Suffolk University SEED Program
The future of professional services depends on nurturing the next generation of talent. Motta is a founding sponsor of the Suffolk Entrepreneurship and Educational Development Collaborative — and our founder teaches in it.
About the Program
SEED — the Suffolk Entrepreneurship and Educational Development Collaborative — is a multidisciplinary consulting clinic that connects small businesses with the strategic capabilities they need to thrive.
Launched in Spring 2025, SEED brings together Suffolk faculty, alumni professionals, and students from finance, marketing, advertising, legal, and accounting disciplines to deliver bespoke business services to entrepreneurs across Massachusetts.
The program operates like a professional consulting firm. Students work on semester-long, hands-on projects with real clients under the guidance of faculty mentors, gaining invaluable experiential learning while helping small businesses access expertise that would otherwise be out of reach.
Visit Suffolk SEED
Dat Le, CPA — SEED Faculty Member
Motta Financial's founder, Dat Le, serves as a professor in the SEED program, bringing real-world accounting and advisory expertise directly into the classroom. Motta Financial also sponsors the program, providing financial support and professional resources to help SEED students and their small business clients succeed.
“I took my first accounting class because of a line in a Notorious B.I.G. song. Now I get to help the next generation of students discover their own path — and give small businesses access to the kind of advice that used to be reserved for companies with deep pockets.”
Read Dat's Full StoryWhat SEED Delivers
Cross-Functional Consulting
Teams of students from accounting, marketing, legal, and finance disciplines collaborate to address real business challenges — mirroring how modern firms operate.
Hands-On Experience
Students complete semester-long client engagements under faculty supervision, building portfolios of real work before they graduate.
Small Business Access
Entrepreneurs gain access to strategic capabilities — financial analysis, marketing plans, legal guidance — that would otherwise require expensive consultants.
Mentor Network
Suffolk alumni and industry professionals (including Motta team members) mentor student teams, bridging the gap between classroom theory and professional practice.
Spreading the Word About SEED
As a SEED partner, Motta Financial is authorized to use the official SEED Partner badge and share approved messaging across our channels. Below is the full toolkit — badges, sample posts, and press copy — for our team and anyone we collaborate with.
Usage: Badges should link to www.suffolk.edu/seed. Minimum size 150×124 pixels. Use the light badge on dark backgrounds and the dark badge on light backgrounds.
Share SEED with your team via newsletters, intranets, and internal blogs.
Dear Colleagues, We're pleased to share information about our firm's partnership with Suffolk University's SEED — the Suffolk Entrepreneurship and Educational Development Collaborative — the first-of-its-kind, cross-functional consulting clinic that empowers entrepreneurs in today's competitive marketplace. About SEED SEED delivers bespoke business services through a dynamic collaboration of Suffolk faculty, alum professionals, and talented students working across disciplines — from finance and advertising to legal and funding opportunities. Through our support, SEED is making a meaningful impact in our local business community, helping entrepreneurs and small business owners access the resources and expertise they need to succeed. Our Involvement Motta Financial is proud to join the other organizations supporting this important work. We believe in investing in our community, and SEED's mission aligns directly with our values of fostering economic development and supporting local enterprise. Looking Ahead Over the coming months, we'll share our involvement with SEED through our communications channels. We're proud of this partnership and want our clients, partners, and broader community to know about our commitment to supporting local business development. Thank you for being part of a firm that values giving back to our community.
Toolkit content adapted from Suffolk University's official SEED Partner Toolkit.