About Us It all starts with access to opportunity for people to improve their lives. The Kauffman Foundation provides access to opportunities that help people achieve financial stability, upward mobility, and economic prosperity – regardless of race, gender, or geography. Our grantmaking, research, programs, and initiatives support the start and growth of new businesses, a more prepared […]
Outside of metro coastal cities, innovation and entrepreneurship rise September 27, 2022 After 11,000 miles in his Rise of the Rest tour bus, Steve Case has had a first-hand look at American entrepreneurship and, as we well know, vibrant ecosystems and tech innovation isn’t just found in Silicon Valley.
An update from the Board of Trustees September 27, 2022 This month, the Kauffman Foundation Board of Trustees formed a committee charged with selecting a firm to conduct a comprehensive national search for Kauffman’s next CEO.
Rural entrepreneurs turn stereotypes on their head September 20, 2022 Tina Metzer writes how rural entrepreneurship stands in direct opposition to antiquated tropes, building vibrant, inclusive economies in their communities.
La educación inclusiva comienza con comprender a quién se está enseñando September 13, 2022 La directora ejecutiva de AIRR, Karla Juárez, habla sobre la importancia del programa Inmigración 101 para apoyar a los estudiantes de familias inmigrantes.
Inclusive education begins with understanding who you’re teaching September 13, 2022 AIRR Executive Director Karla Juárez discusses the importance of the Immigration 101 program to support students of immigrant families.
Kauffman Knowledge Challenge The 2022 Knowledge Challenge RFP is intended to support activities that improve our understanding of entrepreneurship and generate practical, actionable, and rigorous evidence to inform decision making and change systems.
The real narrative around rural is vital to economic development September 2, 2022 Experts in the field of rural entrepreneurship discuss how data and community-led economic development supports a better understanding of rural America and what it needs to drive economic growth.
The State of Black Entrepreneurship: ‘We don’t get what we need, yet we still find a way forward.’ August 30, 2022 Three entrepreneurship leaders reflect on Black Business Month, providing insights into the state of Black business, persistent barriers, and reasons to hope – as well as ways communities and policymakers can strive for greater equity and inclusion in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Steve LaNasa Steve LaNasa in an educator-in-residence in Education for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. He works on activities related to credentialing, stackable credits, and degree-bearing programs, specifically research, landscape analysis, and recommendations for possible collaborative activities and investments. LaNasa is currently a board member at the Metropolitan Community College Foundation in Kansas City. He served as […]