Advancing Economic Development and
National Security through
Entrepreneurship
Advancing Economic Development and National Security through
Entrepreneurship
Grand Founders equips underestimated founders with mentorship, access to capital, and pathways to global markets. We support founders with proven traction who are building companies across strategically important industries that drive economic growth, innovation, and long-term national resilience.
Grand Founders equips underestimated founders with mentorship, access to capital, and pathways to global markets. We support founders with proven traction who are building companies across strategically important industries that drive economic growth, innovation, and long-term national resilience.
We serve veterans, women, and first-generation entrepreneurs — builders often overlooked by traditional capital. Our criterion is demonstrated potential.
We serve veterans, women, and first-generation entrepreneurs — builders often overlooked by traditional capital. Our criterion is demonstrated potential.
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.
We invest in the people who build, and the impact compounds through every company they grow, every job they create, and every community they serve.
We invest in the people who build, and the impact compounds through every company they grow, every job they create, and every community they serve.
Grand Founders is a New York–based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 92-3725118) advancing economic development and national resilience through responsible entrepreneurship.
Grand Founders is a New York–based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 92-3725118) advancing economic development and national resilience through responsible entrepreneurship.
$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
Mission, Vision, Culture and Values
Mission, Vision, Culture and Values
Culture & Values
Culture & Values
Our culture is principled, disciplined, and legacy-driven.
Our culture is principled, disciplined, and legacy-driven.
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 national resilience through responsible entrepreneurship.
One approach: lasting impact by investing in entrepreneurs who strengthen economies, expand opportunity, and build resilient communities.
Mission
To advance economic development and national resilience through responsible entrepreneurship.
One approach: lasting impact by investing in entrepreneurs who strengthen economies, expand opportunity, and build resilient communities.
How we fulfill the mission:
We bring together founders, investors, corporations, family offices, philanthropists, and institutional partners to expand opportunity, strengthen trusted relationships, and support the entrepreneurs building tomorrow’s economy.
Through mentorship, access to capital, strategic partnerships, and leadership convenings, we help founders build enduring companies that create long-term economic and societal impact.
How we fulfill the mission:
We bring together founders, investors, corporations, family offices, philanthropists, and institutional partners to expand opportunity, strengthen trusted relationships, and support the entrepreneurs building tomorrow’s economy.
Through mentorship, access to capital, strategic partnerships, and leadership convenings, we help founders build enduring companies that create long-term economic and societal impact.
How we fulfill the mission:
We bring together founders, investors, corporations, family offices, philanthropists, and institutional partners to expand opportunity, strengthen trusted relationships, and support the entrepreneurs building tomorrow’s economy.
Through mentorship, access to capital, strategic partnerships, and leadership convenings, we help founders build enduring companies that create long-term economic and societal impact.
Voices of Grand Founders
Voices of Grand Founders
Voices of Grand Founders
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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.
