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A still from the July 2022 Entrepreneurship Issue Forum, "Seeding Inclusive and Equitable Recovery"

In a fast-paced, and increasingly unpredictable world, how we think about recovery and who it might benefit are key to supporting resilient, inclusive economies. What can the recent rounds of federal funding teach us about the complex issues related to the design and delivery of equitable and inclusive economic recovery programs? Watch the full forum below.

A person wearing a mask and gloves scoops food into a to-go container at an outdoor farmers market

John Williams of the Native American Community Development Institute, a Kauffman grantee, discusses how they are strengthening the economic development ecosystem in the Twin Cities with and for the urban Indian community living there.

A photo of Olatunji Ajani

Olatunji Ajani is executive director for 1 Million Cups and Kauffman FastTrac®. Ajani brings a wealth of experience in inclusive entrepreneurship and venture development to his role. As executive director, Ajani provides strategic leadership needed to increase access to entrepreneurial education, tools, and resources for entrepreneurs across the nation. Prior to joining the Kauffman Foundation, Ajani served as […]

A photo of Dawn Kernen

Dawn Kernen is a data knowledge and operations specialist in Technology for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. She is responsible for working with program areas and external vendors to define and manage business data, data systems and relationships, while providing operational support to make Kauffman a data-enabled organization. Prior to joining the Kauffman Foundation, Kernen […]

A photo of Meredith Walrafen

Meredith Walrafen is an impact officer for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. She manages a broad grant portfolio to foster inclusive prosperity through entrepreneurship in the heartland, building and maintaining community outreach efforts and relationships relevant to our work. Prior to joining the Kauffman Foundation, Walrafen was the program manager with New Roots for Refugees, […]

A photo of Dan Earnest

Dan Earnest is an executive administrative assistant in the Office of the President for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, where he assists with a variety of responsibilities related to cross-team and cross-Foundation coordination and project management in support of the chief of staff and the CEO. Prior to joining the Foundation, Earnest was the production manager […]