Entrepreneurship is never easy, success demands even more. For many underserved communities, the barriers aren’t just high, they’re systemic! LEAP52 exists to shatter those obstacles and ignite opportunity, delivering equity where it’s long overdue.
Despite much progress in our society, the data clearly shows significant barriers to entry into Entrepreneurship for many underserved communities. Here are just a few examples!
The data clearly shows significant barriers to entry into Entrepreneurship for many underserved communities. Here are just a few examples!
Want to create generational change?
Empowering underserved communities with the tools, support, and business opportunities they need to thrive.
“LEAP52, a non-profit Corporation, working with underserved individuals and communities, providing access to the necessary resources to plan, establish, and quickly launch their entrepreneurial venture, all in an unprecedented cost-effective way.”
To scale LEAP52 to a level where we can launch 52 new Entrepreneurs a year, one every week…
By significantly lowering barriers to entry and minimizing financial need and risk, we will work to create autonomy, agency and generational change for underserved communities, through entrepreneurship.
Mal Jones
Founder LEAP
We offer a dynamic portfolio of accessible solopreneur / entrepreneur ‘business in a box’ solutions. From food trucks, coffee carts, and ice cream stands to mobile auto detailing, haul-away services, home moving assistance, and product kiosks! Our offerings are intentionally crafted to reduce barriers to entry and spark momentum to quickly get you to profitability and financial independence. If you have a unique vision of your own, we likely can help with that too. Whatever your dream business may be, we’re ready to get you going and make it a reality.
Entrepreneurship is hard, successful Entrepreneurship is even harder… but for many in underserved communities, it is often the hardest!
Delivered by business leaders, executive coaches and entrepreneurs.
Entrepreneurship 101, Financials 101 & Budgeting 101, Setting SMART Goals, Mastering Stress
(Free)
Productivity & Cloud Services
Access to AI, CRM and other biz tools IF required
Cloud Services, App / Website development and SEO, Productivity Suite, Social Media Marketing, and other business tools
(Low Cost)
A private closely knit online & offline community
(Donation Only)
Set up you bank account, access business loans and financial advice
(Free)
Establish your business entity and receive general legal advice
(Negotiated Rates)
Affordable financing, angel investing, micro loans and potential access to early-stage debt financing
(Low Rates)
Access to multiple, low cost, turnkey business’s and supplier networks
(Low Cost)
Learn before you launch.
(Paid and unpaid)
Complete our simple application form to get started
A LEAP52 advisor to review your application and agree next steps
Partner with a LEAP52 Coach / Mentor to develop your business plan
Identify potential business funding options with LEAP52
Launch your business in partnership and with full support from LEAP52
Social Impact Statement
At LEAP, our overall goal is urgent and unapologetically ambitious: to dismantle the systemic barriers that have long stifled entrepreneurial potential, particularly in underserved communities. This isn’t just about empowering individuals; it’s about uplifting families, sparking job creation, transforming neighborhoods, and planting the seeds of generational wealth, where it has historically been denied. The ripple effect of this work is undeniable: higher tax contributions, lower unemployment, reduced strain on public support systems; a robust return for every dollar invested. LEAP52 isn’t a feel-good initiative. It’s a high-impact economic engine. Cities, counties, and states across the U.S. should move beyond lip service and back this movement with serious financial support. The ROI is not just probable, it’s inevitable.
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