EMPACT100 LIST

Empact
Formally known as the Extreme Entrepreneurship Education, Empact has worked with over 400 colleges & universities, workforce development organizations, Chambers of Commerce, and Small Business Development Centers to help promote entrepreneurship among aspiring entrepreneurs. Empact aims to alleviate mental and financial poverty by empowering individuals to live with passion, purpose, and prosperity through the entrepreneurial mindset.

The United Nations Foundation

The United Nations Foundation builds public-private partnerships to address the world’s most pressing problems, and broadens support for the UnitedNations through advocacy and public outreach. Through innovative campaigns and initiatives, the Foundation connects people, ideas, and resources to help the UN solve global problems. The Foundation was created in 1998 as a U.S. public charity by entrepreneur and philanthropist Ted Turner and now is supported by global corporations, foundations, governments, and individuals. For more information, visit www.unfoundation.org.

US Chamber of Commerce

In Fall 2009, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce launched one of the largest undertakings in its 100 year history – the Campaign for Free Enterprise, an effort to defend and advance America’s free enterprise values in the face of rapid government growth. It is a comprehensive, multiyear campaign to support free enterprise through national advertising; grassroots advocacy; citizen, commu- nity, and youth engagement and research and ideas leadership.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business federation representing the interests of more than 3 million businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions, as well as state and local chambers and industry associations. 

Startup America Partnership

The Startup America Partnership was launched in January 2011 at the White House to help inspire and celebrate entrepreneurs, their firms and the people that join them. Founding board members include Steve Case (Founder of AOL), Scott Case (Founding CTO of Priceline), Carl Schramm (CEO of Kauffman Foundation), Fred Smith (Founder of Fedex), Magic Johnson (Founder of Magic Johnson Enterprises), Michael Dell (Founder of Dell), and other notable entrepreneurs.

TiE Global
TiE Global was founded in Silicon Valley by a group of successful entrepreneurs and professionals with roots in the Indus region. Dedicated to the virtuous cycle of wealth creation and giving back to the community, TiE’s focus is on generating and nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurs. Today, TiE has over 13,000 members in 61 chapters across 17 countries. TiE hosts a wide range of programs and events focused on inspiring, educating and mentoring entrepreneurs.