Regional Capital Strategy
To catalyze regional growth by mobilizing blended capital that supports entrepreneurs in building resilient businesses and expanding local prosperity.
Moonshot with the Kauffman Foundation
At each phase of the process, ideas were refined and those with highest-potential were put to a group deliberation; finally a participatory budgeting process identified solutions with the greatest evidence of promise. This report is a compilation of those ideas. These are not fully baked out or endorsed by the Kauffman Foundation, nor the participants. However, in keeping with the structure of the workshop, we desired to develop ideas that were practical and potentially viable.
Expanding Capital Solutions for Founders
The impact of entrepreneurs on our communities and economies cannot be overstated. The crux of the issue is whether or not new startups will be able to get off the ground—which requires capital. To be able to lean into the possibilities of diverse entrepreneurial activity, we must creatively innovate our approach to every point in the startup journey, beginning with funding.
One-Pocket Whitepaper
The core idea of one-pocket investing is that it reflects deep values through financial choices. It goes beyond seeing money simply as a tool, portraying it instead as a deep expression of who someone is at their core. This approach ensures that all investments align with the investor's fundamental beliefs, showing that their financial actions are a true representation of their values.
The First Dollar Initiative
The first dollar is often the most critical step toward a founder’s success. Our mission is to bridge the racial wealth gap and support entrepreneurs of color in accessing the early-stage funding they need to turn their visions into reality.