activities · 17
what they do
direct service · 15
- Brain performance and psychological health program Neuroscience-Based Cognitive TrainingOperates the Heroes PeakMind Performance program, utilizing neuroscience and brain performance techniques to improve psychological health and executive functioning for participants. The program includes monthly progress evaluations and has achieved significant improvements in participants' psychological health and executive functioning.
- Community Events and Resource Fairs Veteran Commemoration and Memorial EventsHosts various community events, including speaking engagements on topics like military spouse unemployment and family resource fairs.
- Community events and resource fairs Veteran Commemoration and Memorial EventsHosts various community events, including speaking events on topics like military spouse unemployment and family resource fairs.
- Connects entrepreneurs to global founder network Member and Industry Directory ServicesFacilitates access to a network of over 5,000 founders across 140 countries, enabling collaboration and support for entrepreneurial growth.
- Delivers business accelerator programs for startups Entrepreneurship Incubation & Technical AssistanceOffers structured accelerator courses—Bootstart Accelerator, 10x Launch Accelerator, and 10x Scale Accelerator—that cover problem-solution fit, scaling, business development, strategic partnerships, and operational execution for entrepreneurs.
- Heroes PeakMind Performance Program Neuroscience-Based Cognitive TrainingOperates a brain performance program driven by Vitanya, a human performance company specializing in neuroscience. The program provides thousands of brain performance sessions and monthly evaluations to improve psychological health and executive functioning for participants, with reported outcomes of 80% improved psychological health and 31% improved executive functioning.
- Hosts school supplies giveaway for K-8 students Back-to-School Supply DistributionOrganizes a drive-thru event providing backpacks and school supplies to K-8 students, supporting educational readiness in the community.
- Hosts speaking events on military spouse employment Veteran Commemoration and Memorial EventsConducted a public speaking event on April 24, 2019, featuring Eric Eversole of Hiring Our Heroes, focused on addressing military spouse unemployment.
- Offers free entrepreneurial foundations coursesProvides a Free Entrepreneur Foundations program with courses in Innovation Foundations and Ideation Incubation to help individuals develop and accelerate entrepreneurial ideas.
- Operates multiple community and veteran support programs Military & Veteran Support PackagesRuns a portfolio of programs including the One Community Initiative, The Bridge Forum, Celebrating the Dream, Heropreneur Academy, Phoenix Tools 4 School, Military Employment, Play it Forward, Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway, and Veterans Reach to Teach, serving diverse community and veteran populations.
- Performing Arts Exposure Program ("Play It Forward") Youth Music Access ProgramsOperates the "Play It Forward" program to expose Arizona students to various aspects of the performing arts, including hosting events like "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire In Concert" and "Two Trains Running."
- Performing arts exposure for students Youth Music Access ProgramsOperates the "Play It Forward" program to expose Arizona students to various aspects of the performing arts, including presenting concerts and theatrical performances.
- Phoenix Tools 4 School Program Back-to-School Supply DistributionOperates an annual initiative providing basic school readiness supplies, such as backpacks, notebooks, and writing utensils, to K-8 students whose families cannot afford them, through drive-thru giveaway events. This program has been running for at least 11 years.
- Provide school supplies to K-8 students Back-to-School Supply DistributionOperates the annual Phoenix Tools 4 School initiative, providing basic school readiness supplies such as backpacks, notebooks, and writing utensils to K-8 students whose families cannot afford them. This program has been held annually since at least 2016.
- Provides neuroscience-based brain performance program for veterans Neuroscience-Based Cognitive TrainingOperates the Heroes PeakMind Performance program in partnership with Vitanya, a human performance company specializing in neuroscience, offering brain performance sessions to improve cognitive and psychological health.
capacity building · 2
- Entrepreneurship Training and Acceleration Entrepreneurship Incubation & Technical AssistanceOffers a Free Entrepreneur Foundations program and accelerator courses (Bootstart, 10x Launch, 10x Scale) that cover innovation, ideation, problem-solution fit, scaling, business development, strategic partnerships, and operational execution. The program also connects participants to a global network of founders.
- Entrepreneurship training and acceleration programsOffers a Free Entrepreneur Foundations program and accelerator courses (Bootstart, 10x Launch, 10x Scale) covering innovation, ideation, problem-solution fit, scaling, business development, strategic partnerships, and operational execution. Participants are connected to a global network of founders.
strategies · 30
how they think
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- Accelerating Entrepreneurial Ideas with Leanstack Methodology Leanstack_methodologyThe organization utilizes the Leanstack process within its entrepreneurial curriculum to provide a structured approach that accelerates ideas towards profitability.
