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Founder Forward

Founder Forward

Non-profit Organizations

New York, NY 1,380 followers

Building A Future Powered by A Thriving Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

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Founder Forward provides grant funding, training, community, and storytelling that equips founders in emerging U.S. markets with the investment readiness needed to scale businesses.

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https://www.founderforward.org
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Company size
2-10 employees
Headquarters
New York, NY
Type
Nonprofit

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  • Founder Forward reposted this

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    Community. Humanity. Meaning. 💡 Three ideas at the center of remarks delivered last month by Libra Group Executive Chairman George Logothetis at the 2026 Concordia Annual Summit in New York. George began with a memory from childhood. At age 11, he interviewed his 85-year-old Welsh-Greek great-aunt Georgette and asked her the best year of her life. Her answer surprised him: 1940. Despite war, bombing, and extraordinary uncertainty, her reason was simple: “We were oh so united.” Returning to that conversation decades later, George reflected on the forces that allow people to endure adversity and move forward together — and on what can happen when community, humanity, and meaning begin to erode. In a world where children are increasingly socialized by algorithms and social media can create the illusion of connection while deepening isolation, George's message focused on agency, responsibility, and what we choose to preserve. “Perhaps it is our incessant search for meaning which gives our lives that very meaning.” As Chair of the Concordia Leadership Council, George also reflected on what makes Concordia itself an expression of these ideas: a #community bringing together people from different countries, generations, experiences, and beliefs — united by their shared #humanity, with the opportunity to create meaning from that connection. 🌎 Libra Group is proud to support Concordia as its Founding Sponsor and in its mission of bringing people together across sectors, perspectives, and borders. As George reminded us, “a life of meaning is not an easy life. But it’s a good life.” 📽️ Watch his full keynote address here: https://bit.ly/4jFTgGW #GeorgeLogothetis #ConcordiaSummit #Leadership #Concordia26

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  • 📣 Applications are officially open for AI Civic Studio! You started your business to solve a problem, not to spend hours chasing invoices, sorting expenses, or wrestling with spreadsheets. But for many founders, financial operations quickly become a time-consuming part of running the business. That’s why we launched AI Civic Studio, a cohort helping founders use AI to streamline financial operations, so they can spend less time on the numbers and more time on their mission. If you are a founder:  🌟 Located in the Mid-Atlantic Region: Bronx, NY, Newark, NJ, or Philadelphia, PA 🌟 Operating a for-profit business entity registered to operate in the United States 🌟 Generating a minimum of $10,000 in annual business revenue or demonstrating a clear and credible pathway to revenue generation 🌟 A early-stage or seed-stage company at MVP launch or early revenue stage Apply to AI Civic Studio to join a four-week cohort to: 🌟 Learn how and get hands on practice utilizing AI for financial operations 🌟 Develop a customized 90-day implementation plan with an expert 🌟 Expand your network Apply now! Applications close October 11. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gRU6k5pv

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  • Built together, moving forward 🎉 A decade of bold ideas, ambitious founders, meaningful connections, and transforming the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Now, we are celebrating the founders, partners, and community that have made the last 10 years possible. 📅 October 26 📍Ginjan Cafe Save the date. We are celebrating 10 years of Founder Forward! RSVP ➡️ https://luma.com/hv6u8p7o

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  • Last week was a busy week for our team 🎉 We attended the 2026 Concordia Annual Summit, spending time with changemakers, entrepreneurs, and leaders across the social impact ecosystem and learning from the conversations shaping the future. A special thank you to the Concordia team and Libra Philanthropies for inviting us. Then we brought our community together for an evening of good conversations, new connections, and time to unwind. Grateful for the people and conversations that made the week so meaningful!

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  • As your business grows, what do you need to communicate more clearly? Join today’s Founder Forward Office Hours for an expert-led conversation with Nneka Etoniru on strengthening your communications skills and building a strategy that supports your business growth. 🗓️ September 25 ⏰ 12:30–1:30 PM ET 💻 Virtual Come with your questions, ideas, and challenges. Leave with practical insights you can put to work. Join today’s conversation. 🚀 RSVP today

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  • You are doing all the things, but are you building momentum? 🚀 As a founder, there is always another task, another email, and another opportunity competing for your attention. But a strong communications strategy can help turn all that work into visibility, credibility, and business growth. Join Founder Forward Office Hours with Nneka Etoniru, Founder of Uncommon, for a practical conversation on building a communications strategy that moves your business forward. 📅 September 25, 2026 ⏰ 12:30–1:30 PM ET 💻 Virtual | Register on Luma Let us turn the work you are already doing into momentum. RSVP today ➡️https://luma.com/x6hux395

  • As we prepare to celebrate 10 years, we are taking a moment to look back. Our 2025 Impact Report captures the people, partnerships, and milestones that shaped the year and the work that continues to move Founder Forward forward. Read our 2025 Impact Report ➡️https://lnkd.in/dBCiyPD5 Here’s to celebrating how far we have come and building what’s next. 💙

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