Advancing Economic Development and
National Security through
Entrepreneurship
Advancing Economic Development and National Security through
Entrepreneurship
Grand Founders equips underestimated emerging leaders — funding, mentorship, and market access for builders with proven traction in dual-purpose and related industries critical to both economic growth and national resilience.
Grand Founders equips underestimated emerging leaders — funding, mentorship, and market access for builders with proven traction in dual-purpose and related industries critical to both economic growth and national resilience.
We serve veterans, women, and first-generation entrepreneurs — any builder overlooked by traditional capital. The qualifying criterion is demonstrated potential, not background.
We serve veterans, women, and first-generation entrepreneurs — any builder overlooked by traditional capital. The qualifying criterion is demonstrated potential, not background.
Equity-free. Cost-free. 1,000+ founders supported. $70M+ in economic benefits generated.
Equity-free. Cost-free. 1,000+ founders supported. $50M+ in economic benefits generated.
Grand Founders is a New York–based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 92-3725118) operating through partnerships with institutional investors, family offices, corporations, and impact-driven leaders.
Grand Founders is a New York–based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 92-3725118) operating through partnerships with institutional investors, family offices, corporations, and impact-driven leaders.
$70M+
$70M+
$70M+
in economic benefits generated
in economic benefits generated
in economic benefits generated
2,000+
2,000+
2,000+
Grandees – community of responsible founders and funders
Grandees – community of responsible founders and funders
Grandees – community of responsible founders and funders
1,000+
1,000+
1,000+
Veterans, immigrants, and outleaders supported
Veterans, immigrants, and outleaders supported
Veterans, immigrants, and outleaders supported
100+
100+
100+
Emerging entrepreneurs empowered through funding, contracts, and mentorship
Emerging entrepreneurs empowered through funding, contracts, and mentorship
Emerging entrepreneurs empowered through funding, contracts, and mentorship
10+
10+
10+
Strategic partnerships - including collaborations with Fortune 500 companies and leading institutions
Strategic partnerships - including collaborations with Fortune 500 companies and leading institutions
Strategic partnerships - including collaborations with Fortune 500 companies and leading institutions
350+
350+
350+
Curated convenings - including high-impact events and private salon dinners
Curated convenings - including high-impact events and private salon dinners
Curated convenings - including high-impact events and private salon dinners
9,000+
9,000+
9,000+
Attendees
Attendees
Attendees
350+
350+
350+
Distinguished Speakers
Distinguished Speakers
Distinguished Speakers
30,000+
30,000+
30,000+
Ukrainians assisted through humanitarian aid initiatives
Ukrainians assisted through humanitarian aid initiatives
Ukrainians assisted through humanitarian aid initiatives
Culture & Values
Culture & Values
Our culture is principled, disciplined, and legacy-driven.
Our culture is principled, disciplined, and legacy-driven.
We are guided by the following values :
We are guided by the following values :
Dignity | Integrity | Liberty | Fidelity | Courage | Authority | Legacy
Dignity | Integrity | Liberty | Fidelity | Courage | Authority | Legacy
Vision
A world where responsible leaders build enduring prosperity — anchored in trust, accountability, and service to future generations.
Vision
Mission
A world where responsible leaders build enduring prosperity — anchored in trust, accountability, and service to future generations.
To advance economic development and strengthen national security through entrepreneurship. A dual purpose, served by a single method: backing the builders.
Mission
To advance economic development and strengthen national security through entrepreneurship. A dual purpose, served by a single method: backing the builders.
How we fulfill the mission:
We equip underestimated emerging leaders — veterans, women, and first-generation entrepreneurs — who are building enterprises, institutions, and initiatives of long-term consequence in dual-purpose and related industries.
We advance this work through strategic partnerships with respected institutions, family offices, corporations, and impact investors who share our commitment to trust, responsibility, and long-term prosperity.
Together, we align capital, leadership, and governance to strengthen resilient economies and safeguard democratic and national interests.
How we fulfill the mission:
We equip underestimated emerging leaders — veterans, women, and first-generation entrepreneurs — who are building enterprises, institutions, and initiatives of long-term consequence in dual-purpose and related industries.
We advance this work through strategic partnerships with respected institutions, family offices, corporations, and impact investors who share our commitment to trust, responsibility, and long-term prosperity.
Together, we align capital, leadership, and governance to strengthen resilient economies and safeguard democratic and national interests.
How we fulfill the mission:
We equip underestimated emerging leaders — veterans, women, and first-generation entrepreneurs — who are building enterprises, institutions, and initiatives of long-term consequence in dual-purpose and related industries.
We advance this work through strategic partnerships with respected institutions, family offices, corporations, and impact investors who share our commitment to trust, responsibility, and long-term prosperity.
Together, we align capital, leadership, and governance to strengthen resilient economies and safeguard democratic and national interests.
Mission, Vision, Culture and Values
Mission, Vision, Culture and Values
Mission, Vision, Culture and Values
Voices of Grand Founders
Voices of Grand Founders
Voices of Grand Founders
Gallery
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We’re building the future of responsible leadership, trusted investment, and lasting legacy.
We’re building the future of responsible leadership, trusted investment, and lasting legacy.
