HISTORY
DO GOOD X is an innovation of The Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) and empowers social entrepreneurs to do good in the world.
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2017
DO GOOD X was founded on September 12, 2017, by Co-Founders Kimberly R. Daniel and Stephen Lewis.
From September 19 - 21, 2017, DO GOOD X launched and facilitated its first accelerator, welcoming ten entrepreneurs to the accelerator and national forum in Atlanta, Georgia.
The first Jumpstart was held from September 12 -15, 2017.
The first Bootcamp was held from November 5 - 10, 2017.
The first Pitch Event took place on November 10, 2017.
DO GOOD X received 91 pledges.
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2018
- DO GOOD X awarded $10,000 to first and second-place winners Ryan Powell at GoHealth Kids Fitness Deck and Julius Jessup Jessup Peterson at Alternative Dimensions.
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2019
- DO GOOD X welcomed and supported six businesses in its accelerator.
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2020
- DO GOOD X successfully converted the in-person accelerator into an online accelerator.
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2021
DO GOOD X welcomed ten entrepreneurs and supported their business ideas in its inaugural online 10-week accelerator and pitch event.
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2022
DO GOOD X launches its first online course, Built For This, on March 7, 2022.
DO GOOD X welcomed seven entrepreneurs and supported their business ideas in its inaugural online 10-week accelerator and pitch event.
DO GOOD X welcomed notable speakers/entreprenurs to its accelerators: James Bailey on September 13, 2022, Kathryn Finney, on October 22, 2022, and Jasmine Crowe on November 2, 2022.
Founders Stephen and Kimberly published a book on innovation and entrepreneurship entitled A Way Out of No Way: An Approach to Christian Innovation.
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2023
DO GOOD X welcomed five entrepreneurs and supported their business ideas in its inaugural online 10-week accelerator and pitch event.
The DO GOOD x Entrepreneurial Network was launched on Linkedin, and a monthly virtual series was facilitated.
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2024
DO GOOD X launches a podcast series featuring Co-Founders Kimberly R. Daniel and Stephen Lewis.
Kimberly R. Daniel
Co-Founder and Project Director, DO GOOD X
Kimberly R. Daniel catalyzes entrepreneurs and organizations to do good. She is co-founder and project director of DO GOOD X, a community that provides programs and support for faith-driven social entrepreneurs whose businesses focus on positive change.
Kimberly also helps purpose-driven organizations clarify and design compelling brand and communication strategies. With over 15 years of experience developing and leading communications efforts, it is her commitment to produce effective processes and create authentic, “sticky” brands that are community-centered.
In addition, Kimberly has nearly 10 years of experience as a certified life coach and has facilitated workshops, spoken to communities, and written about innovation and entrepreneurship centered on social impact. She is co-author of A Way Out of No Way: An Approach to Christian Innovation (2022). In any aspect of her work, she is deeply passionate about purpose, meaning, and the common good. Kimberly holds a Master of Arts in creative business leadership from Savannah College of Arts and Design and a Bachelor of Arts in communication from Coastal Carolina University.
Stephen Lewis
Co-Founder of DO GOOD X
Stephen Lewis is the president of the Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) and creator and co-founder of DO GOOD X, a start-up accelerator for diverse Christian social entrepreneurs. He is an organizational change strategist and a leadership development specialist, focused on inspiring the next generation of faith-inspired leaders and entrepreneurs to live and work on purpose. Stephen is the co-author of Another Way: Living and Leading Change on Purpose (2020) and A Way Out of No Way: An Approach to Christian Innovation (2021).