Organizations
Organizations worth knowing
Institutes, nonprofits, funders, and support centers I point people to. Every one has its own page with the key programs it runs, what to look for when you land on the site, the links that matter, and a short note from me. All free to use.
195 organizations in the library.
Community & Government Resources
/dev/color
devcolor.org
Nonprofit community advancing the careers of Black software engineers through peer accountability groups.
Advance CTE
careertech.org
The US association of state career and technical education leaders, publishing free research and policy guides on career pathways, apprenticeships and work-based learning.
AI4ALL
ai-4-all.org
Nonprofit increasing diversity and inclusion in AI education, research, and development through programs for underrepresented high school and college students.
American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD)
aapd.com
The largest national disability rights organization in the U.S., advocating for equal opportunity, economic self-sufficiency, and independent living.
Baddies in Tech
Baddies in Tech
Baddies in Tech is a global community on a mission to advance the careers of black and brown women in tech through education and empowerment.
Black Association Executives (BAE)
Black Association Executives
A professional network for Black association and nonprofit executives, offering peer community, leadership development, and pathways into association management careers.
Black Girls Code
wearebgc.org
Teaches coding and tech skills to Black girls and young women.
Black Girls CODE
blackgirlscode.com
Nonprofit making STEM careers accessible to young women of color through coding workshops, camps, and hackathons.
Black Women in Data
blackwomenindata.com
Community and leadership development movement for senior-level Black women in data and data-adjacent fields.
buildOn
buildon.org
Nonprofit pairing after-school service programs for U.S. students in under-resourced communities with school construction projects in countries including Haiti, Malawi, Nepal, and Senegal.
Burning Glass Institute
burningglassinstitute.org
Labor market research institute studying degree requirements, skills-based hiring trends, and economic mobility using real job posting data.
Career Pathways Initiative
careerpathwaysinitiative.com
Bridges the gap in social capital for first-generation, low-income students, equipping them with the skills, networks, and confidence to succeed in the workforce.
CDFI Fund (U.S. Department of the Treasury)
cdfifund.gov
Federal fund that certifies and invests in Community Development Financial Institutions delivering affordable capital to underserved small businesses and communities nationwide.
Changing the Narrative: Resources
changingthenarrativeco.org
A resource library from a nonprofit working to end ageism, with guides, toolkits, and reframing language for older workers facing age bias in hiring.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
consumerfinance.gov
The U.S. federal agency that protects consumers in financial markets. Its site offers complaint tools, consumer guides on credit, debt, mortgages and banking, and enforcement actions — including growing coverage of AI in financial services. The site blocks automated checks, but it is a free public government resource.
Coqual
coqual.org
Global nonprofit think tank (formerly the Center for Talent Innovation) producing research on diversity, equity, inclusion, and sponsorship in the workplace.
Debt Collective
debtcollective.org
Debtor union offering free tools, dispute templates, and organizing support for student and medical debt.
Disability:IN
disabilityin.org
Global nonprofit resource for business disability inclusion and publisher of the Disability Equality Index used by major employers to benchmark inclusion.
Disability:IN Learning & Development
disabilityin.org
Disability:IN's learning and development hub collects the organization's disability-inclusion programs in one place. It includes the NextGen Leaders Program, which connects emerging talent and veterans with disabilities to mentorship and career-connected development with partner companies; DOBE certification for disability-owned businesses; Veterans Initiatives for career development pathways; and digital learning modules on accessibility, neuroinclusion, and disability-inclusive AI. The page also links to free Microsoft courses on AI and accessibility. Membership and certification programs are aimed at companies; the learning modules and program pages are free to browse.
DRG
DRG
Our work is powered by people. Established experience. Startup energy. DRG helps mission-driven organizations build and guide strong teams.
DSG Global - Nonprofit and Social Impact
DSG Global
Premier nonprofit executive search firm placing mission-driven leaders in social impact organizations, foundations, associations and advocacy groups nationwide.
EARN — Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion
askearn.org
Free federally funded resource helping employers of all sizes recruit, hire, retain, and advance people with disabilities and build inclusive workplace cultures.
Giving What We Can
Giving What We Can
Non-profit with free research on where donations do the most good, plus a public pledge community and evaluations of charities and causes.
Good Jobs First
goodjobsfirst.org
Watchdog database tracking corporate subsidies, violations, and job quality commitments by employer and location.
