Always start with lived experience, not just assumptions
Bring together people who know the challenges first-hand.
Recognize participants as co-creators, not recipients. Their diverse perspectives are a strategic asset in shaping solutions that resonate.
Build trust from day one through carefully facilitated, inclusive experiences that establish common purpose and psychological safety.
Design for deep, constant collaboration between external voices and internal stakeholders
Pair external changemakers with internal talents to create mixed teams that break down silos and challenge conventional thinking.
Use structured co-creation methods to ensure everyone’s voice is heard while aligning on clear innovation goals.
Facilitate ongoing learning and exchange, building long-term relationships between participants, experts, and brand stakeholders.
Combine upskilling and entrepreneur mentorship from idea to market-ready solution
Structure the program around a hands-on incubation process—guiding teams through ideation, prototyping, validation, and go-to-market strategy to ensure real-world relevance.
Support every step with venture coaching, expert insight, and storytelling tools to elevate concepts into compelling, actionable solutions with lasting impact.
Emphasize DEI as a business opportunity, not a compliance topic—resulting in meaningful, scalable innovations rooted in inclusion.