Mission

We believe that entrepreneurship can be a viable pathway out of poverty for the entrepreneur. To this end, we work with individuals in under-served communities who are seeking to start and/or grow a business venture. Our organization helps to equip these business owners with the tools and resources needed to become sustainable and growing.

How

​We provide entrepreneurship workshops and hands-on training and tools that can be immediately applied to the venture. After an initial 6-week training the business owner is matched with a mentor who acts as a sounding board and advisor, offering assistance and guidance as needed. Business owners are then paired with students working in a consulting role to implement projects that help to advance the business. This allows the business owner to focus on those areas that are critical to business survival and growth.

Advisory Board

  • Dr. Alex DeNoble, Former Executive Director, Lavin Entrepreneurship Center, SDSU
  • Dr. Theresa Robinson Harris, Center for Leadership and Entrepreneurial Studies
  • Steve Sivitz, Retired Business Executive, SCORE, San Diego
  • Dr. Vish Krishnan, Professor and Chair, University of California San Diego