Many disadvantaged communities, especially Native Americans, African Americans and Hispanics have disproportionately higher rates of broken homes, absentee or drug addicted guardians, have long worked as agricultural workers or factory workers and have never been exposed to entrepreneurial environments.

Other privileged communities, however, have access to technical and entrepreneurial skills and competencies. They pass this knowledge down generations through apprenticeships, and by providing role models, coaching and mentorship.

We believe that all disadvantaged have the power to stand tall, the power to break the cycle of poverty, and the power to transform their lives through entrepreneurship. 

Minority entrepreneurs have courage and passion but typically lack the support necessary to thrive. More than half of new businesses in the US fail in the first five years, the risks are even greater for minority owned businesses.

While we are an indispensable component of the U.S. economy, we face tougher challenges than non-minority businesses.