The Ripple Center
The Ripple Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which works to mold social impact entrepren
06/03/2024
Happy Pride Month. Love is the foundation of positive impact. The Ripple Center is fully committed to providing access to changemakers regardless of who we love.
Reflect. Empower. Unite. Pride Month 2024’s theme encourages us all to reflect on the challenges we have overcome together and “empowers us to take action in shaping our collective future. At a time of division in our country and the world, this year’s theme calls for unity within and throughout the LGBTQIA+ community and is a call to action for ALL allies, especially those in government and the private sector, to demonstrate their alliance with the community-at-large at this critical time in our nation's history.” (nycpride.org)
The Ripple Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides individuals and organizations with the resources to build social enterprises. Check us out at www.theripplecenter.org
04/22/2024
Earth Day is a time to acknowledge and act upon the effect that we, as humans, have on our ONLY planet. Our home, with the perfect conditions for supporting life as we know it. The Ripple Center operates with the belief that the impacts business and industry have on our environment will determine our future. People and the planet must always be a part of the economic equation.
The Ripple Center is a 501(c)3 organization that empowers and educates young adults to build their own social enterprises. www.theripplecenter.org
04/04/2024
Applications for our 2024-2025 New Jersey Fellowship are open for a few more days! Our 8-month Fellowship program provides curriculum, industry leaders, mentors and potential investors for 18-24 year olds who want to build social enterprises and create a more equitable and sustainable future for us all. And it is all fully-funded for Fellows! Spread the word! To find out more, go to https://www.theripplecenter.org/fellowship-faq-1
The Ripple Fellows had the chance to speak with Mary & Zach Ben, Founders of Bidii Baby Foods, LLC - an agricultural cooperative registered on the Navajo Nation created out of concern for the low accessibility of healthy traditional foods for young children across the reservation. "Bidii" in Navajo translates to continuously eating or snacking. Permaculture and traditional Navajo growing techniques are utilized when planting, cultivating, and harvesting produce.
See last year’s Ripple on the Road interview with Mary and Zach: https://youtu.be/GaESzSUNjqA
The Ripple Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides full scholarships to Gen Zers who want to build social impact enterprises and create a more equitable and sustainable future for us all. Your opportunity to support the Fellows is at www.theripplecenter.org
03/18/2024
Applications for our 2024-2025 New Jersey Fellowship are open for three more weeks! The Ripple Center Fellowship provides curriculum, industry leaders, mentors and potential investors for 18-24 year olds who want to build social enterprises and create a more equitable and sustainable future for us all. And it is all fully-funded for Fellows! Spread the word! To find out more, go to www.theripplecenter.org
Join us for the culmination of The Ripple Center’s Gen Z impact entrepreneurship Fellowship. There will be two live pitch events showcasing each Fellow’s vision for their business or organization. Attend one or both evenings. Registration is required.
Tuesday, March 26 from 6:30pm - 8:00pm EST - Hear from the Fellows that have created an enterprise, but are just looking for pitch experience and feedback. To join, register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtde6spj8vH9yn8jJ4UWu1itmOAzsKUfee #/registration
Thursday, March 28 from 7:00pm - 8:00pm EST - Support Fellows who are seeking funding to launch their businesses and will be joined by potential investors. To join, register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pceqoqzkuGtJqSuUFF4KQzSGPdqziPIIY #/registration
Feel free to share this information with other individuals or organizations that may be interested in joining us for this event. Questions? Email [email protected]
03/04/2024
Applications for our 2024-2025 Fellowship are open. The Ripple Center Fellowship is a highly selective program that provides curriculum, industry leaders, mentors and potential investors for New Jersey Gen Zers who want to build impact enterprises and create a more equitable and sustainable future for us all. Become a part of this amazing community!
*No education requirement
*Fully-funded for Fellows
*Open to 18-24 year olds
Spread the word! To find out more about this opportunity, go to https://www.theripplecenter.org/fellowship-faq
02/28/2024
George Washington Carver made significant contributions to American agriculture and pioneered several practices that align with regenerative agriculture. He championed the practice of crop rotation, reinvigorated southern soils by introducing nitrogen-fixing crops and taught poor southern farmers—both white and black— more sustainable farming practices including the use of organic fertilizers. We acknowledge and celebrate the efforts of George Washington Carver and the many black entrepreneurs in the US that have helped change economic systems of oppression in order to positively impact people and the planet.
