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SKY IS THE LIMIT DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
— · EIN · www.skysthelimit.org
profile · synthesized from sources

Sky is the Limit Development Organization supports underrepresented entrepreneurs globally by providing free access to mentorship, business resources, and funding opportunities. The organization connects early-stage entrepreneurs with volunteer mentors from Fortune 500 companies and professional networks to help launch and grow businesses. It offers a digital platform where members receive one-on-one guidance, tools, and community-driven grants such as the monthly $2,500 Friends & Family Fund.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Assists
Platform feature allowing entrepreneurs to post specific business challenges and receive rapid feedback from mentors and peers.
Business Tools & Resources
Provides step-by-step guides, templates, and milestone tracking tools to help entrepreneurs build and grow their businesses.
Friends & Family Fund
Monthly grant program awarding $2,500 (or £2,000 in the UK) to entrepreneurs who receive the most community "boosts" on their funding pitch.
One-on-One Mentorship
Connects underrepresented entrepreneurs with volunteer mentors from professional networks and Fortune 500 companies for personalized business guidance.
activities · 3 groups

what they do

  • Youth and Women Entrepreneur Support Programs 4 activities
    • Entrepreneur Mentorship Program
      Provides personalized mentoring support to entrepreneurs, having supported over 13,000 entrepreneurs through one-on-one and group formats, 11,000 with personalized mentoring, and connecting over 58,000 underrepresented entrepreneurs globally. This includes structured mentorship and technology-enabled programming for early-stage entrepreneurs, and engaging thousands of corporate employees as volunteer mentors.
    • Entrepreneurial Marketplace Operation
      Operated a Marketplace in 2022 that received 100% positive feedback as a "safe space to practice entrepreneurship."
    • Entrepreneurial Resource Provision
      Provides entrepreneurs with access to financial aid, collaborative workspaces, knowledge resources, tools, connections, and opportunities to support business growth and foster innovation.
    • Startup Grant Distribution
      Distributes startup grants to entrepreneurs, having awarded over $500,000 in grants, including monthly grants of up to $2,500 to underrepresented entrepreneurs through a community voting process.
  • Green Job and Enterprise Creation 1 activity
    • Business Creation and Job Sustainability Support
      Supports the creation of new businesses and the sustainability of jobs, having supported the creation of over 6,800 new businesses, launched 5,600 new businesses, and contributed to the creation or sustainability of over 9,900 jobs, including 8,400 jobs.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Content Publication for Entrepreneurs
      Publishes the "LIMITLESS! Blog Series" featuring inspiring stories and exclusive interviews with founders, and released "The First Buck" podcast series to inspire entrepreneurs and leaders, including new resources for Black-owned businesses.
    • Entrepreneur Training and Curriculum Delivery
      Trains entrepreneurs using its curriculum, having educated over 102,000 individuals, including 60,000 through its "Pathway to Business Ownership" curriculum, and enrolled nearly 100,000 underrepresented entrepreneurs across diverse industries.
    • Refugee Entrepreneur Empowerment Program
      Empowers refugee entrepreneurs through the Rise Up! program.
relationships · 8

who they work with

  • Accenture Partner — Partnered to expand access to mentorship, skills, and opportunity for early-stage and underserved entrepreneurs through employee volunteering and program support.
  • Accenture Partner — Partners to drive positive change for refugee entrepreneurs through the Rise Up! program.
  • Bank of America Partner — Partnered with Sky's the Limit, with Chris Loveless from Bank of America serving as a mentor.
  • Fortune 1000 companies Partner — Partner companies whose skilled professionals volunteer as mentors on the platform.
  • Fortune 1000 companies Partner — Volunteer professionals from Fortune 1000 companies serve as mentors and advisors to entrepreneurs in the program.
  • PNC Bank Partner — Corporate partner supporting early-stage entrepreneurs through structured programs and employee engagement.
  • Simply Business Partner — Partners with Sky's the Limit to empower small business owners.
  • partners Partner — Collaborate to provide funding for startup grants awarded to entrepreneurs.