GoodCitizen
GoodCitizen
The go-to executive search firm for nonprofits and philanthropy. We help build and guide strong, diverse teams for mission-driven organizations.
Goodwill Career & Job Training Services
goodwill.org
Free career centers and job training nationwide, serving people re-entering the workforce, youth, people with disabilities, and returning citizens at no cost to eligible participants.
Groundwork Collaborative
groundworkcollaborative.org
Economic policy organization researching corporate power, prices, and worker outcomes.
Hack the Hood
hackthehood.org
Oakland-based nonprofit that trains young people of color in web development, digital marketing, and tech career pathways through paid bootcamps and real client projects for local small businesses.
Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE)
haceonline.org
Career development, coaching, and a dedicated job board for Latino professionals, operating since 1982.
hue
hue
Hue is the community-powered media company building a more connected future. Brands partner with us to sponsor events and content (podcast, email newsletters, digital mag, and social media) to build relationships with an engaged audience of leaders.
Independent Institute
Independent Institute
A research institute publishing free books, articles and policy analysis on economics, technology and civil liberties from a market-liberal perspective.
International Economic Development Council (IEDC)
iedconline.org
The largest membership organization for economic development professionals, connecting local and state EDCs with research, training, and best practices for community and small business growth.
Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
askjan.org
Free expert guidance on workplace accommodations and ADA compliance, with searchable accommodation ideas by condition and job type.
JobForward
jobforward.org
Workforce development, apprenticeship, and funding resources. Formed from the merger of the Institute for American Apprenticeships and Training Funding Partners.
Jobs for the Future (JFF)
jff.org
National nonprofit driving research-backed transformation of workforce and education systems to expand economic advancement for underserved populations.
Kapor Center
kaporcenter.org
Foundation working to close gaps of access, achievement, and opportunity for underrepresented communities in tech, funding equitable tech policy initiatives.
Latinas in Tech
latinasintech.org
Nonprofit connecting, supporting, and empowering Latina women in tech, with its own job board and annual summit.
LaunchCode
launchcode.org
Nonprofit providing free tech training, apprenticeships, and job placement to bridge the gap between learning to code and employment.
Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)
lisc.org
One of the largest CDFIs in the country, providing affordable capital, grants, and technical assistance to small businesses and community organizations in under-resourced neighborhoods.
Management & Training Corporation (MTC)
mtctrains.com
A private operator of correctional facilities that also provides re-entry support, education, vocational training, and career services for individuals returning to the workforce.
Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT)
mlt.org
Career prep, coaching, and fellowships specifically for Black, Latino, and Native American professionals.
MelanInScience
melanin-science.com
Community empowering future biotech and life sciences leaders of color through events, industry connections, and career programming at the intersection of science and technology.
Mentor Me Collective
mentormecollective.org
Nonprofit mentorship community that pairs people with volunteer mentors for career and life guidance, with a focus on first-generation and underrepresented professionals.
Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)
mbda.gov
Federal agency dedicated exclusively to the growth of minority-owned businesses, funding a national network of Business Centers offering free counseling on capital, contracts, and markets.
National Association of Development Organizations (NADO)
nado.org
Represents regional development organizations that administer federal and state economic development funding, including small business loan programs, at the local level.
National Council of Nonprofits
councilofnonprofits.org
The largest network of nonprofits in the U.S., offering free tools and guides widely used by community-based organizations running small business and economic development programs.
National Organization on Disability (NOD)
nod.org
Nonprofit promoting full workforce participation for people with disabilities; publishes the Disability Inclusion Blueprint tracking employer hiring and promotion outcomes.
National Skills Coalition
nationalskillscoalition.org
Nonpartisan coalition advocating for public policy that expands access to skills training and job quality for lower-income and underserved workers.
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
nsbe.org
One of the largest student-governed organizations in the country, offering professional development and STEM career support.
National Urban League
nul.org
The civil rights and economic empowerment organization behind a network of local affiliates that run free job training, financial coaching, small-business support and reentry employment programs in cities across the US. The national site is the way to find the affiliate nearest you and see what it currently offers.
National Urban League — Jobs & Workforce
nul.org
Workforce programs addressing job displacement in low-income and Black communities, including reentry-focused employment partnerships delivered through local Urban League affiliates.
Newark Youth Career Pathways (NYCP)
mynycp.org
Citywide Newark initiative founded in 2019 that helps high school students prepare for postsecondary education, job training, and career paths paying a thriving wage, through career exploration, individual support, and professional development.
