SUPPORT ENTREPRENEURS EARLY—WHEN IT STILL CHANGES OUTCOMES.

With your gift early-stage entrepreneurs move from idea to first revenue through mentorship, practical training, and access to early funding.
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What Your Donation Supports

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1:1 Mentorship

Entrepreneurs are matched with experienced professionals who help them make smarter decisions faster..

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Practical business training

Founders gain skills in customer discovery, pricing, sales, financial basics, and leadership—focused on execution, not theory.

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Access to early capital

Support pathways like the Friends & Family Fund and other early-stage funding opportunities.

Most entrepreneurs don’t fail because of a lack of ideas.They stall because they lack guidance, access, and early confidence.

WAYS TO GIVE

Note: Many employers match charitable donations.

JOIN OUR MONTHLY GIVING PROGRAM

Monthly donors help entrepreneurs maintain momentum between milestones and provide consistent support throughout the year.

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STL Partnership Packages

Partnership Title Annual Investment What It Supports Key Recognition & Benefits
Founding Visionary Partner $50,000+ Overall Sky’s the Limit mission, national programs, and long-term platform growth Top-tier naming rights (national initiative); Category exclusivity; Prominent brand placement; Verbal recognition at flagship events; Executive Impact Briefing; Legacy plaque and archival recognition; Optional executive participation
Legacy Partner $25,000 Launchpad programs and multi-cohort founder execution support Program or cohort naming recognition; Category exclusivity within focus area; Founder-facing recognition; Annual Impact Summary; Inclusion in annual report; Optional employee engagement
Catalyst Partner $15,000 Demo Days, pitch competitions, and milestone-based founder acceleration Event or milestone naming recognition; Category exclusivity for event or program; Verbal recognition during events; Post-event Impact Snapshot; Framed impact certificate or plaque
Opportunity Partner $10,000 Defined programs or cohorts expanding access for early-stage entrepreneurs Founder-facing acknowledgment; Inclusion in annual impact reporting; Brief progress update tied to outcomes; Brand alignment with economic opportunity
Community Champion $5,000 Broad ecosystem access, outreach, and community participation Recognition as Community Champion; Inclusion in annual impact summary and partner listings

NOTE: If we do an event we can add branding/recognition on all event materials as well.

Founder Stories

Founder Role Company / Stage Focus Area
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Yoshua Israel
 Founder Eco Home (Seed) Sustainable Living
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Keiarra Ortiz-Cedeno
 Founder Health Track (Series A) Health Tech
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Kaitlyn Maycumber
 Founder Edu Mentor (Prototype) Ed Tech
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Donor Stories

Donor Contribution Focus Impact Quote
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 Small Business Grants “I’m proud to support ambitious entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds building sustainable, impactful businesses worldwide.”
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 Mentorship Programs “Helping founders thrive through mentorship creates meaningful impact for individuals, startups, and the communities they serve.”
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 Education & Workshops “Education empowers future leaders by unlocking skills, confidence, and opportunity to drive lasting change.”
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