Talent Is Equal, Access Is Not
As part of our mission is to use the assets, influences, and resources we have to create a more just world, we created the Impact5x Economic Justice Project.
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We Believe...
Phase 2 - 500 SMBs
Traditional methods of technical assistance and access to capital have not created real change for small businesses. They simply do not get the right support and structure that will help them succeed. But, the bigger issue we are addressing is that a staggering number of marginalized SMBs lack access to the right technical assistance and a fair way to access capital.
Phase 3 - 5000 SMBs
Instead of focusing on skills building, mentorship, and credit scores, we are looking at the full human, their complete business strategy, and applying a comprehensive approach that helps them build profitable and sustainable businesses.
We CAN Change The Economy One Small Business At A Time
When someone is ready to take action and has resources, support, and structure wrapped around them – they CAN hit their goals. Our 13-month program has a meaningful impact on small business owners’ success rates. Scaling this success, we have the power to reduce poverty, increase job creation, develop strong communities, and create a more just economy.
The attributes that we so often celebrate in entrepreneurs are not
what it really takes to grow a business. Based on the significant
data that we collect through our SaaS platform, we know that focus,
discipline, and accountability create success. These are not things
you need to be born with – these are traits we can develop in every
human.
We need to consciously foster a strong sense of pride in all small
business owners. The story of entrepreneurship has become
focused on raising millions, selling for billions, and building apps.
The backbone of the economy, however, is and always will be
small business owners. They are the ones who create jobs, pay
taxes, contribute to their communities, and yet too often are
overlooked.
The old-school model for business owners focuses on getting rich
at all costs – and then, once rich, giving money away. That model is
not working. We must instill a new sense of responsibility among
business leaders to use their businesses as a tool for justice.
The reality is that for those of us lucky enough to be born into any privilege, the hard work we invest gets outsized rewards. We don’t have to feel guilty about our privilege – but we must use it to create businesses and opportunities that result in an equal chance of success for everyone.
Program Strategy
Fully Remote
We have been a fully remote company since inception. Our team is spread out across the world and we love our incredible diverse team!
Transparent Compensation Chart
Everyone is paid for the role they have based on our public compensation chart.
Performance Based Pay
Everyone is given the chance to earn additional income based on their personal performance.
Success Share
100% of our company profit is given back to our team on an annual basis.
Silver Holidays
We work hard and rest hard with 3 Silver Holidays (16 business days) every year where we shut down the company and take a break.
Paid Time Away
Everyone gets an additional 22 paid days off per year for Vacation, Wellness Days and Religious/National holidays.
Program Elements
Impact5X combats systemic bias and inequality and helps more small businesses succeed by providing underserved business owners with access to the same people, products, and services as their more privileged counterparts. We explore when community-specific programming makes sense and reframe the entrepreneurial narrative to open the hearts and minds of stakeholders to combat prejudice, and activate ALL stakeholders to do their part, ANY small business can succeed.
Working together with Impact Partners who know their communities best, we provide Small Business Owners from
diverse locations, economies, races, religions, gender associations, ages, and physical abilities with best-in-class structure and support and access to peer, business, and
capital networks.
By leveraging data generated through our SaaS platform and the insights and experiences of the Impact Partners, we identify opportunities to improve small business support products and services’ cultural competency.
In partnership with artists, creatives, storytellers, and filmmakers, we are using stories of the participating Small Business Owners to create multimedia installations and projects and reframe the story of entrepreneurship.
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As we move into Impact5X Phase 3 we are actively curating a global network of Impact5X Leaders who will leverage Impact5X resources and support to catalyze the success of Small Business Owners from their communities. If you represent a group of SMBs who come from a marginalized and under-served community, apply now for the chance to get some of the 5,000 funded spots in this 3rd Phase of Impact5X.
BAGS
William Hayden & Daniel Taylor
Driving business and creative momentum for entrepreneurs in majority Black communities.
SEA
Erwin Lizarondo
Addressing the unique challenges faced by Asian business owners throughout Southeast Asia.
VOCAL
Rebekah Borucki
Raising The Volume On Voices That Matter™ by giving diverse and emerging authors business support.
FNE
Bianca Stawiarski
Celebrating and Elevating First Nation Businesses owners, on a national and global level.
INSPIRED WOMEN
Likeleli Monyamane
Celebrate, elevate and expanding the footprint of Africa owned small businesses.
YOUR COHORT
Your Name
Design a cohort that will help Small Business Owners from your community
The Phase 2 Impact5X Leaders were chosen because they are incredible people who work with and represent Small Business Owners from marginalized communities around the world. Their voices and leadership have shaped the overall Impact5X program and strategy. They provided additional leadership and custom program elements to the cohort that they led. Not only did the 500 participating Small Business Owners get all of the structure and support of the core Impact5X Program, they also gained so many additional resources from the Impact5X Leader whose cohort they joined!
