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Building the Next Generation of Entrepreneurial Leaders

We equip youth from communities long left out of opportunities with the training, access, and capital to launch businesses, create jobs, transform their futures, and redefine what’s possible.

 OUR PROGRAMS 

Where Ambition Meets Access

Whether guiding a teen with a dream or supporting a young adult ready to leap, Gray Matter provides a launchpad for future leaders.

From early exposure to entrepreneurship to hands-on experience launching real ventures, our programs are designed to grow students’ skills, confidence, and networks at every stage. We offer mentorship, funding, and real-world opportunities. And it works: Over 75% of our engaged alumni go on to launch businesses, land internships, or continue their education within a year.

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REAL INVESTMENT. MEASURABLE RESULTS. A NEW GENERATION LEADING THE WAY.

We challenge outdated systems and unlock new possibilities through real-world learning, funding, and leadership development.

2750+

youth empowered through entrepreneurial training and real-world business exposure.

113+

teen entrepreneurs launched and supported with mentorship, seed funding, and leadership coaching.

$125,000+

invested directly into youth-led ventures through seed funding, pro bono services, and startup resources.

Programs

Innovative bootcamps, immersive national partner programs, and foundational experiences for young adults 14-24.

Get Involved

Use your expertise to help us create a stronger, more equitable future for all. Partner, volunteer or join our board.

Purpose

For us, entrepreneurship isn't just a career, it's a mindset. Our programs, centered on entrepreneurial education, shift thinking from curiosity to action.

SINCE OUR INCEPTION IN 2016

Entrepreneurship Has Always Been Our Vehicle for Economic Equity
WWhat started as a bold idea has become a nationally recognized model for cultivating youth who disrupt industries, build wealth and social capital, and lead with purpose.

Our Funders and Corporate Sponsors

When you give to Gray Matter, you're helping create real opportunities for young people to explore their purpose, grow their confidence, and lead with intention. Your support makes it possible for students to access paid internships, mentorship, hands-on experiences, and the tools they need to turn ideas into meaningful action.

 

Let’s keep going, together.

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