W.K. Kellogg Foundation

Founders First Capital Partners, LLC is a venture capital firm established in 2015 and based in San Diego, California. The firm specializes in providing growth capital and business acceleration support to service-based companies, particularly those led by underrepresented founders, including women, ethnic minorities, and military veterans. Founders First Capital Partners focuses on businesses located outside major capital markets, aiming to empower these enterprises to become significant job creators within their communities. The firm employs a proprietary platform that offers revenue-based funding and accelerator programs designed to transition underserved businesses into tech-enabled companies with recurring revenues between $5 million and $10 million. By fostering inclusive teams and supporting growth in low- to moderate-income areas, Founders First Capital Partners aims to generate high-yield investments for its limited partners while creating impactful economic opportunities.

STEM NOLA is a non-profit organization founded to expose, inspire and engage communities

Mississippi Food Network began in 1984 as a food bank warehouse facility to accumulate, store and distribute food and household items for charities that would make the final distribution to needy people in the community.

Merantix AG is a Berlin-based incubator and venture capital firm founded in 2016, focusing on pre-seed, seed, and growth capital investments predominantly in the artificial intelligence and technology sectors. The firm is dedicated to commercializing AI across various industries by conceptualizing, building, and scaling machine learning companies within a supportive incubation environment. Merantix targets domains that heavily rely on human decision-making to solve complex challenges, with current projects including automated breast cancer screening systems, platforms for self-driving car testing, and engines for automated trading. In collaboration with leading European industry partners, Merantix is incubating several companies that are set to become independent businesses. Additionally, their MX Labs unit actively explores new AI use cases in various industries, indicating a commitment to innovation and expansion. The firm is also focused on growing its team of skilled software engineers, machine intelligence engineers, and entrepreneurs.

Marketplace is a radio program that focuses on business, the economy, and events that influence them. It is the national daily business news program originating from the West Coast. It is hosted by Kai Ryssdal, an American radio journalist. The show is produced and distributed by American Public Media, in association with the University of Southern California. Its list of companion programs includes Marketplace Morning Report with David Brancaccio, Marketplace Weekend with Lizzie O'Leary, and Marketplace Tech with Ben Johnson. Marketplace programs are currently being broadcasted by more than 500 public radio stations nationwide across the United States and are heard by nearly 11 million weekly listeners.

Everytable, based in Los Angeles, California, operates grab-and-go restaurants that focus on providing nutritious, fresh, made-from-scratch meals at affordable prices. Founded in 2015, the company offers a diverse menu that includes items such as chicken caesar salads, Puebla chicken tinga, and kid-friendly options like spaghetti and meatballs. Everytable aims to make healthy food accessible to all by utilizing a tech-driven casual restaurant model that reduces traditional restaurant costs. This approach enables consumers to order homely meals online, reflecting the company’s mission to transform the food landscape by prioritizing affordability and quality. Originally known as Harvest Fresh Foods, the company rebranded to Everytable in November 2017.

The Grand Rapids Children's Museum is daily drop-in programs that encourage discovery and learning through play.

High-quality educational resources for teachers and students to know, use, and enjoy mathematics.Providing comprehensive math curriculum, tasks, lesson plans, professional services and a format for engaging mathematical discussion.

Southwest Counseling Solutions has served the southwest Detroit community since 1970. They help more than 16,000 individuals and families a year improve their lives through our four Centers of Excellence: Adult Counseling Services; Early Childhood and Family Literacy; Children, Youth and Families; and Supportive Housing. Southwest Counseling Solutions is a 501(c)(3) that employs more than 350 staff persons. They represent the fields of psychiatry, psychology, social work, counseling and education. They are one of the largest providers of bilingual services in the state, and offer all of our services in both English and Spanish.

Wayne State University Law School is a school.

Sixup PBC, Inc. is a for-profit technology company based in San Francisco that operates an online lending platform aimed at supporting high-achieving, low-income students in obtaining financing for their college education. Founded in 2014, Sixup provides responsible and affordable loans with minimal paperwork, facilitating access to funds for students who are often underserved and underfunded. The company employs a systems-based approach to aggregate, underwrite, and fund loans, creating a new asset class referred to as Future-Prime, which encompasses millions of students and represents significant annual financing volume. Sixup has raised substantial equity and lending capital from various investors, allowing it to operate as a consumer lender across 18 states. The company collaborates with numerous community-based organizations and advocacy groups to enhance its impact on the educational landscape.

Sixup PBC, Inc. is a for-profit technology company based in San Francisco that operates an online lending platform aimed at supporting high-achieving, low-income students in obtaining financing for their college education. Founded in 2014, Sixup provides responsible and affordable loans with minimal paperwork, facilitating access to funds for students who are often underserved and underfunded. The company employs a systems-based approach to aggregate, underwrite, and fund loans, creating a new asset class referred to as Future-Prime, which encompasses millions of students and represents significant annual financing volume. Sixup has raised substantial equity and lending capital from various investors, allowing it to operate as a consumer lender across 18 states. The company collaborates with numerous community-based organizations and advocacy groups to enhance its impact on the educational landscape.

Macro is a disruptive media company focused on the multicultural market. Macro specializes in creating film, television and digital content for a multicultural audience. The company works to marry gifted storytellers with the sorely-needed capital to bring their stories to life, and doing so across traditional and unconventional platforms and distribution channels.

Prosperity Works is a nonprofit organization based in New Mexico that focuses on providing family support, financial education, and asset planning. The organization partners with various entities throughout the state to ensure that all New Mexicans have the opportunity, knowledge, and relationships necessary to achieve economic prosperity. Prosperity Works advocates for policies that promote social and economic opportunities, aiming to empower individuals and families to improve their economic circumstances through asset-building strategies.