From Parisian discount supermarkets to co-op consultancies, these ethical enterprise networks are committed to fostering a sense that you're not alone. Often times with social enterprises, it's difficult to get started but also to galvanize the kinds of advice you need from not only the crowd, so to speak, but also experts and your peers. Both formal and informal networks -- which foster networking opportunities such as socials, conferences, workshops, pub nights, coffee dates and more -- can help not only to make individual ideas stronger but also impact the sphere of social entrepreneurship as a whole.
They say that you're only as strong as your weakest link and with ethical enterprise networks, everyone is pretty capable of strong changes.
64 Ethical Enterprise Networks
From Parisian Discount Supermarkets to Co-op Consultancies:
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Californian Co-Working Spaces
Impact Hub Oakland Fosters Social Entrepreneurship
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Remote Healthcare Technologies
iKure is a Kolkata-Based Delivery Platform for India
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Family-Owned Social Businesses
Yala is a Lifestyle Company with Ethical Clothing and Accessories
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Social Change Supporters
The Engine Room Takes Entrepreneurs to the Next Level
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Social Enterprise Builders
'arc' Creates Jobs in London in the Name of Sustainable Business
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Local Organic Beauty Businesses
Snohomish Soap Company is All-Natural and Altruistic
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Social Entrepreneurship Investors
A-Spark Good Ventures Works with a Range of Bio, Social Proucts
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Social Business Funding Forums
Svp Fast Pitch Seattle is an Annual Competition
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Affordable African Maternal Networks
Jacaranda Health is Countering Childbirth Deaths in Kenya
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Aquaculture Business Competitions
'Fish 2.0' is for Sustainable Fisheries and Investors
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Community-Oriented Social Networks
Neighbourly Connects Projects, Charities and Engagement
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Mission-Made Communities
The Social Venture Network Brings People Together in the Name of Good
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Social Crowdfunding Platforms
The Buzzbnk App Helps Ventures Gather Support and Raise Funds
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Cooperative Banks
Rabobank is an Old Institution That Funds Sustainable Business
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Communication-Enabling Apps
MyChoicePad is Made by a Business Dedicated to Social Innovation
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Student-Funded Enterprise Competitions
The Dell Social Innovation Challenge Supports Entrepreneurs
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Women in Business Web Platform
Young Female Entrepreneurs is a socially minded community
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Craft Connecting Platforms
'Industree Crafts Foundation' Networks Artists with Retailers Over Indi
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Membership-Based Energy Communities
The Ghana Green Building Council is Based on Sustainability
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Entrepreneur Collaboration Academies
Wayra UnLtd is an Initiative Accelerating Ideas
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Gender-Specific Business Tools
Womenetics is a Media Platform Looking to Increase Women's Success
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Impact Investor Networks
Clearly Social Angels Attempts to Bring Ideas Together
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Social Investment Learning Communities
Global Philanthropy Forum was Founded by Jane Wales in 2001
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Indian Social Entrepreneurship Programs
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences is Pushing the Scene
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Non-Profit Acceleration Headquarters
Space with a Soul is Boston's Social Innovation Station
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Microcredit Sanitation Services
The Gramalaya Urban and Rural Development Initiatives and Network
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Designer-Led Social Change
AIGA Design for Good Attempts to Bring in the Community
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Social Enterprise Connectors
The Sankalp Forum Works with Investors to Build Business
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Benevolent Business Training