- Awareness and Advocacy Through Public Dialogue awareness_through_public_dialogueUses public speaking series and strategic partnerships, such as with the Goldwater Institute, to raise awareness and advocate for improved employment outcomes for veterans and military spouses.
- Awareness through Public Dialogue awareness_through_public_dialogueThe organization uses a speaking series, in partnership with the Goldwater Institute, to raise awareness and promote opportunities for improving employment outcomes, particularly for veterans and military spouses, by fostering public discussion and engagement.
- Cognitive Performance Enhancement cognitive_performance_enhancementThe organization provides programs focused on enhancing cognitive performance and mental prowess, indicating a belief that optimized brain function leads to improved outcomes.
- Community Engagement Through Digital Forums community engagementFosters community connection and peer support through digital forums that enable dialogue, resource sharing, and collective problem-solving.
- Empowering through Entrepreneurship, Employment, and Education entrepreneurship_employment_educationThe organization believes that by focusing on entrepreneurship, employment, and education, it can empower veterans, first responders, and community contributors, thereby creating significant impact.
- Empowerment through Entrepreneurship, Employment, and Education entrepreneurship_employment_educationThe organization empowers individuals, particularly veterans, first responders, and community contributors, by providing resources and opportunities in entrepreneurship, employment, and education. This multi-faceted approach is believed to create significant community impact and foster leadership.
- Entrepreneurship, Employment, and Education as Pathways to Empowerment entrepreneurship_employment_educationThe organization uses entrepreneurship, employment, and education as core levers to empower individuals—particularly veterans, military spouses, first responders, and community contributors—by creating pathways to economic independence and community leadership.
- Facilitating Community Engagement through Forums community_engagementThe organization facilitates community engagement through forums, believing that these platforms are effective for fostering interaction and participation within the community.
- Integrated Neurofeedback, Supplementation, and Coaching for Brain Performance integrated_neurofeedback_supplementation_and_coachingThe organization integrates neurofeedback, proprietary supplementation, and personalized coaching, believing that this combined approach effectively optimizes brain performance.
- Leanstack Methodology for Entrepreneurial Acceleration Leanstack_methodologyThe organization utilizes the Leanstack process within its entrepreneurial curriculum to efficiently accelerate business ideas towards profitability, emphasizing a structured and iterative approach to development.
- Leanstack-Based Entrepreneurial Acceleration Leanstack methodologyApplies the Leanstack methodology within its entrepreneurial programming to help participants rapidly validate and scale ideas toward profitability.
- Microlearning for Content Delivery microlearningThe organization delivers educational content through bite-sized video lessons and short posts, optimizing for engagement and retention by breaking down information into manageable segments.
- Microlearning for Content Delivery microlearningThe organization delivers content through bite-sized video lessons and short posts, believing this microlearning approach enhances accessibility and retention.
- Multi-Faceted Brain Health Approach multi-faceted_brain_health_approachThe organization employs a comprehensive approach to brain health, including stabilizing free radical damage with antioxidants, clearing toxins, enhancing nutritional delivery, and activating neuro response through brainwave entrainment technology, believing that these combined methods lead to optimal brain function.
- Neuroscience-Based Brain Optimization neuroscience-based_brain_optimizationThe organization focuses on delivering products, technology, and services that support neural communication on electrical and chemical levels, believing this neuroscience-based approach optimizes healthy brain function.
- Neuroscience-Based Brain Optimization for Cognitive Performance neuroscience_based_brain_optimizationThe organization focuses on enhancing cognitive performance and mental prowess by delivering products, technology, and services that support neural communication at electrical and chemical levels, aiming to optimize healthy brain function through a multi-faceted approach including neurofeedback, supplementation, and coaching.
- Neuroscience-Driven Cognitive Optimization neuroscience-based brain optimizationUses a multi-modal, neuroscience-based approach—including neurofeedback, proprietary supplementation, brainwave entrainment, and coaching—to enhance cognitive performance, neural communication, and overall brain health.
- Performing Arts for Youth Empowerment performing_arts_youth_developmentThe organization uses engagement in performing arts as a method to empower youth and expose Arizona students to various facets of the arts through collaborative efforts.
- Raising Awareness through Public Dialogue awareness_through_public_dialogueThe organization partners with institutions like the Goldwater Institute to host speaking series, believing that public dialogue is an effective way to raise awareness and promote opportunities, particularly for improving employment outcomes for veterans and military spouses.
