Find the entrepreneur in you

Humanity 101® embraces innovation, human possibility, and local and global community-building.

The business model canvas (BMC) is one way to describe and discuss your business model. Learn how to adapt the BMC to fit your work.

This self-paced, 13-course program from DreamBuilder provides a step-by-step framework for launching or growing your own small business.

Learn what it means to have a product or service that is desirable, viable and feasible, and how each of those factors support a successful venture.

Creating value and making an impact comes from solving a problem. But first, you’ll need to find and define the problem.

Ashoka’s three-part series, Changemaking, empowers you to take on systems change without feeling overwhelmed.

A business model describes how your venture delivers value. Review different types of business models and find one that meets your needs.

Intrapreneurship drives innovation by empowering employees to develop ideas with senior leadership support, benefiting company growth, culture, and talent.

Mentorship is reflective and personalized, focusing on your entrepreneurial goals specifically or connecting about overall life experiences.

In this free, four-week course from Acumen Academy, you’ll use adaptive leadership techniques to solve leadership challenges.

Coaches offer feedback and guidance on a specific goal you hope to achieve. Review best practices for building a successful coaching relationship.

Logos and taglines are essential for creating a memorable brand identity, differentiating it from competitors.

Brand photography and headshots create a professional identity, build trust, and make your business more relatable.

This resource explores 9 techniques for creatives to generate business prospects for themselves.

In this module, you will learn digital marketing tactics that will work specifically for product-driven ecommerce businesses and the experience consumers expect today.

Digital marketing is essential for many types of businesses. Learn how to apply it to your business.

Customer discovery is the process of identifying who uses your product or service and understanding their needs.

Learn to collect information and build personas for your customer base as part of an effective marketing and sales strategy.

Sotrytelling builds trust, creates emotional connections, and highlights your business’s value. Learn how to use storytelling to elevate your business.

Storytelling transforms entrepreneurship by making messages relatable and memorable,.This module explores why you should use storytelling to boost your business.

In a fast-changing market, knowing when and how to pivot is crucial for success. Learn how to pivot to keep your business adaptable and competitive.

Prototyping turns ideas into reality, reducing risks and saving time. For entrepreneurs, it’s a key tool to build confidence, gather feedback, and create market-ready solutions.

This module covers the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their benefits for society and business longevity.

Wireframes are crucial for apps and digital platforms, enabling early user feedback, idea iteration, and project alignment.

Product-market fit is crucial for any venture; your business cannot succeed until you achieve it.

Learn how to gather insights from your users, buyers and stakeholders and use this feedback to help your business improve.

Learn about different revenue streams that allow you to deliver value to your customers and make money.

This module starts with a basic elevator pitch, adds depth and dimension, and shares prompts for expanding to a longer, formal pitch.

A needs/problem statement outlines the issue a project aims to address, clarifies who is affected, and helps convince funders that the project is essential.

Grants are non-repayable funds from various organizations to support specific projects, initiatives, or causes.

Before spending time and money applying for a grant, assess your grant readiness to improve your chances of success.

A grant proposal is a document that seeks funding by outlining a project’s objectives, methods, and impact.

Understanding different types of grants can help you find the right funding. Aligning them with your goals increases your chances of securing funding.

Whether you ask clients or investors for money, asking for business funding can be uncomfortable. This module teaches how to confidently structure funding requests.

The Financing Your Dream course by DreamBuilder will teach you how to identify your business’s needs and funding sources.

This course uses a guide from the U.S. Small Business Administration to help you understand how much money it will take to start your business.

It costs money to start a business. Explore five types of funding to help you understand your options.