Startup Leaders fosters entrepreneurship and economic growth by connecting founders with the knowledge, resources, and relationships they need to succeed. We believe that entrepreneurs are the backbone of our society. Our mission is to make more of them.
We hear it from founders all of the time:
It’s hard to know what resources to trust.
It’s hard to find a support system.
It’s hard to find the right mentors.
It’s hard to find investors.
It’s just damn hard!
But most of all, it’s lonely.
Friends and family just don’t get our wild dreams. Or why those dreams take our time away from them.
It’s why Startup Leaders was founded.
Our purpose: To help you succeed. Whether is support in your local ecosystem or information from halfway around the world, Startup Leaders will provide you trusted resources, experts, mentors, and the local, national, and international support system you need to succeed.
Startup Leaders is lead by CEO Isabelle Kent and a board of entrepreneurs and business leaders.
Startup Leaders grew out of our 17 years of experience as Philly Startup Leaders, helping entrepreneurs and the economic development ecosystem in the Philadelphia through a network of over 13,000 founders, mentors, and investors. Startup Leaders continues as a non-profit with a mission to help anyone achieve their entrepreneurial potential as part of a collaborative and innovative startup community.
We have 3 goals:
Grow the number of startups.
Create a positive perception of the startup ecosystem.
Develop a path for equitable entrepreneurial growth.
And that starts with you.
At Startup Leaders, we believe founders should be able to focus on growing their business and making a difference rather than constantly struggling for access.
We are a central hub that educates, connects, and inspires you along every step in your journey from idea to exit.
