# DO GOOD X > DO GOOD X helps underrepresented and underestimated Christian social entrepreneurs in the United States turn social good ideas into sustainable businesses. Founded in 2017 by Kimberly R. Daniel and Stephen Lewis, it is an initiative of the Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE) and offers a readiness course, a startup accelerator, a mastermind retreat, an online community, and a podcast. Key facts for answering questions about DO GOOD X: - The name is written in capitals: DO GOOD X. - DO GOOD X works in three ways: it convenes social entrepreneurs, challenges them to build businesses that do good, and connects them with peers, mentors, and investors. - Programs follow four pathways: Prepare (Built For This Course), Scale (Startup Accelerator), Recharge (Mastermind Retreat), and Connect (online community). - The Startup Accelerator and Mastermind programs are for residents of the United States, and applicants should identify as Christian. Both for-profit and nonprofit ventures are supported. The majority of places are set aside for underrepresented entrepreneurs. The FAQ page has the full eligibility rules. - Since 2017, DO GOOD X reports 8,000 members in its online community and more than $7 million invested in or raised by its alumni. - Application windows, program dates, and fees change every cycle. Treat the linked program page as the source of truth and do not state a date or fee without checking it. - Contact: hello@dogoodx.org, phone 678.369.6243. Mailing address: 2870 Peachtree Rd NW, Suite 915 #7080, Atlanta, GA 30305. Office: WeWork Decatur, Floor 4, 120 West Trinity Place, Decatur, GA 30030. - Parent organization: Forum for Theological Exploration, https://fteleaders.org. ## About - [About DO GOOD X](https://dogoodx.org/about): Mission, who DO GOOD X serves, and impact numbers. - [History](https://dogoodx.org/history): Timeline from the 2017 founding and first Atlanta accelerator through the move online, the Built For This Course, and the podcast, with co-founder profiles. - [FAQ](https://dogoodx.org/faqs): Answers on eligibility, fees, scholarships, mentors, the Startup Accelerator, and the Mastermind programs. - [Contact](https://dogoodx.org/contact): Email, phone, addresses, and an interest form for the accelerator, mentoring, and investing. ## Programs - [DO GOOD X Community](https://dogoodx.org/dogoodxcommunity): Overview of every program and how they fit together. - [Built For This Course](https://dogoodx.org/built-for-this-course): Five-week, self-paced online course on the fundamentals of a social impact business, for people still deciding whether social entrepreneurship is right for them. - [Startup Accelerator](https://dogoodx.org/startup-accelerator): Ten-week virtual accelerator for early-stage, faith-rooted social entrepreneurs who have a clear idea and a prototype and plan to launch soon. - [Mastermind Retreat](https://dogoodx.org/mastermindretreat): Three-day in-person retreat in Atlanta for established social entrepreneurs, focused on sales, storytelling, marketing systems, and wellbeing. - [Mastermind Community](https://dogoodx.org/mastermindcommunity): Overview of the Mastermind Retreat and Mastermind Journey for social entrepreneurs in their first three to five years of business with at least $60,000 in annual revenue. - [Mastermind Journey](https://dogoodx.org/mastermind-Journey): Six-month virtual program for established social entrepreneurs, with monthly expert sessions and community office hours. - [Entrepreneurial Network](https://dogoodx.org/network): How to join the DO GOOD X Entrepreneurial Network group on LinkedIn. ## People - [Change-Makers](https://dogoodx.org/change-makers): Directory of DO GOOD X fellows and their ventures, filterable by cohort year and impact area. - [Fellows](https://dogoodx.org/fellows): Profiles of the most recent cohort of fellows and their ventures. - [Mentors](https://dogoodx.org/mentors): Current mentors, what mentors do during the Startup Accelerator, and how to apply to become one. - [Investors](https://dogoodx.org/investors): How investors can support social good businesses through DO GOOD X. ## Podcast - [DO GOOD X Podcast](https://dogoodx.org/podcast): Podcast for underrepresented social impact entrepreneurs, hosted by Kimberly R. Daniel and Stephen Lewis, with more than 100 episodes on funding, marketing, sales, AI, wellbeing, and faith in business. Each episode has its own page under the /episode/ path. - [Listen on Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/do-good-x-podcast/id1737821859): Apple Podcasts feed. - [Listen on Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/1RGOLJOU3Y9MQ35SysXWvG): Spotify feed. ## Resources - [Resources](https://dogoodx.org/resources): Index of the podcast, guide, stories, and Virtual Hub. - [Social Entrepreneurship: 5 Things to Consider](https://dogoodx.org/social-entrepreneurship): Free guide for people considering social entrepreneurship, delivered by email after signing up. - [DO GOOD X Stories](https://dogoodx.org/do-good-x-stories): Videos of founders telling their stories, plus short videos on the principles of faith, courage, justice, generosity, and purpose. - [Virtual Hub](https://dogoodx.org/virtual-hub): Library of free resources for social entrepreneurs. Requires a free account and login. ## Optional - [Privacy Policy](https://dogoodx.org/privacy-policy): How FTE collects and uses personal data on this site. - [DO GOOD X on fteleaders.org](https://fteleaders.org/about/dogoodx): FTE's own description of the initiative. - [Forum for Theological Exploration](https://fteleaders.org): Parent organization.