Ready to turn inspiration into action? Our initiative is designed around the central belief that gratitude for America’s prosperity fuels the drive to innovate. We are actively developing a comprehensive suite of resources dedicated to equipping the next generation of entrepreneurs with the knowledge, tools, and motivation they need. This collection will soon feature compelling print and video biographies showcasing how figures like Cyrus McCormick and Charles Drew identified problems and built solutions. Additionally, we will offer downloadable curriculum, video biographies, an entrepreneurship podcast and a variety of other entrepreneurial resources, perfect for individual exploration, group projects, or classroom instruction. These powerful tools will provide the frameworks needed to transform that profound sense of gratitude into enterprise. Prepare to start your journey!
Thank you for your support as we seek to harness Gratitude to inspire Entrepreneurship!
For those who want to put their gratitude to work and start their entrepreneurial journey, here are some groups / organizations that might be of help, at three different points:
1: Learn about entrepreneurship
2: Get your hands dirty by finding your spot in the entrepreneurship universe.
3. Launch! Join a incubator or startup program that connect you with mentors and will help you nail down the critical elements of launching a startup.
Get started today!
1: Learn about entrepreneurship
SBA Learning Platform
Free on-demand courses from the U.S. Small Business Administration covering startup essentials, business planning, financing, marketing, and growth strategies—ideal for beginners.
https://www.sba.gov/sba-learning-platform
Coursera Entrepreneurship Courses
Free-to-audit courses from top universities (e.g., Wharton, Stanford) on basics like opportunity recognition, business models, and launching ventures (certificates optional)
https://www.coursera.org/browse/business/entrepreneurship
edX Entrepreneurship Courses
Free courses from MIT, Harvard, and others teaching fundamentals like idea validation, customer discovery, and innovation (audit for free access) https://www.edx.org/learn/entrepreneurship
MIT OpenCourseWare Entrepreneurship
Free lecture notes, videos, and materials from MIT courses on starting businesses, recognizing opportunities, and entrepreneurial thinking. https://ocw.mit.edu/collections/entrepreneurship/
Kauffman FoundersSchool
Video-based lessons and resources from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation on core topics like business planning, funding, and scaling ideas. https://www.entrepreneurship.org/learning-paths
2: Get your hands dirty by finding your spot in the entrepreneurship universe.
Junior Achievement USA
Empowers young Americans with hands-on programs in entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and work readiness to inspire future business leaders.
https://jausa.ja.org
SCORE
Provides free mentoring, workshops, and tools from experienced volunteers to help Americans start and grow small businesses nationwide.
https://www.score.org
Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE)
Activates the entrepreneurial mindset in American youth, especially in underserved communities, through experiential education and startup support.
https://www.nfte.com
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
Advances American entrepreneurship through research, grants, and programs that support startups and foster economic opportunity.
https://www.kauffman.org
Small Business Administration (SBA)
Federal agency offering loans, counseling, contracting assistance, and resources to help Americans launch and expand small businesses. https://www.sba.gov
Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO)
Peer-to-peer network for U.S. founders and owners, providing forums, education, and support for personal and business growth.
https://www.eonetwork.org
Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC)
Invitation-only community for young American entrepreneurs, offering networking, media exposure, and resources to accelerate success.
https://yec.co
National Small Business Association (NSBA)
Advocates for America’s small businesses in Washington, providing policy support, networking, and resources for independent entrepreneurs.
https://www.nsba.biz
Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO)
Supports underserved U.S. entrepreneurs (including microbusinesses) with capital access, training, and advocacy for inclusive economic growth.
https://aeoworks.org
3. Launch! Join a incubator or startup program that connect you with mentors and will help you nail down the critical elements of launching a startup.
Founder Institute
The world’s largest pre-seed accelerator, offering a structured 4-month program with mentorship, curriculum, and networking to help aspiring founders launch meaningful startups from idea stage.
https://fi.co
Startup Weekend (by Techstars)
Weekend-long events across the US where beginners pitch ideas, form teams, and build prototypes with mentors—great for first-time founders to learn and network. https://startupweekend.org
MassChallenge
No-equity accelerator with programs in Boston, Texas, and elsewhere, providing mentorship, workspace, and funding opportunities for early-stage startups in various industries.
https://masschallenge.org
500 Global (formerly 500 Startups)
Early-stage accelerator with US cohorts offering mentorship, education, and investor connections for founders at the idea or prototype stage.
https://500.co
Dreamit Ventures
US-based accelerator focused on healthtech, securetech, and builttech, providing customer access, mentorship, and funding for pre-revenue startups.
https://www.dreamit.com
Alchemist Accelerator
San Francisco-based program for enterprise/B2B startups, offering education, mentorship, and investor intros for founders building from scratch. https://www.alchemistaccelerator.com
Capital Factory
Austin’s premier incubator/accelerator with mentorship, events, and coworking for Texas and national early-stage founders across industries.
https://www.capitalfactory.com
RevUp by M25
Midwest-focused accelerator for pre-seed startups, providing education, mentorship, and investor networking tailored to new founders.
https://m25vc.com/revup
Era Incubator (by ERA)
New York-based program offering mentorship, workspace, and funding connections for early-stage entrepreneurs in tech and beyond.
https://www.eranyc.com
Launchpad LA
Los Angeles accelerator providing mentorship, office space, and investor access for Southern California early-stage startups.
https://launchpad.la