On Purpose is a Program for Tomorrow's Social Enterprise Leaders
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Tip-Sharing Social Networks
EnableLife Allows People with Disabilities to Connect Online
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Social Enterprise Irrigation Systems
Driptech is a International Water Technologies Company
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Entrepreneur-Building Organizations
TARIS is Affiliated with ClearlySo Canada
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Campus Innovation Channels
Ashoka U Attempts to Bring Social Innovation to Higher Education
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Independent Absenteeism Garages
'OnTrak Community Initiative' is Hands-On for Students
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Collaborative Community Spaces
Bombay Connect is a Hub of Social Entrepreneurship
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Changemaking Business Accelerators
Atlanta's Points of Light Civic Incubator Supports Social Good
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Sports Uniting Enterprises
StreetFootballWorld Connects Social Businesses Worldwide Via Soccer
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Campus Innovation Sites
Innovacracy.org Partners with Universities Creating Positive Social Change
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Collaborative Development Programs
Enterprising Non-Profits Enables Growth for Social Businesses
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Community-Bridging Organizations
Youth Social Innovation Capital Fund (YSI) Offers Finance Support
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Community Health Commitments
Alliance of Chicago Has Been Serving Low-Income Communities Since '97
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Civil Rights Walking Campaigns
GirlTrek Attempts to Grow the Network for Black Women and Girls
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Awareness-Raising Business Networks
Social Enterprise West Midlands is a Top Consultancy
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Community-Based Sustaining Charities
The Centre for Better Health Operates Two Social Enterprises
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Profitable Environmental Businesses
BusinessEarth Shows How Sustainability Initiatives Can Pay
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Inclusive Business Networks
Practitioner Hub is a Place to Share and Network Online
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Professional Couchsurfing Communities
Startup Stay Helps Entrepreneurs Find Easy Accomodations
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Spanish-Supporting Social Enterprises
'Movimiento Idun' is a Language-Based CIC in Spain
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Soldier-Supporting Office Supplies
Veterans Ink Donates to Non-Profit Operation Once in a Lifetime
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Rural Distribution Networks
Drishtee is an Indian Social Enterprise Improving Access
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Rewards-Based Environmental Causes
The Mutual Social Enterprise is an Online Charity Community
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Surplus Gift Collaborations
'Agence du Don en Nature' Works with Corporations to Redistribute
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Human Trafficking-Haulting Agencies
The Nomi Network Provides Employment and Support for Victims
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Socially Empowering Employment Services
PLUSS Helps The Disabled To Find Meaningful Employment
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Altruistic Platform Networks
The BC Social Enterprise Fund Provides Grants to Not-For-Profits
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Cross-Sector BoP Networks
The Centre for Partnerships for Development Released a Report
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Lab School Networks
3.2.1. Education Foundation Hopes to Share Learnings
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Co-op Consultancies
Co-operative and Mutual Solutions Ltd. Works Internationallly
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Problem-Oriented Un-Conferences
Opportunity Collaboration Attempts to Reinvent the Code
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Local Time Banking Communities
Hour Exchange Portland Has Residents Trading Services
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Social Production Initiatives
The Middle Class Financial Empowerment Project Focuses on Wealth
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Global Logistics Social Businesses
Agility Offers Expert Commercial Services Around the World
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Bond-Creating Community Networks
Leadership, Education and Athletics in Partnership is Holistic