- Stage-Agnostic Entrepreneurial Curriculum stage_agnostic_supportThe organization offers an entrepreneurial curriculum designed to be beneficial for companies at any stage of development, regardless of their location or industry, ensuring broad applicability and accessibility.
- Stage-Agnostic Entrepreneurial Support stage-agnostic_supportThe organization offers an entrepreneurial curriculum designed to benefit companies at any stage of development, regardless of location or industry, indicating a belief in universal principles of entrepreneurship applicable across diverse contexts.
- Stage-Agnostic, Accessible Entrepreneurial Training stage-agnostic supportProvides an entrepreneurial curriculum that supports businesses at any stage of development, across industries and geographies, delivered through microlearning formats like short videos and posts to ensure accessibility and engagement.
- Targeted Entrepreneurial Support for the Military Community targeted_support_for_military_communityThe organization provides free entrepreneurial learning resources specifically to U.S. Veterans, Active U.S. Service Members, and Military Spouses, recognizing their unique needs and potential for entrepreneurship.
- Targeted Entrepreneurial Support for the Military Community targeted_support_for_military_communityThe organization provides free entrepreneurial learning resources specifically to U.S. Veterans, Active U.S. Service Members, and Military Spouses, recognizing their unique needs and potential for business development.
- Targeted Support for Military Communities targeted support for military communityOffers free entrepreneurial learning resources specifically tailored to U.S. Veterans, Active Service Members, and Military Spouses to reduce barriers to economic opportunity.
- Veteran-to-Teacher Pipeline veteran_to_teacher_pipelineThe organization connects veterans and their spouses to teaching opportunities by providing support for them to earn substitute or permanent teacher certifications, addressing both veteran employment and educational needs.
- Veteran-to-Teacher Workforce Pipeline veteran-to-teacher pipelineSupports veterans and military spouses in transitioning to teaching careers by helping them obtain substitute or permanent teaching certifications.
- Youth Development Through Performing Arts Engagement performing_arts_youth_developmentEngages youth in the performing arts as a method to foster personal growth, leadership, and empowerment, often through collaborative programs that expose students to diverse artistic experiences.
- Youth Empowerment through Performing Arts performing_arts_youth_developmentThe organization uses engagement in performing arts as a specific mechanism to empower youth.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Heroes PeakMind Performance
A 24-week program designed to enhance cognitive performance for U.S. veterans and law enforcement personnel through neuroscience and personalized coaching.
Heropreneur Academy
Offers free entrepreneurial resources and training for U.S. veterans, active service members, and military spouses to foster business development.
Phoenix Tools 4 School
An annual initiative providing school supplies to students from low-income families to ensure they are prepared for the school year.
Veterans Reach to Teach
Connects veterans and their spouses with teaching opportunities by assisting them in earning teaching certifications.
relationships · 15
who they work with
- APS Partner — Supports the Play It Forward program.
- American Legion Travis L. Williams Post #65 Partner — Hosted the Thanksgiving turkey giveaway event at their facility in Phoenix, AZ.
- American Legion Travis L. Williams Post 65 Partner — Facilitates the Play It Forward program in coordination with this organization.
- American Legion Travis L. Williams Post 65 Partner — Hosted the Phoenix Tools 4 School event in 2024 and 2016.
- Arizona Accelerator Partner — The Heropreneur Academy is located at the Arizona Accelerator and collaborates on entrepreneurial curriculum.
- City of Phoenix Partner — Collaborates with Herozona Foundation to honor veteran teachers and distribute toys during National Teacher Appreciation Week.
- Equality Health Foundation Partner — Collaborates with Herozona Foundation on the One Community Initiative to establish a community-based Point of Dispensing (POD) system for equitable vaccine access
- Goldwater Institute Partner — Collaborates with Herozona Foundation on the Military Employment Collaborative Series.
- Hiring Our Heroes Partner — Collaborates with Herozona Foundation to remove barriers and empower military spouses in Arizona.
- Laveen School District Partner — Collaborates with Herozona Foundation to honor veteran teachers and distribute toys during National Teacher Appreciation Week.
- Phoenix Suns Partner — Supports the Play It Forward program.
- Phoenix Symphony Partner — Collaborated on the "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire In Concert" event.
- Roosevelt School District Partner — Collaborates with Herozona Foundation to honor veteran teachers and distribute toys during National Teacher Appreciation Week.
- The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center Partner — Hosts Herozona Foundation's event to honor veteran teachers during National Teacher Appreciation Week.
- Vitanya Partner — Drives the Heroes PeakMind Performance program, specializing in neuroscience and brain performance.