NRG Consulting Group
NRG Consulting
We build teams, so you can build movements. NRG connects top-flight candidates who do excellent work with organizations in need of exceptional talent, with a nationwide progressive talent network.
NTEN (Nonprofit Technology Network)
nten.org
Membership organization supporting nonprofit staff in using technology strategically and equitably, publisher of the Equity Guide for Nonprofit Technology.
NYC Office of Talent and Workforce Development (YouTube)
youtube.com
Video channel from New York City's talent and workforce agency covering hiring events, training pathways, and city career programs.
On-Ramps
On-Ramps
On-Ramps is a full-service executive search firm that exclusively serves the social sector, working with innovative, mission-driven organizations across diverse issue areas.
Opportunity@Work
opportunityatwork.org
National nonprofit researching and advocating for skills-first hiring; created the STARs (Skilled Through Alternative Routes) framework covering 70M+ U.S. workers without a bachelor's degree, and runs the 'Tear the Paper Ceiling' campaign.
Per Scholas
Per Scholas
Free, tuition-free tech training with job placement support in cities across the U.S.
Per Scholas (YouTube)
youtube.com
Per Scholas' channel: graduate stories, employer partnerships, and walkthroughs of its no-cost tech training tracks in 20+ cities.
Progressive Policy Institute
progressivepolicy.org
Washington, D.C. think tank publishing free research and policy briefs on jobs, apprenticeships, career pathways for non-college workers, trade, AI and the economy — all readable without a subscription.
Roosevelt Institute
rooseveltinstitute.org
Think tank publishing research on economic policy, labor markets, and corporate power.
SkillUp Coalition
skillup.org
Coalition connecting workers without four-year degrees to free training, coaching, and job opportunities in higher-wage careers.
Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)
sba.gov
Free one-on-one business advising and low-cost training through a nationwide network hosted at universities and colleges.
Small Business Majority
smallbusinessmajority.org
National nonprofit conducting research and providing free guides on small business policy, access to capital, and entrepreneurship support for underserved owners.
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
shpe.org
Professional development and STEM career support for Hispanic engineers, with a large annual national convention.
State Capacity Ecosystem
nycuriosity.com
A team writing about improving how government operates, with an open hub for people who want to work on public-sector capacity.
Tech Exchange (Digital Equity)
techexchange.org
Bay Area nonprofit providing refurbished computers, digital skills training, broadband access, and tech support to under-connected families, operating since 1995 with an eco-friendly refurbishment model.
Tech:NYC
technyc.org
Network of New York tech companies with jobs, policy work, and local events.
Techqueria
techqueria.org
The largest community of Latinx+ people in tech, with local chapters and an annual summit.
TechSoup
techsoup.org
Nonprofit intermediary connecting nonprofits and NGOs worldwide with donated and discounted technology, training, and resources.
The Hidden Genius Project
hiddengeniusproject.org
Trains Black male youth in technology, entrepreneurship, and leadership through intensive mentorship.
The Workers Lab
theworkerslab.com
Nonprofit innovation lab that funds and tests worker-driven ideas to build power and improve job quality for working people.
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
sba.gov
The primary federal agency supporting small businesses through counseling, training, capital access, and government contracting assistance.
UnidosUS — Workforce Development
unidosus.org
The workforce and skills-training program area of the largest Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the U.S.
Upwardly Global
upwardlyglobal.org
Free job search coaching, credential guidance, and employer connections for immigrants, refugees, and asylees rebuilding professional careers in the US.
Vanderbilt Frist Center for Autism and Innovation: Neurodiversity at Work Resources
vanderbilt.edu
The Frist Center for Autism and Innovation at Vanderbilt University maintains this resource hub for employers and job seekers interested in neuroinclusive workplaces. It gathers tip sheets on managing autistic employees, the Neurodiversity @ Work and Autism @ Work playbooks developed with Disability:IN and University of Washington researchers, a six-module self-paced neurodiversity curriculum, profiles of companies with neurodiversity hiring programs such as Microsoft, SAP, EY, and JPMorgan Chase, and a section of resources for job seekers on preparing for employment. All materials are free to access.
Vetano
vetano.com
A career and networking platform focused on supporting veterans and military spouses through transitions, mentorship, and job-matching resources.
Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC)
sba.gov
Free business training, counseling, and mentoring for veterans, service-disabled veterans, National Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses.
