Mission

We believe that entrepreneurship can be a viable pathway out of poverty. To this end, we work with individuals in under-served communities who are seeking to start and/or grow a business. 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 business. After the initial training the business owner is matched with a mentor who acts as a sounding board  offering assistance and guidance, when needed. Business owners are also paired with students working in a consulting role to assist with projects that help to advance the business while allowing the business owner to focus on those areas that are critical to their 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
  • Maurice Williams, MBA, CEO - Always Ready San Diego
  • Dr. Vish Krishnan, Professor and Chair, University of California San Diego