Rising Founders exists to advance economic equity by empowering entrepreneurs and small business owners, especially those from historically marginalized or underserved communities; to build sustainable, community-rooted ventures. Our overarching goal is to close opportunity gaps in entrepreneurship by providing training, mentorship, and capacity-building programs that help emerging founders develop the skills, networks, and confidence needed to succeed.We believe that entrepreneurship can be a powerful force for community revitalization and inclusive economic growth. By supporting individuals who are often excluded from traditional business ecosystems, we aim to strengthen local economies, promote shared prosperity, and inspire the next generation of mission-driven leaders.Our group came together out of a shared commitment to create systemic change, not just by helping individual entrepreneurs, but by building collaborative models that uplift communities as a whole. Rising Founders seeks to make business ownership more accessible, equitable, and impactful for everyone.