Skip to content

Skills-based volunteering for small business allies

We connect volunteer business professionals with underrepresented entrepreneurs so that together, we can change business-as-usual into business-as-it-should be.

Who will I be helping?

Explore-Community---FB

Nearly 40,000 underrepresented entrepreneurs have signed up to get help for businesses in all industries,
including fashion, food, beauty, health and wellness, consulting, and more!

0%
identify as women
0%
identify as Black
0%
report low income
0%
identify as people of color

We also serve entrepreneurs who have formerly been incarcerated, formerly in foster care,
immigrants, veterans, LGBTQ+ people, and other groups statistically underrepresented in entrepreneurship.

Would I make a good volunteer?

Ask yourself: Do I have a desire to help and establish meaningful relationships with underrepresented young entrepreneurs? The entrepreneurs in our community are looking for everything from encouragement and soft skill development to business planning and more technical help. Business professionals of all levels of experience are welcome and can make a difference!

Top 5 Entrepreneur Challenges

  • “I don’t know how to market my business so I can get new sales”

  • “I want to be held accountable for my goals and progress”

  • “I don’t have anyone to talk to about my business”

  • “I’m looking for creative ways to fund my business”

  • “I need help identifying next steps”

How it works

01. Complete a profile
To become a mentor and start supporting entrepreneurs, sign up now and add as much information as you can. We’ll suggest matches for entrepreneurs and they’ll be able to connect with you.
02. Message and collaborate
Once signed up, you can message and meet with entrepreneurs. You’ll be able to give advice and collaborate with emerging entrepreneurs to help grow their business.
03. Celebrate your wins!
You can help identify how to grow entrepreneurs' businesses and once completed celebrate these wins. You’ll also be able to vote for your favorite entrepreneurs to win our monthly grants.

“The human touch. That’s the secret sauce. By helping them, they were helping me to recharge. If you are inspired by helping people achieve their own dreams then this is for you!”

Swati Chakraborty, Volunteer
Technology Manager, Strategy & Consulting, New York, NY

Swati

Success Stories

Kerry Miller

Custom Eyes by Kerry | West Bend, WI   “Sky’s the Limit has helped me with business tools and support. I have more to learn yet and

Joshua Funches

National Youth Bike Council | Philadelphia, PA   “Sky’s the Limit works. The access to connections and the way the program is set up

Aaron Robles

Founders Spark | Fort Wayne, IN In his first year, Aaron got grant money from Sky’s the Limit, and now Founders Spark is having a

Noel McKenzie

Represented Foundation | New York, NY   Working with Sky’s the Limit and talking with several mentors, Noel had thought partners as

Ready to make a meaningful impact in just 1 to 2 hours a month?

OUR PARTNERS

Accenture Logo
Goldman Sachs Logo
PNC Logo
CVC Capital Logo
Citi Logo
HP Foundation
Wells Fargo
Ebay