Breakthrough Builders
Social Venture Founders
We are interested in entrepreneurs, institutional builders, and innovators who are tackling complex societal challenges by creating new models rather than attempting to reform failing systems.
Breakthrough Builders supports bold founders through:
Seed grants
Early philanthropic support of $10K - $50K per idea is designed to help founders test their idea and demonstrate traction.
Strategic guidance
Founders in the Breakthrough Builders community receive strategic guidance and perspective from seasoned entrepreneurs, creators, and innovators.
Access to philanthropic network
Founders are invited to exclusive showcases, pitch competitions, workshops, and other events with philanthropists and investors in the Breakthrough Builders syndicate.
Milestone-based support
As ventures demonstrate real progress and credibility, additional resources can follow.
We look for bold founders who demonstrate the qualities most essential for building meaningful ventures:
Clarity of vision
Courage
Fortitude
Integrity
Examples of social ventures of interest include:
New educational models and institutions
Technological innovations that expand human freedom
New approaches to civic life and social trust
Breakthrough models in health, governance, or community
Ventures that create meaningful work, dignity, and opportunity
Both non-profit and/or for-profit models
Breakthrough builders does not support political or policy-focused ventures.