Applications for our 2024-2025 New Jersey Fellowship are open! Spread the word! To find out more, go to www.theripplecenter.org
A special thank you to Geoscape Solar for being one of our sponsors. Michael Boches, CEO of Geoscape Solar, spent some time answering questions from our Fellows about what it’s like to startup and maintain a business over time. As Chief Executive Officer, Boches is responsible for Geoscape Solar’s finance, administration, system design and operational strategy.
Are you looking to empower young adults to become conscientious capitalists? Contact us on ways you can sponsor our Fellows on their journey. https://www.theripplecenter.org/contact
02/16/2024
Sarah Breedlove was the first child in her family born into freedom after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. She went on to be known as Madam C. J. Walker and became an independent hairdresser and retailer of cosmetic creams. And by 1917, the company claimed to have trained nearly 20,000 women as sales agents for the product. The Ripple Center believes in providing equity of opportunity for everyone who wants to better our future. We acknowledge and celebrate the efforts of Sarah Breedlove.
Applications for our 2024-2025 New Jersey Fellowship are open! Spread the word! To find out more, go to www.theripplecenter.org
Wil Schroter (affectionately known as the “Pitch Deck Doctor”), Founder and CEO of Startups.com, answered specific questions and offered lots of advice to The Ripple Center Fellows, as they prepare their materials for live pitches to investors and the Ripple community at large. Startups has built a platform that helps founders at every stage of growth with their business.
PROBLEM:
40 million Gen Zers plan on starting an impact enterprise, but guidance, customers, and capital are unavailable to them.
SOLUTION:
The Ripple Center Fellowship provides curriculum, business planning, industry leaders, mentors and potential investors for a select cohort of Gen Zers to launch a social impact enterprise, where protecting people and the planet and making a profit are equally important.
02/01/2024
Business and industry can be a powerful platform for social and environmental justice reforms. That takes fortitude, ethics, and resistance. Equity of outcome can never be guaranteed, but as entrepreneurs and industry leaders, we sure should be focused on equity of opportunity. As Black History Month kicks off, The Ripple Center acknowledges and celebrates James Forten, who invented a sailmaking device and turned it into a profitable business in the very early 1800s. He hired black and white workers, hoping to demonstrate that both races could coexist equally. He used his wealth to assist with abolitionist efforts. James Forten, you are an important part of our American entrepreneurial history.
Applications for our 2024-2025 New Jersey Fellowship are open! The Ripple Center Fellowship provides curriculum, industry leaders, mentors and potential investors for Gen Zers who want to build social impact enterprises and create a more equitable and sustainable future for us all. And it is all fully-funded for Fellows. Spread the word! To find out more, go to www.theripplecenter.org
WE’RE COMING HOME TO NEW JERSEY…
The Ripple Center is a thriving ecosystem that has created a network of entrepreneurs, experts, professionals, mentors, and organizations who share the common goal of creating a thriving economy that accounts for people and the planet. Beginning in August of 2022, we implemented two consecutive national pilot Fellowships in alignment with our mission of empowering young adults, from mostly emerging communities, to succeed as social entrepreneurs and conscientious organizational leaders.
These pilots have demonstrated our success in implementing a strong fellowship program at the national level. A core learning of the Ripple Center, however, is that there is an opportunity to deepen impact and create a more powerful “rippling effect” by zeroing in at a more local level. We have therefore made the strategic decision to concentrate in New Jersey for the next few years. By narrowing our geographic focus with the same quality and intentionality of our existing program, we envision an even stronger impact for our Fellows and for the communities they serve.
The selection criteria for the Fellowship will therefore shift and now include a geographic requirement. Applicants must be 18-24 year olds who will be living, working, or going to school in the state of New Jersey during the duration of the Fellowship (9/7/24 - 4/6/25). The application deadline has been extended until April 7, 2024 and the program will begin September 7, 2024.
The Ripple Center identifies and nurtures entrepreneurs who have a vision for a better future and provides the resources, education, mentorship, and a network in which they can thrive in a competitive marketplace. We want to be the compassionate first step into the entrepreneurial landscape for those who have little access and resources. We are excited to embark on this next phase in the great state of New Jersey.
