# Hello Alice

> Hello Alice is a U.S. small business platform combining AI business guidance, a Business Health Score, grant programs, accelerator programs and connections to financing providers. It serves more than 1.6 million entrepreneurs according to company reporting, with particular attention to owners historically underserved by capital and business networks.

- **Founded:** 2017
- **Headquarters:** Houston, United States
- **Founders:** Carolyn Rodz (Co-founder and CEO), Elizabeth Gore (Co-founder and President)
- **Products:** AI advisory board, Business Health Score, Grants and accelerator programs, Small Business Financing Marketplace, Hello Alice Small Business Mastercard
- **Notable:** More than 1.6 million entrepreneurs reported in its national network., More than USD 57 million in grant capital distributed, according to company reporting and Yahoo’s April 2025 announcement., Closed a USD 21 million Series B in 2021.

## Products & services

- **AI advisory board** — Personalized business guidance using profile information and a six-pillar business diagnostic; free entry access and a premium subscription tier described in current terms.
- **Business Health Score** — Self-assessment with recommendations; first launched in 2023, with a six-pillar diagnostic described in 2026.
- **Grants and accelerator programs** — Corporate and nonprofit partner funding opportunities, including Boost Camps combining education and capital.
- **Small Business Financing Marketplace** — Lendflow-powered connections to more than 90 lenders and finance companies offering loans and other financing products.
- **Hello Alice Small Business Mastercard** — Co-branded business credit card issued by FNBO; borrowing and product terms are separate from platform membership.
- **Main Street Rising Tour** — Five-city U.S. program in 2026 with practical AI training, peer conversations and pitch opportunities.

## Achievements

- More than 1.6 million entrepreneurs reported in its national network.
- More than USD 57 million in grant capital distributed, according to company reporting and Yahoo’s April 2025 announcement.
- Closed a USD 21 million Series B in 2021.
- Announced a USD 130 million valuation with its 2024 Series C.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Main Street Rising Tour lists a New York event for October 7, 2026; attendance should not be described as completed as of October 3.
- **2026-09** — Terms describe the premium AI subscription tier as available from September 2026.
- **2026-05** — Sixth Circuit denied rehearing in Roberts v. Progressive after affirming dismissal for lack of standing in February.
- **2026-03** — Company press announcement describes the Business Health Score as a six-pillar diagnostic.
- **2025-04** — Yahoo Finance announced The Big Idea with Elizabeth Gore.

## Links

- Website: https://www.helloalice.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/helloalice
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/HelloAlice
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfhLefUi2bhYoImQlUrVFaw
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helloalice_com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AliceConnects/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@helloalice.com

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Last updated: 2026-10-03