Democratizing Entrepreneurship
We design, build, and manage entrepreneurship programs globally

Bridge for Billions is a social enterprise* that designs, builds and manages entrepreneurship support programs with and for our partners. 

We focus on early stage entrepreneurship in order to strengthen ecosystems globally. We aim at making them more inclusive and diverse, creating new jobs and enhancing economic development. 

*501c3 Fiscal Sponsorship with Possibility Labs

We're on a mission to enable early stage entrepreneurs of all kinds to thrive, generating new jobs worldwide

We dream of a world in which everyone, everywhere can access opportunities to unleash their entrepreneurial potential and generate sustainable solutions for themselves and their communities.

Why is supporting early stage entrepreneurs critical?

Entrepreneurs lack opportunities

  • They are asked for high fees or equity

  • 1-5% applicants are accepted due to limited capacity

  • Incubation support only exists in big cities

  • Opportunities are located only in high income regions

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The ecosystem lacks diversity

  • Requires previous business knowledge

  • Low representation of minorities

  • Favors tech projects

  • Accepts few women founders

  • Excludes low income founders

  • Requires higher education

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ESOs lack efficiency

  • Cannot scale its capacity & operations

  • Struggle to offer 1-to-1 mentorship

  • Lack proven business methodology

  • Lack a learn by doing pedagogy.

  • Still use old-fashioned lectures

  • Believe online is all about webinars

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Here’s how we know we’re going in the right direction

6,885

Entrepreneurs who have finished the program

5,382

Volunteer mentors

397

Entrepreneurship programs

153

Countries

53%

Female founders

78%

Startups survival rate after 1 year

So, what are we doing about it at Bridge for Billions?

We make it easier to access entrepreneurship by partnering with public or private organizations. Through a validated methodology and our proven incubation platform, we design and implement entrepreneurship programs that have a measurable impact. 

The goal is to enhance innovation, create decent employment opportunities and promote inclusion and diversity in the entrepreneurship ecosystem.

More than 100 organizations already trust us

EU Commission

Heineken

Chanel

United Way Dallas

Novartis Foundation

Ashoka

Fundación Universia

Fundación Monge

Visa

Salesforce

Every program we design is unique

Our programs have the proven combination of pedagogical techniques, technological features, customized support and a supportive community.

A Multicultural Incubation Team

Count on a team of professionals that have managed dozens of programs each to help you create, manage and achieve your objectives

A Validated Methodology

Learn-by-doing methodology inspired by MIT’s Disciplined Entrepreneurship Methodology. Through 1:1 mentoring sessions, entrepreneurs will be able to generate their business executive summary in pdf

A Proprietary Technology

By running your program with our incubation platform you’ll have full control and visibility of the progress of each project in real time

Mentorship 1:1

A unique and transformative experience that connects entrepreneurs with mentors providing guidance, support, and knowledge

Program Customization

Have an virtual incubation program that can be customized to fit your company objectives

2years Impact Monitoring

We stay in touch with the entrepreneurs for up to 2 years in order to collect impact data (number of jobs created, revenue, investment raised, prizes received, etc.) to measure the true extent of the impact generated with your program.

A Global Community

We provide a space in which to foster connections between entrepreneurs, mentors and opportunities. Accessible to all participants for life, along with useful perks valued in over $40K, webinars, funding partners, and events.

Our events

We create events for those who have an active role in rebuilding the entrepreneurship ecosystem towards a more inclusive and efficient one. Spaces to connect, share best practices and change the meaning of the word “innovation”.

The ROI of Supporting Inclusive Entrepreneurship as your Social Impact Solution

In this webinar, Andrea Carron – Business Development Director for North America at Bridge for Billions – explores the ways we can measure the impact generated by supporting entrepreneurship.

Andrea

Curious about how your business can tackle inclusion and diversity through entrepreneurship?

Hi! I’m Andrea Carron.  

We partner with Corporate, Foundation and Public Entity teams that focus on Social Impact and DEI around the world.

Let’s empower early stage entrepreneurs of all kinds to thrive together!

Our latest programs

Foundation

Social Innovation Incubator 2022

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
United Way Metropolitan Dallas program addresses historical gaps and inequities in the North Texas social innovation sector. It supports early-stage social ventures led by women and people of color, focusing on Education, Income, and Health solutions for pressing local issues.
Corporation

Visa Mentorship Program

Diversity Equity and Inclusion| Employee Engagement
Visa Inc. designed a corporate volunteering program where employees became mentors to founders from underrepresented groups creating small and micro-businesses. The objective of the program is to promote economic development and growth in collectives who normally wouldn’t have access to support and resources whilst providing an engaging mentorship opportunity for Visa Inc. employees.
Foundation

Work for Yourself@50+

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
The AARP Foundation launched an entrepreneurship program to support adults over 50 from low-income backgrounds as they developed successful businesses with the objective to build a future without senior poverty.

Get in touch with our team to learn more about our entrepreneurship programs.

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