For more information, check out our updated Fellowship FAQs at: https://www.theripplecenter.org/fellowship-faq
01/05/2024
The Ripple Fellowship’s second in-person impact experience of the 2023-2024 program begins today in Tempe, AZ. Our Gen Z entrepreneurs will be convening at the Hyatt House on the Arizona State Universityiversity campus through January 9. The itinerary includes collaborative work time, a speaker’s panel, expert facilitated sessions, individualized business development time, and opportunities for socializing and enjoying good food! Special shoutout to Geoscape Solar for their sponsorship of this event. More to come…
(Pictures: Mike Chodroff, Founder & CEO and Gerry Alexandre - Admissions Coordinator / sunset from rooftop lounge at Hyatt House / welcome bags for Fellows)
Check out our 2023-2024 Fellows here: https://www.theripplecenter.org/featured-cohort-2023-2024
01/03/2024
Applications for our 2024-2025 Fellowship are open! The Ripple Center Fellowship is a highly selective program that provides curriculum, industry leaders, mentors and potential investors for Gen Zers who want to build social impact enterprises and create a more equitable and sustainable future for us all. And it is all fully-funded for Fellows. Spread the word! To find out more about this opportunity, go to https://www.theripplecenter.org/fellowship-faq
01/02/2024
Happy New Year from The Ripple Center! Our wish this year is for you to be a conscientious entrepreneur and apply the golden rule to your products and services. Treat others with respect and kindness and be stewards of our life-sustaining planet. We live in a competitive global economy, but community and cooperation must coexist as we head into the future together.
The Ripple Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides individuals and organizations with the resources to build impact businesses. Support our mission at www.theripplecenter.org
The journey of a startup entrepreneur or organizational leader is full of opportunities and challenges. James Wilson, CEO & Co-Founder of reUser, had an incredibly interactive session with our Fellows about product development and what it’s like to start up an environmentally focused business. reUser provides software to help dining services and their clients save on takeout packaging expenses and reduce their environmental impact.
As one Fellow put it after the session, “Hearing Jame’s areas of growth and challenges helps me better understand how to reach my target audience best.”
12/12/2023
Sending warm wishes for a Hanukkah celebration full of light, laughter and love and hoping it is a season of peace, prosperity and good health for all.
12/11/2023
The Ripple Center is excited to welcome Geoscape Solar as our newest sponsor. Geoscape Solar’s mission is to build a more sustainable future by creating opportunities for commercial, non-profit, and residential clients to take advantage of the evolution of green energy and help cool our planet. Geoscape Solar’s vision is living in a world where renewable energy and storage systems replace fossil fuels.
With this generous sponsorship, Geoscape Solar will be helping to fund our Fellows in-person experience taking place in Tempe, AZ from January 5-9, 2024. These five days on the campus of Arizona State University give the Fellows time to reconvene in person with the cohort and work with each other and the nuts and bolts of their developing business and organizational plans.
Thank you to our new sponsor and visit Geoscape Solar’s website and see the incredible work that they are doing!
The Ripple Center is an entrepreneurship community, where Gen Z changemakers can come together to explore and implement change.
The Ripple Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides full scholarships to Gen Zers who want to build social impact enterprises and create a more equitable and sustainable future for us all.
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As human populations and the consumer economy continue to grow, the natural resources that sustain us are becoming more fragile and finite. The only antidote is to create new systems that benefit people and the planet long term.
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11/27/2023
Why wait till Giving Tuesday when you can be generous on a Monday?
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11/21/2023
Just one week until Giving Tuesday. The Ripple Center Fellowship is 100% funded for the participants. Donations directly support the Fellows on their journey to build a social/environmental impact enterprise. A donation to The Ripple Center is an investment in OUR future. Your support is appreciated!
www.theripplecenter.org/donate
11/20/2023
Kirsten Barrie, Founder & Owner of Verte Consulting, has joined The Ripple Center as a Facilitator for the 2023-2024 Fellowship program. Kirsten has over 19 years experience as a CFO working with large corporate brands, small businesses, marketing agencies, tech start-ups, retail/e-tail, and professional service businesses. She is passionate about effecting change of financial equality by supporting founders (especially women+ founders) and helping them achieve their dreams. Fun life fact: She is also a digital nomad! Welcome to the Ripple Family Kirsten!
Remi Cohen joined Domaine Carneros as CEO in 2020, bringing with her a diverse, twenty-year track record of experience in all facets of the fine wine business, from vineyard management and winemaking to sales, marketing, and brand development. Continuing Domaine Carneros’ tradition of visionary female leadership, Cohen was the ideal candidate to inherit the reins from illustrious founding winemaker and former CEO, Eileen Crane. This week, Remi spoke with the Ripple Fellows about the importance of strategic planning that aligned with the mission and vision of an organization.