Wanderlust Foundation for Workforce Development
Wanderlust Foundation for Workforce Development
We partner with nonprofits to strengthen their workforce development programs through evidence-based leadership coaching, career assessment, and research.
WeAre (Tech & Sustainability Network)
weare.online
Professional networking group and forum connecting technology and sustainability professionals from African diaspora, African, Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, Indigenous, Middle Eastern, and South Asian backgrounds.
Women's Business Centers (WBC)
sba.gov
SBA-funded centers providing training and counseling to women entrepreneurs, with special focus on those who are socially or economically disadvantaged.
Workforce Professionals Training Institute
wpti.org
A New York nonprofit that trains the staff of workforce development organizations, with programs, research and practice resources on serving job seekers well.
World Economic Forum
weforum.org
Free global research on jobs, skills and technology — including the Future of Jobs reports that most workforce coverage is based on.
Year Up
yearup.org
One-year free training and internship program for young adults ages 18-26 from underserved communities, connecting them to careers at major employers.
Young Futures
youngfutures.org
Nonprofit working on the wellbeing of young people growing up in a digital and AI-saturated world, with research and funded initiatives.
Technology & Ethics
Access Now
Access Now
Global nonprofit defending and extending digital rights for everyone.
Ada Lovelace Institute
adalovelaceinstitute.org
UK-based independent research institute (established by the Nuffield Foundation) ensuring data and AI work for people and society.
AfriTAP — Africa Technology Assessment Platform
assess.technology
A regional platform for assessing new technologies from the perspective of African communities and policymakers.
AI Evaluator Forum
AI Evaluator Forum
A group working to strengthen the rigour and credibility of independent AI evaluations done in the public interest. Free to read.
AI For All
aifourall.org
A nonprofit working to widen access to AI education and career pathways for students and communities left out of the technology workforce.
AI Now Institute
ainowinstitute.org
NYU-based research institute examining the social and political implications of AI, publishing influential annual reports on AI's societal effects.
AI, Tech, & the Economy — Equitable Growth
Equitable Growth
Ongoing research archive on how AI and automation affect wages, workers, and economic power in the U.S.
Algorithmic Justice League (AJL)
ajl.org
Founded by Joy Buolamwini, AJL combines art and research to expose racial and gender bias in AI and mobilize advocates, researchers, and industry toward more accountable algorithms.
AlgorithmWatch — Report Algorithmic Discrimination
algorithmwatch.org
A reporting channel for people who believe an automated system treated them unfairly, run by a European accountability nonprofit.
Alignment Research Center
Alignment Research Center
Non-profit research organisation working on theoretical alignment and on evaluations that test what frontier models are capable of, with public reports.
All Tech Is Human
All Tech Is Human
Non-profit building the responsible tech community, with free reports, career guides, mentorship programmes, a job board and a large directory of people working on tech and society issues.
Amazon Employees for Climate Justice — Open Letter
amazonclimatejustice.org
The open letter and campaign from employees pressing their employer on climate and data-center energy use.
Apollo Research
apolloresearch.ai
An AI safety lab focused on "scheming" — models that pursue their own goals while appearing aligned. Publishes research on detecting deception, evaluations and governance advice.
Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society
cyber.harvard.edu
Harvard University center studying the ethics, governance, and societal impact of the internet and AI, and anchor institution for the Ethics and Governance of AI Fund.
Better Images of AI
betterimagesofai.org
A free, openly licensed image library replacing glowing-robot stock art with pictures that show how AI systems actually work.
Center for Humane Technology
humanetech.com
Nonprofit working to align technology design with human wellbeing, addressing extractive incentives in tech and AI.
Centre for the Study of Existential Risk
CSER - Centre for the Study of Existential Risk
Cambridge research centre studying risks that could threaten humanity's long-term future, with open papers, seminars and policy submissions.
Chatham House
Chatham House – International Affairs Think Tank
The Royal Institute of International Affairs, an independent policy institute based in London, publishing research on international affairs, governance and technology.
Clay Mathematics Institute
Clay Mathematics Institute
The institute behind the Millennium Prize Problems, with free lecture videos, published proofs, historical mathematics archives and details of its research programmes.
DAIR Institute
DAIR (Distributed AI Research Institute)
Independent, community-rooted AI research institute founded by Timnit Gebru, studying the real harms of AI instead of the hype.
Data & Society Research Institute
datasociety.net
Independent nonprofit researching the social implications of data-centric and automated technologies, informing policy and public understanding.
