For those that know my background, you know I have a soft spot for entrepreneurs. I've seen firsthand that entrepreneurship can be a path to economic prosperity and freedom. I'm deeply committed to helping educate young individuals about entrepreneurship, particularly in lower income communities that don't have organic access to business owners. This is a gap in our current education system.

Here are the facts. NFTE alumni are 12.5x more likely to start a business than young adults in general. 96% of NFTE seniors are on track to graduate high school on time, compared to less than 80% among their peers.

• $500 donated supports a student for a year
• 1 in 4 students go on to start a business
• Every $2,000 raised is effectively starting a new business

While any school can partner with NFTE, donations help us target students that need help -- 76% of schools that we partner with have free and reduced lunch rates of 50% or greater.

NFTE believes in the transformative power of entrepreneurial thinking. Through my work with them, I have seen how young minds, when given the tools, resources, and confidence to innovate, can change the trajectory of their lives and the world around them. 

Every dollar you give fuels the dreams of tomorrow's business pioneers, changemakers, and community leaders. And you can feel extra good knowing that 25% of all new donations will be matched by a generous donor. 

Join me in fueling a brighter future! Donate now!