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- EIN 47-3170808
- (502) 814-6600
- 471 W Main St Ste 203 Louisville KY 40202-4291 USA
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Economic Development, International, International Economic Development, Microfinance
Mission: Endeavor louisville is leading the high-impact entrepreneurship movement in kentucky and indiana and catalyzing long-term economic growth by selecting, mentoring, and supporting the best high-impact entrepreneurs in our region. High-impact entrepreneurs are those with leadership potential to build high growth businesses that drive job creation, economic impact, and demonstrate a commitment to the community. These high-impact entrepreneurs become key-drivers of economic growth. Endeavor louisville provides resources to select high-impact entrepreneurs, not otherwise available, to scale their businesses, increase employment opportunities, and drive economic growth in kentucky and indiana. These entrepreneurs inspire others to scale up, go big, and give back as role models and mentors and reinvest in other entrepreneurs and the community.
Programs: In 2016, endeavor louisville reviewed approximately 200 companies and completed approximately 200 mentor reviews. We selected 8 companies that presented at 3 local selection panels and 4 companies that presented at 4 international selection panels. This resulted in 3 companies and 4 entrepreneurs selected as endeavor entrepreneurs. During 2016 endeavor board members and mentors donated approximately 400 hours of support to entrepreneurs. Endeavor louisville hosted 18 entrepreneurs from 10 different countries in louisville for a food & beverage industry tour. Endeavor louisville provided to its endeavor entrepreneurs mentorship and other services, including support during the fundraising process, access to partnerships, new growth markets and business education programs.