Data Labelers Association
datalabelers.org
An association organizing the data-labeling workforce behind AI training data around pay, conditions and recognition.
DI.DAY — Digital Independence Day
di.day
A campaign encouraging people and institutions to reduce their dependence on a handful of large technology platforms.
Digital Recovery & Mental Health Centre (DRC)
digitalrecoverycentre.org
A Canadian non-profit offering free, structured support for people and families harmed by social media and heavy online life — compulsive screen use, comparison culture, distress after posting or after deleting accounts, financial fallout, and difficulty leaving platforms. Peer-led and recovery-oriented, delivered virtually across Canada. Founded by Kayleigh Robertson.
Distributed Denial of Secrets
ddosecrets.org
A nonprofit that archives and publishes hacked and leaked datasets in the public interest, with a free searchable index.
Extropic
Extropic
Company building thermodynamic computing hardware it claims is far more energy efficient than GPUs.
FAR.AI
far.ai
Non-profit AI safety research lab publishing technical work on model robustness and evaluation, plus events and a fellowship pipeline for researchers entering the field.
Ford Foundation
fordfoundation.org
Global foundation committed to social justice, funding technology initiatives that promote equity, inclusion, and accountable AI governance.
Foundation for American Innovation
thefai.org
A technology policy institute publishing free reports and commentary on AI regulation, automation and the economics of emerging technology.
Friends of the Congo
friendsofthecongo.org
An advocacy organization working on the human cost of mineral extraction that supplies the global electronics and AI supply chain.
Future of Life Institute
Future of Life Institute
Non-profit working on risks from advanced technology, publishing policy work, the AI Safety Index, open letters and a large free podcast and newsletter archive.
Guardrails Alliance
guardrailsalliance.org
Coalition advocating for safety standards and guardrails on AI systems.
Huniki Federation
huniki.ai
A federated project building shared, community-governed AI infrastructure rather than a single company-owned platform.
Institute for AI Policy and Strategy (IAPS)
Institute for AI Policy and Strategy
Research institute publishing free reports and analysis on AI governance, compute policy, security and international coordination.
Isomorphic Labs
isomorphiclabs.com
Alphabet company applying AI models to drug discovery, spun out of Google DeepMind.
Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies
Joint Center - For Political and Economic Studies
The nation's Black think tank, with a technology policy program focused on equity in the digital economy.
Just Tech (SSRC)
Just Tech
Social Science Research Council program funding and publishing work on technology, power, and public life.
Lesan AI
lesan.ai
A translation project built for Ethiopian and other underserved languages by researchers from those language communities.
Machine Intelligence Research Institute
intelligence.org
Research organization focused on the technical safety problems of advanced AI systems.
Math and AI
mathandai.org
Organization exploring the mathematical foundations of AI and improving public understanding of it.
METR
metr.org
A research nonprofit that independently evaluates frontier AI models to measure what they can actually do and what risks that creates. Reports are free.
Microsoft Research
Microsoft Research
Microsoft's research division: published papers, open datasets and tools, plus its internship and residency programs.
Migration and Technology Monitor
migrationtechmonitor.com
A research project documenting the technologies used at borders and their effect on people who migrate.
Mila (Quebec AI Institute)
mila.quebec
Montreal research institute founded by Yoshua Bengio: publications, research teams, and programs for students and visiting researchers.
MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy
MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy
MIT research group studying how digital technology and AI change work, wages and productivity, with published papers and reports.
MIT Media Lab
media.mit.edu
MIT research lab exploring human-AI collaboration, alongside a joint fund with Berkman Klein supporting research on AI's ethical and governance challenges.
New Mexico Environmental Law Center — Project Jupiter
nmelc.org
A border-community legal challenge to a large AI data center project, with filings and updates.
NSA Artificial Intelligence Security Center
nsa.gov
The US National Security Agency's AI Security Center: published guidance, joint advisories and best-practice sheets on securing AI systems against attack. Free to read and download.
Omidyar Network
omidyar.com
Philanthropic investment firm supporting organizations that harness technology to empower individuals and communities responsibly.
Open Source Initiative
opensource.org
The stewards of the Open Source Definition, with plain-language explanations of every approved licence and guidance on choosing one for your own project.
Oxford Institute for Ethics in AI
oxford-aiethics.ox.ac.uk
University of Oxford institute researching the ethical problems arising from AI, from societal downstream effects to how AI systems reflect human values.