GLOBAL 120
Edward Meda, Kyah Parrot & Carissa Reiniger
Bringing together business owners who represent global diversity in age, race, religion, location, gender association, and physical ability.
AMPLIFIER 100
William Hayden & Daniel Taylor
Driving business and creative momentum for entrepreneurs in majority Black communities.
MSME HORIZONS 20
Dorothy Otieno
Increasing the connection, skills, and global profile of 10 female business owners in the manufacturing industry in Africa.
RISE 5
Tamara Goddard & Ted Reiniger
Creating support and strong economies for Indigenous business owners in Canada.
LATEAM 5
Diego Palma & Denisse Melgarejo
Creating opportunities and access for small business owners with different abilities.
RESILIENT 75
Selen Ucak
Increasing success and investor readiness for refugee-led and refugee-supporting small businesses globally.
LGBTQAI 8
Frederick Schjang
Creating community, resources, profile, and support to oppose the challenges faced by LGBTQIA small business owners.
ARKAI 20
Jonathan Miron & Philip Sheegog
Bolstering financial sustainability and entrepreneurial mindsets for artists from around the world.
PWDA 10
Christine Ann Morse
Creating support and opportunity for Latin American business owners throughout South America.
POWER 20
Elayne Fluker
Connecting 25 female black business owners who represent cities and experiences from around the world.
BOSS 10
Jules Brooke & Mia Maze
Making female founders and women doing extraordinary things in business more visible globally. It’s time to change the conversation.
WE CREATE 10
Alexandra Jamieson
A group of 10 amazing female identifying artists who are creating economic success through their art.
PALESTINIAN 2
Raffoul Saadeh
Celebrating and supporting Palestinian women and youth small businesses owners.
SEA 15
Erwin Lizarondo
Addressing the unique challenges faced by Asian business owners throughout Southeast Asia.
VOCAL 20
Rebekah Borucki
Raising The Volume On Voices That Matter™ by giving diverse and emerging authors business support.
FEARLESS 10
Eduardo Placer
Creating Fearless Communicators who share their stories and amplify their voice with authentic POWER!
FNE 40
Bianca Stawiarski
Celebrating and Elevating First Nation Businesses owners, on a national and global level.
INSPIRED WOMEN 10
Likeleli Monyamane
Celebrate, elevate and expanding the footprint of Africa owned small businesses.
This incredible group of successful business leaders knows that tackling systemic bias and inequality requires more than philanthropy. In addition to a financial contribution, they champion Impact5X Leaders and the participating Small Business Owners with their time, shared connections, and a willingness to listen and learn.
HUSSAIN AL-JIBORY
Founder & CEO, HelloArt
MONA AWAD
EVP, Embodied Feminine Woman Institute
JAMES BENEDICT
Co-Founder, Left Tackle Capital
KIRSTEN BRADFORD
Founder & CEO, Spohn Ranch
NICOLE CONTOS
Founder & CEO, Smooth Synergy
RENATE CROLLINI
Management Consultant, Robin Hood Foundation
ALLISON ENGEL
Sr Director, Diversity & Inclusion, Northwestern Mutual
BRIAN FINN
Founder & CEO, Marstar Investments
CARRIE FREEMAN
Co-CEO, SecondMuse
SUSAN GRETCHKO
Entrepreneur & Investor
WILL HOGAN
Principal, Bequia Securities
GERARD HOLLAND
Co-Founder & CEO, Outcome Life
PERRY HOLLOWELL
Sr Portfolio Manager, Guggenheim Partners
LISA KORNICK
Co-Founder, First Women’s Bank
TAMARA LAINE
Chief Marketing Officer, A.Lynn
DR. JEN MESSINA
Founder, Messina Leadership Advising
SARI MILLER
CEO, Sarjay Inc
VINCE MOLINARI
Founder & CEO, Molinari Media
COLLEEN MOLTER
Founder & CEO, QED National
ROBYN MORRISON
Founder, MORR Strategy
ROB SMAUELSON
CFO, Pima Association
STEPHEN SHEINBAUM
Founder & CEO, Circadian Funding
JEFF SNYDER
Founder & CEO, Inspira Marketing
MAMIE KANFER STEWART
Founder, The Modern Manager
JOHN VERBRUGGE
Founder & CEO, Transcend Tech
JULIE WALTERS
Founder & Executive Director, Raremark
NELL DERICK DEBEVOISE
CEO and Co-Founder, Purposeful Growth Institute
Want To Get Involved?
A New Impact5x Program will start in 2023. If you would like to take part as an Impact Partner, Impact Strategist, or Corporate Partner, let’s chat!
