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OUR PARTNERS
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91% of venture backed startup founders have male founders. In fact, the typical founding team is all male, all white, university educated, and residing in Silicon Valley.
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11 Million+ aspiring underrepresented entrepreneurs say they want to start businesses but lack the role-models and know-how. Meanwhile, 10 Million+ business professionals want skills-based volunteering opportunities.
Our Solution
Entrepreneurs with more social support are 5X more likely to launch, grow, and stay in business.
We connect volunteer business professionals with underrepresented entrepreneurs for virtual, one-on-one mentorship. Entrepreneurs also get access to free, members-only events, business templates, and funding opportunities.
Who we serve
Nearly 40,000 underrepresented entrepreneurs have requested help for businesses in all industries, including fashion, food, beauty, health and wellness, consulting, and more!
Our Community
70% identify as women
60% identify as Black
90% report low income
80% identify as people of color
We also serve young entrepreneurs who are formerly incarcerated, formerly in foster care, immigrants, veterans, LGBTQ+, and other groups statistically underrepresented in entrepreneurship.