Oxford Martin AI Governance Initiative
Oxford Martin AIGI
Oxford research group on AI governance, publishing open papers and briefings on regulation, compute governance and international coordination.
Partnership on AI
partnershiponai.org
Multi-stakeholder nonprofit coalition of tech companies and civil society organizations shaping best practices and public dialogue on AI's benefits and risks.
PRISM — Partnership for Research Into Sentient Machines
PRISM
Non-profit helping build the field of digital minds, supporting research and education on AI consciousness, moral status and AI minds.
Refugee Law Lab
refugeelab.ca
A research group studying how technology is used in refugee and immigration systems, and the legal consequences.
Rights x Tech
rightsxtech.com
Gathering and community connecting technologists, organizers, and researchers around power, rights, and technology.
Secure AI Project
Secure AI Project
Develops and advocates for policies that reduce the risk of severe harm from advanced AI, promoting transparency, accountability and safe development.
Signal Foundation
signalfoundation.org
Nonprofit behind the Signal messenger, publishing on private communication and surveillance.
Stanford Digital Economy Lab
Stanford Digital Economy Lab
Interdisciplinary Stanford research institute studying how digital technology and AI change work, productivity and shared prosperity, with public papers and data.
Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI (HAI)
hai.stanford.edu
Interdisciplinary Stanford institute advancing AI research, education, policy, and practice to improve the human condition, with strong ethics and governance focus.
Tech Justice Law Project
techjusticelaw.org
A legal organization representing people harmed by technology products, including families in mental-health cases against platforms.
Tech Oversight Project
techoversight.org
Advocacy organization pushing for accountability and antitrust enforcement against dominant tech platforms.
Tech Workers Coalition
techworkerscoalition.org
A volunteer network of technology workers organizing around labor conditions, ethics and accountability inside the industry.
TechEquity
techequity.us
A nonprofit that works to make the tech industry share its prosperity and answer for economic harms. It focuses on housing and working conditions, and publishes research such as the 2026 California AI Compass.
The Learning & Memory Lab
lamlab.ai
Research-driven lab studying memory and judgment in AI agents, publishing work on agent memory systems.
The Library of Babel Group
georgetown.edu
A Georgetown law-center project on privacy, records and what happens when everything is searchable.
Transluce
transluce.org
A nonprofit AI research lab building open tools to inspect and understand what AI systems are doing internally and how they behave, including public reports on AI agent activity.
UC Berkeley Center for Human-Compatible AI (CHAI)
humancompatible.ai
Research center developing AI systems that are provably beneficial and aligned with human values.
We and AI
weandai.org
A UK nonprofit running free public education on AI, aimed at people outside the technology industry.
Entrepreneurship & Free Tools
A-Speakers
a-speakers.com
International speakers bureau headquartered in Denmark with US and UK offices, claiming 1,000+ client organizations and access to thousands of speakers worldwide.
ACE NextGen
acenextgen.org
National community for the next generation of Asian American entrepreneurs and small business owners, with local chapters, events, and peer mentorship.
B Lab (B Corp)
bcorporation.net
Nonprofit network behind the B Corp certification, helping businesses balance profit and purpose through verified social and environmental standards.
BigSpeak Speakers Bureau
bigspeak.com
One of the larger bureaus by its own account (~$370M booked, 72% of the Fortune 1000 as clients), with a roster including James Clear and Marc Randolph.
BUILD (build.org)
build.org
National nonprofit that uses entrepreneurship as a teaching tool, guiding high school students in under-resourced communities to launch real ventures while building toward college and career.
Camelback Ventures
camelbackventures.org
Fellowship and capital for underrepresented entrepreneurs in education, tech, and social impact.
Digital Content Next (DCN)
Digital Content Next
Trade association providing news, research and information for and about the digital media industry.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
drkfoundation.org
Multi-year funding and hands-on support for early-stage social impact organizations.
Eagles Talent Speakers Bureau
eaglestalent.com
Full-service speakers bureau, 40+ years in business, with hundreds of speakers across categories and clients including Capital One, Ford, Yale, and Wells Fargo. Non-exclusive booking for most speakers, plus a smaller exclusive roster they manage directly.
Echoing Green
echoinggreen.org
Fellowships offering funding, mentorship, and community for emerging social entrepreneurs.
Echoing Green
echoinggreen.org
Nonprofit providing seed funding and fellowships to early-stage social entrepreneurs, especially leaders of color, building solutions to social problems.