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Urban Farm Networks
Fresh City is a Toronto-Based Social Enterprise
Related Ideas
Application-Based Membership Platforms
ATEAM Accommodates Both Romantic and Platonic Relationships
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
Agentic Commerce Networks
Btab Uses AI to Power Ecommerce for Small Businesses
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Peer Sales Platforms
SlashExperts Connects Buyers With Real Users To Build Trust Faster
Social Connection Fragrances
emotiOn by dsm-firmenich is a Scent That Brings People Together
Friendly Fandom Campaigns
Heineken Kicked Off Fans Have More Friends with a Fun Social Experiment
Cross-Industry Insight Networks
The Think Party Explores the Future of Socialization
Operational Professional Workspace Frameworks
Valentyns is Located in Cologne, Germany
Expansive Social Good-Focused Partnerships
Hyundai is Committed to Community Wellbeing
Agriculture-Focused IoT Networks
Emergent Connext Joined Forces with Microsoft's Airband & Cal.net
Accessible Private Label Branding
Co-op Products are Introducing NaviLens Technology
University Startup Accelerators
UC Davis Launches Life Science Venture Program With Funding
Data-Driven In-Store Networks
Coop Norway Has Partnerd With ZetaDisplay Engage Suite
Closed-Loop Retail Media Networks
Sam’s Club connects ads directly to measurable sales outcomes
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Indian Market Support Programs
Germany Launches Its INDIA DESK Berlin for Indian Startups
Adult Social Clubs
Social Club 150 Offers In-Person Events to Connect Adults in Their 40s - 60s+
Social Good Coffee Vans
Nespresso and Change Please Partnered to Help End Homelessness
Luxury Retail Ecosystems
Exemplar Luxury Group Unites Three Luxury Retail Banners
Colleague-Connecting Pubs
The Office by Heineken Celebrates the Best Part of Work Culture
Relationship Guide Platforms
Entie Strengthens Communication & Connection Through Guided Support
Wellness-First Social Networks
Communia Turns Social Media into Social Self-Care
Idea Repository Books
Business Ideas Database Curates Proven Business Opportunities At Scale
Youth Career Development Partnerships
LANEIGE Partners with Step Up to Support Young Women
University Startup Pipelines
EpicenterU Helps Students Build Scalable Ventures Across the Delta
Regenerative Agriculture Programs
SAI Platform Unites Food Brands Around Shared Farming Goals
Optimized Meat Supply Chains
Coles Supermarkets Joins Forces with Ever.Ag
Cross-Platform Loyalty Programs
WestJet and Petro-Canada Link Travel and Fuel Rewards
AI Social Discovery Apps
Venn+ Helps Build Real-World Connections Through Curated Local Events
Startup Idea Newsletters
Easy Startup Ideas Delivers Business Roadmaps For Aspiring Founders
Private Mining Networks
Epiroc and Ericsson Bring LTE and 5G to Mine Sites
Regional Delivery Partnerships
GoTo Foods Expands Five Brands Through Favor Across Texas
Differentiated 5G Connectivity
Ericsson Reports Rising Adoption of Commercial 5G Network Slicing
Preventive Health Syndicates
Peers Capital Enters the Investment Landscape of Preventative Health
Ecosystem-Based Loyalty Programs
BMO Connects Travel, Dining and Banking Rewards
Connected Reading Ecosystems
Kobo Introduced Automatic StoryGraph Reading Syncing
Global Private 5G Networks
Ericsson and Verizon Expand Private 5G for Global Enterprises
High-Profile Longevity Community Initiatives
Novotel Has Introduced the Novotel 37 Collective
App Idea Networks
Croidea Connects Users and Developers to Share and Explore App Ideas
Operational Model Transformation Initiatives
Wice is Embarking on a Significant Strategic Overhaul
Comprehensive Private Health Societies
Everhaus Emphasizes Luxury and Proactive Health
Relationship Intelligence Platforms
The Swarm Centralizes Networks To Unlock Warm Business Intros
Cross-Industry Loyalty Ecosystems
oneworld and Taj Connect Airline and Hotel Rewards
Associative Word Games
Word Puzzle: Connections Challenges Players To Group Words By Traits
Community-Centered Rooftop Events
Heineken's Rooftop Revival Turned Building Tops into Social Hubs
Second-Party E-Commerce Models
Neato manages online sales and logistics for consumer brands
Local Social Networks
NearYou Connects Neighbors And Strengthens Local Community Bonds
Agentic Commerce Platforms
SAP and Google Expand AI-Native Commerce with Open Standards
Local Food Discoveries
Streeats Helps You Find Hidden Street Food Gems Recommended By Locals
Convenience-Focused Grocery Network Partnerships
Kroger and Uber Expand Their Existing Partnership
Seasonal Social Good Sandwiches
Urban Eat and Teenage Cancer Trust Partnered for the Holidays
Social Networking Hubs
Internet Social Café Lets Users Explore Cafés and Build Online Connections
Social Network Number Puzzles
LinkedIn Mini Sudoku Encourages Users to Log On Regularly
Private Travel Networks
Cipher Lets You Share And Explore Travel Memories Within Your Circle
