Raising_Founders

Raising Founders is an organization dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship among youth, particularly in the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area. Founded by Carl J. Gray III, the organization aims to equip young minds with essential skills and tools to succeed in the entrepreneurial landscape. Through hands-on programs, mentorship, and educational initiatives, Raising Founders provides a supportive environment for young entrepreneurs to launch and manage real businesses.

Raising Founders offers a variety of programs designed to nurture entrepreneurship among youth. Their flagship offering is a year-long incubator program where students can launch and manage real businesses. Additionally, they provide in-school curricula and after-school programs that emphasize hands-on experience and mentorship, integrating technology into business education.

Raising Founders provides mentorship, personalized guidance, and opportunities for real-world business experience. Participants in the incubator program benefit from in-person sessions, virtual check-ins, and access to business infrastructure, culminating in opportunities for pop-up shops and investor pitches.