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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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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.

Create Equal Opportunity for Underserved SMBs

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.

Improve the Cultural Competency of Small Business Support

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.

Use Storytelling to Shift Perspectives

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

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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!

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