named programs · 2 · from sources
what they call their work
Founders Collective
Selective year-long program for 8-10 high-potential founders annually, including a 3-day summer retreat, monthly accountability check-ins, and mentorship from Founders in Residence and industry experts.
Generosity Pledge
Initiative encouraging participating founders to give back to the startup community, reinforcing a culture of generosity and mutual support within Arizona’s innovation ecosystem.
activities · 1 group
what they do
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Entrepreneurship Accelerator & Training Programs 6 activities
- Early-stage founder supportHas supported over 120 early-stage tech entrepreneurs in Arizona since the organization's founding in 2015, providing seed funding and ongoing programmatic engagement to help grow their ventures.
- Early-stage founder supportProvides funding and support to Arizona-based tech entrepreneurs, having backed over 120 early-stage founders since the organization's founding in 2015 with an initial $100,000 seed investment.
- Founders Collective ProgramIdentifies and supports early-stage tech entrepreneurs in Arizona through an annual program that selects 8-10 founders. The program includes a 3-day summer retreat and monthly accountability check-ins covering venture updates and business needs.
- Founders Collective accelerator programSelects an annual cohort of 8–10 early-stage tech founders in Arizona for a one-year program that includes a 3-day summer retreat and monthly accountability check-ins featuring venture updates, peer feedback, and themed business discussions.
- Founders Collective programRuns an annual cohort-based program for 8-10 early-stage tech founders in Arizona, providing structured support over a one-year commitment. The program begins with a 3-day summer retreat and includes monthly accountability check-ins featuring venture updates, peer feedback, and themed discussions on core business challenges.
- Founders Collective programRuns an annual cohort-based program selecting 8–10 early-stage tech founders in Arizona for a one-year commitment that includes a 3-day summer retreat and ongoing support. The program has supported over 120 founders since 2015.
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financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$321K
Contributions & grants$243K76%
Program service revenue$75K23%
Investment income$3K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$500K
Program expenses64%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising22%
Salaries & benefits$342K
Grants paid out$14K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$255K
Cash$253K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$255K
Liquid reserves6.1 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -27.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| R BRANDON CLARKE | VICE CHAIR | 2 | $125K |
| DIANA VOWELS | PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $28K |
board members · 9
- BRAD JANNENGA — DIRECTOR THRU 02/26/2022
- BRENDA SCHMIDT — DIRECTOR
- GREGG SCORESBY — BOARD CHAIR
- HAMID SHOJAEE — DIRECTOR
- JACKY ALLING — DIRECTOR
- JI MI CHOI — TREASURER
- JIM PRENDERGAST — DIRECTOR
- MARIO MARTINEZ II — DIRECTOR
- THOMAS CURZON — DIRECTOR
relationships · 29
who they work with
- #yesphx Partner — Partner in Arizona's startup ecosystem, described as a unifying banner for the community.
- AZ TechCelerator Facility Partner — Partner that provides an incubation facility with mentors, training, affordable space, and resources for growing businesses.
- Arizona Commerce Authority Partner — Partner that is the state’s leading economic development organization, focused on recruiting, growing, and creating businesses in Arizona.
- Arizona Community Foundation Partner — Formed as a component fund of the Arizona Community Foundation.
- Arizona Small Business Association Partner — Partner whose mission is to foster and empower a thriving Arizona small business community by offering resources and advocacy.
- Arizona State University – E+I Edson Partner — Partner in the Arizona ecosystem, which offers a yearlong entrepreneurship experience for first-year students.
- Arizona Technology Council Partner — Partner established in 2002, which has grown to over 800 members and includes the Optics Valley Committee.
- Brad Selby Partner — Seasoned startup leader serving as a Founder in Residence.
- Brenda Schmidt Partner — Seasoned startup leader serving as a Founder in Residence.
- Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation (CEI) Partner — Partner that provides guidance, training, and resources for new ventures and team building.
- Clate Mask Partner — Seasoned startup leader serving as a Founder in Residence.
- GCU’s Canyon Ventures Partner — Partner that operates a startup business accelerator on the Opportunity Zone of West Phoenix, providing education, mentorship, and connections.
- Galvanize Partner — Listed as a community partner.
- Girls in Tech Partner — Partner that is a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating the gender gap in tech, with over 60,000 members globally.
- Greater Phoenix Economic Council Partner — Partner focused on attracting and growing quality businesses and advocating for Greater Phoenix's competitiveness.
- Gregg Scoresby Partner — Seasoned startup leader serving as a Founder in Residence.
- Heidi Jannenga Partner — Seasoned startup leader serving as a Founder in Residence.
- Jack Selby Partner — Seasoned startup leader serving as a Founder in Residence.
- Local First Arizona Partner — Partner founded in 2003, committed to community and economic development through connecting people, local businesses, and communities.
- McGuire Center for Entrepreneurship Partner — Partner that is a university-based center for entrepreneurship, established in 1984.
- NAU Boundaryless Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center Partner — Partner that helps students, faculty, staff, and community partners become innovators and converts ingenuity into action and value.
- SEED SPOT Partner — Partner that is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to supporting social entrepreneurs by providing access to resources, mentors, business fundamentals, and capital.
- Snell & Wilmer Partner — Listed as a community partner.
- Startup Tucson Partner — Partner founded in 2012 that has seen the innovation community grow with more funding, support organizations, accelerators, and incubators.
- State Forty Eight Foundation Partner — Partner that supports Arizona’s startup community and propels business growth through entrepreneurship programming, education, tools, resources, and grant funding.
- Tech Launch Arizona Partner — Partner that moves inventions from university research and technological innovation into the marketplace to create social and economic impact.
- University of Arizona Center for Innovation (UACI) Partner — Partner that is a startup incubator network with locations across Southern Arizona, providing expertise, connections, incubation programs, and space to science and technology startups.
- University of Arizona, Finding Opportunities and Resources to Grow Entrepreneurs (FORGE) Partner — Partner that is a unit of Research, Innovation, and Impact at the University of Arizona.
- Women Of MENA In Technology Partner — Partner that is a Non-Profit 501(c)(3) Organization established in Silicon Valley in 2015, focused on closing the diversity and gender gap in STEM.