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What we accomplished together in 2025:
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14,000+ business owners supported
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$1M+ in volunteer expertise provided
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600+ investors engaged across the country
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34 new check-writers activated
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311 new angel investors trained
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$592,145 in capital catalyzed for 20 small businesses
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69 founders showcased during 15-city tour
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Over 18,000 connections facilitated
Through our work, we continue to inspire action, change mindsets, and create connections that drive lasting impact.
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The Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership (IFEL), founded in 2002, is an independent, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that seeks to foster a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem. Our mission is to empower champions, mobilize allies, and activate investors to use their relationships and other resources to foster a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem. IFEL works with corporate, institutional, higher education, and community partners to develop and implement innovative, inclusive, high-touch programming that promotes inclusion within the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Our three programmatic areas are as follows:
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Relationship Capital Connections
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Investor Inclusion
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Community-Building Small Business Initiatives