EforAll (Entrepreneurship for All)
eforall.org
Runs free accelerators, pitch contests, and year-long mentorship for early-stage entrepreneurs, with a Spanish-language EparaTodos track and a focus on founders historically shut out of capital.
Endless Frontier Labs
endlessfrontierlabs.com
Nine-month NYU-based program that helps early-stage science and technology startups reach the next milestone, at no cost to founders.
Equity | Impact Center
equityimpactcenter.org
A research-based capacity-building organization in the Pittsburgh region working with nonprofit leaders, founders, artists, institutions, and funders to advance equity. Its programs include the Social Impact Fellowship, the Transformative Leader Program, the SCALE Fellowship, a Creative in Residence program, and a nonprofit accelerator, plus an impact report and published stories.
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
kauffman.org
One of the largest foundations dedicated to entrepreneurship, funding research and programs to expand economic opportunity through business creation.
Find Your Local SBDC (Small Business Development Center)
americassbdc.org
Free, in-person business advising funded through the SBA — help with plans, financing, licensing, and hiring.
Founders Fund
Founders Fund
The San Francisco venture firm's site and essays on what it funds and why — a free window into how investors actually think about startups.
Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN)
genglobal.org
Worldwide network of entrepreneurship programs, research, and policy work, best known for organizing Global Entrepreneurship Week across more than 180 countries.
Harlem Capital
hucapital.co
Early-stage venture firm investing in diverse founders, with public portfolio information, programs, and fellowship opportunities.
Harlem Capital
harlem.capital
Venture firm investing in diverse founders, with public resources and an internship pipeline.
NFTE (Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship)
nfte.com
Delivers entrepreneurship education to middle school, high school, and college students worldwide, with curriculum, business plan competitions, and educator training.
NYU Stern Endless Frontier Labs
stern.nyu.edu
Mentor-driven program for early-stage deep-tech and science startups run out of NYU Stern.
Pledge 1%
Pledge 1%
A global movement that encourages companies to pledge 1% of equity, profit, product or employee time to charitable causes.
Skoll Foundation
skoll.org
Foundation investing in social entrepreneurs and innovators tackling the world's most pressing problems.
Start Small Think Big
startsmallthinkbig.org
Nonprofit offering free workshops, events, and legal and financial support for under-resourced small business owners.
Techstars Foundation
techstars.com
Nonprofit funding organizations that advance equity and inclusion in entrepreneurship, offering grants to support underrepresented founders.
The Awesome Foundation
awesomefoundation.org
Local chapters awarding $1,000 microgrants every month, no strings attached.
The Entrepreneurship Network (TEN)
entrepreneurshipnetwork.net
A virtual incubator and venture studio supporting early-stage founders with structured programs, mentorship, and startup resources.
The Pollination Project
thepollinationproject.org
Rolling seed grants up to $500 for early-stage, community-rooted projects.
Tory Burch Foundation Business Webinars
toryburchfoundation.org
Free weekly live webinars led by educators and entrepreneurs, covering marketing, finance, operations, and supply chain.
Career & Professional Optimization
Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement
Free archive of long interviews with scientists, writers, athletes, business founders and public figures about how their careers actually unfolded.
CoGenerate (formerly Encore.org)
cogenerate.org
Research and programs on encore careers — purpose-driven second acts, often in nonprofit and social impact work.
Finance & Quant Society
financeandquantsociety.org
A high school quant and finance league where students learn, compete, research, and connect around investing, quantitative analysis, and financial careers.
HolonIQ Impact Research and Analysis
HolonIQ
Published research and analysis on education, skills and workforce markets from HolonIQ, including global market reports and outlook pieces.
Path Forward: Paid Return-to-Work Internships
pathforward.org
A nonprofit that places people restarting careers after caregiving breaks into paid mid-career internships at partner employers.
The Burning Glass Institute
burningglassinstitute.org
A nonprofit research institute that translates labor-market data into insights about skills, mobility, and the future of work.
World Wide Technology
wwt.com
Large technology solutions provider; its site publishes free technical research, labs and articles alongside its own job listings.
AI & Assistive Tools
Eliza Research
elizaresearch.ai
Group building the open source Eliza personal agent and related products at the intersection of AI and people.
Emergence AI
Emergence AI
A company building governed, verifiable agentic infrastructure for enterprise systems, with free research and publications on its site.