The EDLI Difference
The Entrepreneurial Development and Leadership Institute (EDLI), inspired by Frederick Douglass prepares Black, Latinx and Women entrepreneurs to succeed through a personalized business assessment process and targeted connections to an ecosystem of resources and support.
Our Beliefs
- We believe in the unlocked potential of giving entrepreneurs the support they need.
- Entrepreneurship is a tool that, if leveraged effectively, benefits both individuals and communities.
Develop a Growth Mindset
We prepare Black, Latinx, and Women owned businesses for funding in order to grow and scale.
Develop a Growth Mindset
We prepare Black, Latinx, and Women owned businesses for funding in order to grow and scale.
Advocacy
Support Black, Latinx and Women entrepreneurs through our proprietary A.C.C.E.S.S. approach
Community
Create a culturally affirming community by linking expertise, partnerships and resources to support entrepreneurs
Growth
Increase the opportunities for personal and financial growth for members of the EDLI ecosystem
“We have the drive. We simply need connections. . . to resources, to capital, to information, to markets, to each other.”
– 2021 Entrepreneur Focus Group Participant
Ready to Get Started?
ENTREPRENEURS - If you are a Black, Latinx or Woman entrepreneur interested in working with EDLI to grow your business, complete our intake form to be matched with relevant opportunities and resources.
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Interested in new client opportunities working directly with Black, Latinx, and Women owned companies?
Fill out the form that best fits your organization to be considered as part of our resource network.
Business Serving Organizations
Entrepreneurial development organizations, Incubators, Accelerators, Community Business Development Programs
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