Breaking barriers and shifting paradigms -- how do we help to end poverty and create prosperity within our communities through entrepreneurship

1. CONNECTED
COMMUNITIES
Overview – August 2, 2019
Karl R. LaPan

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HOW DO WE
END POVERTY?
HOW DO WE
CREATE PROSPERITY?
Breaking Barriers…Paradigm Shift

3. Access & Opportunity
• Opportunities for capitalizing on innovative ideas and solutions are
not equally accessible to underestimated communities
• You should be able to start a business quickly, inexpensively, without
confusion and barriers.
(Kauffman Zero Barriers Pledge)
The idea: Access & On-ramps
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Access & Opportunity
• Opportunities for capitalizing on innovative ideas and solutions are
not equally accessible to underestimated communities
• You should be able to start a business quickly, inexpensively, without
confusion and barriers.
(Kauffman Zero Barriers Pledge)
The idea: Access & On-ramps
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4. The idea…Challenges and Obstacles
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Unique Obstacles
• Hard to navigate the
system
• Lack the right network
• Their initial identified
market is often too
small
• Lack role models
• Lack entrepreneurial
skills
• Language
• Transportation
• Capital Access

5. Need to “Level the playing field”
Entrepreneurship is the best anti-poverty program
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6. Indiana…at risk of losing jobs and economic growth
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7. Connected Communities continuum
In crisis At risk Safe Stable Thriving
6• Client is at the center of service delivery

8. Define a universal entrepreneurial path structure
across all underserved communities.
Refine phase – What we did
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9. Found 4 common insights across almost all groups:
Mentoring with
successful
entrepreneurs
Market-based
learning
Development of
independence
skills
Accountability
and goal setting
Refine phase – What we did – Common Insights
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10. • Non-profits working together
• Jobs and regional economy
• Economic Prosperity
• People
We make a difference in REAL peoples’
lives, helping them achieve their dreams
toward economic and social prosperity.
Realize phase implementation – Breakthrough Effect
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11. • NIIC Commitment
• Embedding & Automating
Capabilities
• Future Grants
• Revenue Streams
• Volunteer coaches
0-2 Years 2+ Years
Program & Financial Sustainability
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12. Breaking through barriers
Ashley ZuriBrent
Think Big Visionary Farmer Better World
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13. • Big & lasting Impact
• Multi-Non-Profit Benefit (deeper
& Meaningful Collaboration)
Why fund “Connected Communities”?
• Never Been Done (Breakthrough)
• Clear Path of Deployment
• Targeted effort …Mutual Investment
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14. Inclusive recoveries provides the opportunity for all
residents — especially historically excluded
populations — to benefit from and contribute to
economic prosperity.”
–Urban Institute