2. 1
HOW DO WE
END POVERTY?
HOW DO WE
CREATE PROSPERITY?
Breaking BarriersâŚParadigm Shift
3. Access & Opportunity
⢠Opportunities for capitalizing on innovative ideas and solutions are
not equally accessible to underestimated communities
⢠You should be able to start a business quickly, inexpensively, without
confusion and barriers.
(Kauffman Zero Barriers Pledge)
The idea: Access & On-ramps
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Access & Opportunity
⢠Opportunities for capitalizing on innovative ideas and solutions are
not equally accessible to underestimated communities
⢠You should be able to start a business quickly, inexpensively, without
confusion and barriers.
(Kauffman Zero Barriers Pledge)
The idea: Access & On-ramps
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4. The ideaâŚChallenges and Obstacles
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Unique Obstacles
⢠Hard to navigate the
system
⢠Lack the right network
⢠Their initial identified
market is often too
small
⢠Lack role models
⢠Lack entrepreneurial
skills
⢠Language
⢠Transportation
⢠Capital Access
5. Need to âLevel the playing fieldâ
Entrepreneurship is the best anti-poverty program
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8. Define a universal entrepreneurial path structure
across all underserved communities.
Refine phase â What we did
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9. Found 4 common insights across almost all groups:
Mentoring with
successful
entrepreneurs
Market-based
learning
Development of
independence
skills
Accountability
and goal setting
Refine phase â What we did â Common Insights
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10. ⢠Non-profits working together
⢠Jobs and regional economy
⢠Economic Prosperity
⢠People
We make a difference in REAL peoplesâ
lives, helping them achieve their dreams
toward economic and social prosperity.
Realize phase implementation â Breakthrough Effect
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11. ⢠NIIC Commitment
⢠Embedding & Automating
Capabilities
⢠Future Grants
⢠Revenue Streams
⢠Volunteer coaches
0-2 Years 2+ Years
Program & Financial Sustainability
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13. ⢠Big & lasting Impact
⢠Multi-Non-Profit Benefit (deeper
& Meaningful Collaboration)
Why fund âConnected Communitiesâ?
⢠Never Been Done (Breakthrough)
⢠Clear Path of Deployment
⢠Targeted effort âŚMutual Investment
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14. Inclusive recoveries provides the opportunity for all
residents â especially historically excluded
populations â to benefit from and contribute to
economic prosperity.â
âUrban Institute