We envision a reality where all entrepreneurs have the same opportunity to succeed or fail. Through our innovative programming, we are building a community that brings together allies, inclusion-minded investors, and professionals in support of entrepreneurs & founders from historically excluded populations.
Our Impact
The Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership (IFEL), founded in 2002, is an independent, not-for-profit organization that supports economic development through entrepreneurship. We are experts in creating and implementing small business programming in support of inclusion, supplier diversity, and economic development objectives.
2,800
small business owners, entrepreneurs, and founders served annually
1,000
professional experts in our volunteer community to support business owners
$2.7M
in investment secured for entrepreneurs and founders
Areas of Focus
Relationship Capital Connections
Our work helps entrepreneurs expand their networks--critical for business success.
Our work serves the full spectrum of entrepreneurial ecosystem participants including entrepreneurs, resource providers, and allies and champions to take action.
How You Can Make a Difference?
Take action.
Building Strengthening Relationship Capital
Investor Education
Small Business Capacity Building
Skills-Based Volunteerism
Access to individuals who could help me see the blindspots in my business was a game changer.
--Kyra Peralte, Roofheads