SUPPORT ENTREPRENEURS EARLY — WHEN IT STILL CHANGES OUTCOMES.

Sky’s the Limit partners with companies to support early-stage entrepreneurs at the idea-to-first-revenue stage through defined programs, measurable outcomes, and clear reporting.

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WHY COMPANIES PARTNER WITH SKY’S THE LIMIT

Companies partner with Sky’s the Limit to engage entrepreneurs at the earliest stage—when support still changes outcomes and creates long-term value.

Engage founders Early

Build relationships before brand and vendor loyalty is formed.

Measurable CSR Impact

Align social investment with clear outcomes and reporting.

Economic Development

Support growth in underserved communities where early access matters.

Employee Engagement

Offer structured, skills-based engagement beyond one-day volunteering.

WHAT COMPANY PARTNERSHIPS FUND

Corporate partnerships with Sky’s the Limit fund defined programs and infrastructure that support entrepreneurs at the idea-to-first-revenue stage.

Structured mentorship and coaching

Ongoing coaching and guidance tailored for early-stage founders.

Founder training and practical tools

Hands-on training and practical tools that support execution.

Pitch events and Demo Days

Real-world preparation to present to funders and partners.

Targeted early-stage grants

Stage-appropriate funding tied directly to program participation.

Program infrastructure and reporting

Systems, consistency, and measurable outcomes across all programs.

Programs Company Partners Support

Corporate partners support a portfolio of programs designed to meet entrepreneurs at the earliest stage of business development, when guidance, tools, and access still change outcomes.

Launchpad

Provides structured support for early-stage founders moving from idea to execution. Launchpad delivers mentorship, practical tools, and foundational training that help entrepreneurs avoid early missteps and build with confidence.

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Demo Days & Pitch Events

Create structured opportunities for founders to present their businesses, receive feedback, and prepare for capital. These programs help entrepreneurs build readiness while giving partners visibility into early-stage innovation.

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Group Mentoring & Training

Facilitates cohort-based mentoring and training sessions led by experienced operators and subject-matter experts. These programs provide scalable support while fostering accountability and peer learning.

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THE IMPACT & EFFICIENCY ADVANTAGE

Sky’s the Limit is built to deliver scalable impact through a technology-enabled model that reduces administrative overhead and directs resources where they matter most.

This operating model allows partners to:

SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER IMPACT PER DOLLAR

compared to traditional, high-overhead nonprofit models, by minimizing manual administration and duplicative processes.

TECHNOLOGY-ENABLED DELIVERY AT SCALE

using an automated platform to match entrepreneurs with mentors and resources efficiently.

LEAN OPERATIONS WITH MEASURABLE OUTCOMES

allowing partner support to be concentrated on programs and entrepreneurs rather than overhead.

IMPACT

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Entrepreneurs trained

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Gained mentoring

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Businesses launched or grown

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Jobs created across the US and UK

HOW COMPANY PARTNERSHIPS WORK

Sky’s the Limit partnerships are designed to be clear, structured, and outcome-driven.

Align

We align on partnership goals, focus areas, and level of engagement—ensuring support is directed toward the programs and outcomes that matter most to your organization.

Deploy

Partner support is deployed through defined programs such as Launchpad, Demo Days, and group mentoring, providing early-stage entrepreneurs with timely guidance, tools, and access.

Measure & Report

Partners receive clear updates and reporting on participation, progress, and outcomes tied to the programs they support.

TESTIMONIALS

What partners and founders say about working with Sky’s the Limit.

"Supporting entrepreneurs at the earliest stages – with clear visibility into how resources are deployed – is where Sky’s the Limit truly shines. It’s the rare partnership that allows experienced professionals to translate real-world skills into action, helping rising entrepreneurs turn ideas into viable, sustainable businesses."

George Mestre

Managing Director, PNC Bank

Bo Ghirardelli

Co-Founder & CEO, Sky's the Limit

"Partnering with Sky’s the Limit allowed us to engage our people in a way that was both meaningful and scalable. Our employees were able to apply their real-world expertise to support early-stage entrepreneurs, while the platform made it easy to participate globally. The result was strong employee engagement and tangible outcomes for founders who needed support at critical moments."

Enterprise Partner Perspective

Corporate Partner

A recent corporate partnership with Sky’s the Limit supported 200+ early-stage entrepreneurs through structured mentorship and technology-enabled programming. The collaboration combined financial investment and employee engagement to drive measurable business progress while strengthening internal leadership culture. The model is scalable and replicable across markets committed to advancing economic mobility.

Recent Corporate Partnership Impact Data

Case Study

Sky’s the Limit partnered with Accenture to expand access to mentorship, skills, and opportunity for early-stage and underserved entrepreneurs.

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Through the partnership, Accenture supported Sky’s the Limit programs that connect founders with experienced professionals for mentoring, pitch preparation, and practical guidance at the idea-to-first-revenue stage. Thousands of Accenture employees engaged as volunteers, giving back through skills-based support aligned with their professional expertise.

100K+
Early-stage entrepreneurs with consistent access to guidance

1,000+
Accenture employees engaged as volunteer mentors

Global Reach
Programs scaled internationally extending access across multiple countries

PARTNERSHIP ENGAGEMENT LEVELS

Sky’s the Limit offers partnership levels that allow companies to engage at a depth aligned with their goals, priorities, and capacity. All partnerships support defined programs and outcomes—not advertising—and include clear stewardship and reporting.

Partnership Level		What It Enables	Recognition & Participation
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

Partnerships can be tailored to align with a partner’s focus area, geography, or employee engagement goals.

What Partners Receive

Sky’s the Limit is committed to being a thoughtful, reliable, and transparent partner.

Opportunities for engagements

on participation, progress, and outcomes tied to the programs they support

Customized recognition

integrated thoughtfully across Sky’s the Limit programs and communications

Clear reporting and updates

including event participation, mentoring, or judging (where appropriate)

Community Impact Visibility

ensuring consistent Public association with community impact and entrepreneur support

IMPACT & PROOF

Sky’s the Limit focuses on supporting entrepreneurs early, when guidance, access, and structure still change outcomes.

Partner support enables:

Early-stage entrepreneurs to move from idea to execution

Increased entrepreneur readiness for capital and growth opportunities

Reduced early-stage failure through timely mentorship and tools

Consistent delivery of programs with clear participation and outcome tracking

Our impact model prioritizes early intervention, program consistency, and accountability—ensuring partner support translates into meaningful progress for founders and the communities they serve.

With more than two decades of experience supporting early-stage entrepreneurs, Sky’s the Limit has built a proven model for upstream engagement and measurable outcomes.

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Cumulative impact across Sky’sthe Limit programs

THE INVITATION

Sky’s the Limit partners with companies that want to support entrepreneurs early, through structured programs and measurable outcomes.If your organization is exploring corporate partnerships aligned with early-stage entrepreneurship, we welcome the opportunity to connect and discuss potential alignment.

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Sky’s the Limit partners with companies that want to support entrepreneurs early, through structured programs and measurable outcomes.If your organization is exploring corporate partnerships aligned with early-stage entrepreneurship, we welcome the opportunity to connect and discuss potential alignment.