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What is DO GOOD X?
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DO GOOD X provides a 10-week accelerator and community of support designed for early-stage social  entrepreneurs passionate about developing ventures that do good in the world. For us, “doing good” means that these businesses make a positive  impact on people, their communities, and the environment. DO GOOD X provides underrepresented social entrepreneurs with a unique experience and access to a community of peers and mentors, an interactive process to clarify the purpose of their business ideas, and access to resources they otherwise might not have.  

What does the X stand for in DO GOOD X?
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The X reflects the intersection where faith that drives an individual’s passion to do good connects with the positive social impact they want to have on people and communities through an entrepreneurial venture.

The X also represents the mark you will make on the world by doing good. What’s your X?

How can I get involved with DO GOOD X?
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There are three ways you can get involved with DO GOOD X:

  1. Do you have a concrete business idea and need help developing and launching it? Are you committed to the principles of your faith, which motivate you to make a social impact through your business venture? Are you seeking a community of support and resources to help you on your entrepreneurial journey? Apply to participate in the DO GOOD X Startup Accelerator. Click here to read more information.
  2. Are you an established entrepreneur who wants to invest your time, expertise, and guidance to support early-stage entrepreneurs? Are you motivated by your faith to positively impact people and communities? Apply to join the DO GOOD X community of mentors. Click here for more details.
  3. Want to see what DO GOOD X is all about? Attend the Pitch for Good after the 10-week accelerator program to hear DO GOOD X Fellows pitch business ideas that address a problem people or communities face. Here, a community of investors, entrepreneurs, and business leaders gather to offer resources, connections, or expertise to support Fellows. Stay tuned for the upcoming Pitch for Good here.
  4. Are you a change-maker, entrepreneur, or innovator who desires a community? Are you seeking connections with other social entrepreneurs, expert guidance, and in-depth conversations that inspire you to do good? We encourage you to join our Entrepreneurial Network here.
  5. Are you ready to find your purpose? Dive into the DO GOOD X Podcast, where purpose and business collide to empower Black and Brown entrepreneurs. Tune in for insightful discussions, practical tips, and mentorship segments. We hope you will overcome doubts and pursue impactful entrepreneurship aligned with the needs of our communities. Click here to listen, learn, and DO GOOD with us.
  6. Do you have what it takes to be a social entrepreneur? Pursuing social entrepreneurship demands dedication, time, financial investment, and commitment. While some may have discovered the essentials for successfully developing a business idea, others may need to be made aware of the skillset this path requires. Click here to enroll in our new self-paced course to help you discern your readiness for this challenging journey.
How is DO GOOD X different from other social impact accelerators?
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DO GOOD X has three components that make social entrepreneurs’ experience stand out! 

  1. We empower underrepresented social entrepreneurs and provide a community of peers and mentors with an interactive process to clarify the purpose of their business and access to resources. Inequality persists in the  access that women and people of color who are entrepreneurs have to mentors, a community of entrepreneurial peers, resources, and financial support. This is where DO GOOD X steps in.
  2. We provide a participatory, interactive, and engaging program with mentors and entrepreneurs, tools, and resources to take businesses to the next level. Our approach is not a typical virtual classroom with lone expert speaking. Our program is a feeder for late-stage accelerators and helps to reduce the number of failed enterprises, diversify the entrepreneurial community, and catalyze underrepresented-led business ventures.
  3. Increasingly, people are motivated by their faith to address social issues but have not considered entrepreneurship to disrupt systems. In addition, most accelerator programs either do not address this key motivating factor for one’s work, or many entrepreneurs feel they must leave their faith at the door. We address and cultivate principles of faith essential to entrepreneurs’ resiliency and work for good in the world.