The Ripple Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides full scholarships to Gen Zers who want to build social impact enterprises and create a more equitable and sustainable future for us all. Your opportunity to support the Fellows is at www.theripplecenter.org
Ellis Spiezia is an 18-year-old American electric racing driver paving an untraditional path. His goal is to be the first native electric racing driver to win a world championship, namely, Formula E. He is currently racing in the NXT Gen Cup, which is the world's first 100% electric junior touring car series. Ellis has raced electric formula cars, electric karts, Ford Fiesta & TCR combustion cars. “On my way toward the top, I am striving to be an ambassador for a new generation that will redefine education, the economy, and equity.”
Ellis spoke with our Fellows about the planning of and implementation of building a sustainable brand. Check out Ellysium Racing at https://www.ellysium.co and across various social media platforms
The Ripple Center empowers young adults to succeed as social entrepreneurs and conscientious organizational leaders. Changing the world one enterprise at a time. www.theripplecenter.org
DIP Sustainable Hair Care proudly proclaims that they “are an environmental awareness company parading around as a damn good personal care company.” Their products include shampoo and conditioner bars, enzyme cleansing spray, sun shield bars, and a variety of accessories. Their website (check it out) includes an unabashed manifesto of their beliefs about hustle capitalism and the sustainability culture.
Founder Kate Assaraf and Creative Director Jonathan Assaraf lead the team at DIP. And in this episode of Ripple on the Road, they talk about the product and the process and why you will only find their products in small businesses and on their website.
Watch the video here: https://lnkd.in/epBsAU5Z
Check out DIP here: dipalready.com
11/08/2023
Abhisheik Dhawan, Sustainable Finance and Partnerships Specialist at the United Nations Capital Development Fund, has joined The Ripple Center as a Mentor for the 2023-2024 Fellowship program. In this role, he is responsible for creating innovative blended finance vehicles as well as lead partnerships efforts for UNCDF at a corporate level. As part of his efforts on creating innovative blended finance vehicles, he has led the creation of Climate Insurance Linked Resilient Infrastructure Finance (CILRIF) multi-stakeholder working group over the last 36 months. Prior to joining UNCDF, he worked as Director, Cleantech Practice at Business Development Bank of Canada.
With 20+ years of experience in international markets and financial services, he has worked with banks and technology companies, including start-ups, in India and the United States, engaging with clients across continents. Over the last eight years, he has shifted focus to sustainable development. Mr. Abhisheik started a banking career of over a decade with IDBI Bank at Bangalore, India’s tech capital, with a focus on the IT industry. Afterwards, he worked as Director at Standard Chartered Bank covering middle market and large corporate clients.
Mr. Abhisheik holds an MPA degree with a concentration on Economic and Energy Policy and Finance from Columbia University in New York. He also holds an MBA in Finance from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM Kozhikode), CFA-Level II and a B.Tech. in Mining Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (ISM- Dhanbad). Welcome to the Ripple Family Abhisheik!
11/07/2023
Get out and vote today, but don't forget that every day is election day. How we spend our dollars on products and services is our way of endorsing the treatment of people and our planet. How well do you know the companies you are voting for with your wallet?
The Ripple Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides motivated young adults with the resources to build impact businesses. Your donation is a vote for systematic change in our economic system. https://www.theripplecenter.org/donate
11/06/2023
Anastasia King, Founder and CEO of Hyphae Studio, has joined The Ripple Center as a Mentor for the 2023-2024 Fellowship program. Anastasia is an award-winning producer and strategist who engineers transformational moments at the intersection of art, technology and human. With a knack for applying Wharton-bred business strategy to creative endeavors, she has produced game-changing projects for visionary brands, artists and organizations. From a SUNDANCE award-winning documentary on voter disenfranchisement and the silencing of political dissent in America to a technologically “impossible” set for AMERICAN IDOL to a curated selection of large-scale art installations for cultural/political pop-up Into Action, Anastasia is passionate about evolving the ways that entertainment and culture can advance solutions to racial, climate and social justice.
Her creative strategy agency, Hyphae Studio, develops culture-based solutions for impact-driven organizations. In 2022, Anastasia co-founded WildVenture XR, a Nature-centric immersive entertainment studio that utilizes XR technology to transform the human relationship with Nature. She is a U. Penn alum and lives in Los Angeles with her two children and an overly vast collection of cooking tools. Welcome to the Ripple Family Anastasia!
Check out Hyphae Studio’s work here: https://www.wearehyphae.studio/
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