Startup Investor Platforms
Find-Investor Connects Startups With Experienced Investors Efficiently
Social Business Knowledge Systems
Ideaverse Pro Helps Users Build A Structured Knowledge System
Embedded Safety Networks
‘Ask for Angela’ Builds Retail-Based Support Systems Across Toronto
Children-Focused Fundraising Efforts
7-Eleven, Inc. Supports the Children's Miracle Network
Integrated POS Ecosystems
Rogers Launches a Platform Combining Payments, Rewards, and More
Professional Networking Platforms
SPILL Brings Cultural Conversations To Professional Networking
Social Forum Insight Trackers
Snoops.co Helps Businesses Find and Track Opportunities on Reddit
Professional Connection-Promoting Campaigns
TheLi.st Spotlights 10 Minutes of Togetherness
Kid-Designed Retail Bags
East of England Co-op sells bags supporting local communities
Social Learning Experiences
Lectures on Tap Hosts Expert-Led Discussions in Local Bars
Friend-Finding Virtual Hangouts
Strangely Matches Similar Personalities for Live Video Chats
AI Expert Networks
Ethos Uses Voice Interviews to Match Companies With Specialists
Empathy-First Loyalty Playbooks
SumUp's CEO Highlights Main Street Tactics For Tech Loyalty
Community Hub Convenience Stores
Co-op turns local stores into delivery and service hubs
Social Finance Ecosystems
Venmo blends payments, rewards, and social discovery features
Restaurant Leadership Academies
American Express and Resy Launch Restaurant Leadership Program
Hospitality-Driven Collectives
The Aperitivo Society Curates Italian Culture for Communities
In-Store Retail Media Networks
Raley's Expands Shopper Advertising Through Grocery TV
Experiential Trade Shows
Wines Experience Reinvents Industry Networking in London
Community-Driven Loyalty Programs
Salad House Turned Guest Spending Into Local Donations
Creative Community Platforms
Folks Creates A Space For Product Makers To Share Ideas And Connect
Retailer-Led Climate Working Groups
Thrive Market Launches Climate Action Working Group
Local Restaurant Activations
Pepsi Hosts Community Events to Drive Restaurant Discovery
Managed Smart Home Networks
Thread and Broadband Forum Improve Interoperability for IoT Devices
Multi-Operator IoT Networks
Thales and Singtel Launch Unified Enterprise eSIM Platform
Accessibility-Dedicated Nonprofit Organizations
VisionServe Alliance Operates in the US and Canada
Tree-Planting Drink Campaigns
The Human Bean links beverage sales to global reforestation efforts
Community Investment Brand Initiatives
Self Space is Running a Community Investment Round
Employee Perks Marketplaces
Perk Exchange Lets Employees Swap Workplace Benefits They Don't Use
Sports Community Platforms
Sports Social Connects Athletes And Gamers Through Local Events
Network Intelligence Tools
Hearth AI Provides AI Insights To Manage Professional Relationships
Startup-Grade Enterprise Software
PTC Expanded Free Cloud Engineering Tools for Startups
Human Connection-Focused Franchise Operations
Nutrishop Emphasizes Importance of Human Connection
Fundraising Intelligence Tools
StartupSnoop Delivers AI-Collected Fundraising Data In One Place
Soft-Landing Startup Hubs
NJ BASE Helps International Startups Launch and Scale in the U.s.
Founder Networking Platforms
Founders Match Uses AI And Analysis To Improve Co-Founder Discovery
Personal Network Managers
Inner Circle Helps You Manage And Nurture Your Personal Network
Founder Networking Platforms
The Startup Club Connects Founders With Key People and Resources
Remote Work Community Platforms
Drop In Makes Casual Coworking Meetups Easier To Discover
Privacy-Centric Crypto Clusters
The Ethereum Foundation Debuts a Dedicated Privacy Cluster
Space Mobility Networks
Applied Atomics Develops Infrastructure for In-Space Transportation
Bleisure Sales Networks
BWH Hotels Builds a Luxury Sales Team for Blended Business-Leisure Travel
Community Hunger Initiatives
Capacity & FoodBridge Launch Hunger Relief & Social Equity Initiative
Expert Access Platforms
Outpost Connects Users To Industry Experts For Fast Actionable Feedback
Repurposed Community Hubs
Mooie Buurt Adds Value to Venues & Unites Locals During Off-Peak Hours
Sovereign European Satellite Systems
SWISSto12 Expands Europe’s Satellite Capabilities
Developer Community Platforms
Side Project World Connects Builders To Turn Ideas to Real Projects
Battery Swapping Networks
Octopus and CATL Build Battery Swapping Hubs for Electric Trucks
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Creative Networking Tools
Designer Hikes Builds Community By Connecting Designers Outdoors
Community Fashion Events
Free People Hosts a Charitable Summer Gathering with Film and Activities
Community Connection Initiatives
Hosted Chatter & Natter Sessions Help People Connect Weekly
Enterprise AI Ecosystems
Stellantis and Microsoft Scale AI Across Operations and Customer Systems
Digital Sharing Platforms
Venture Vault Enables Innovators to Share Ideas and Collaborate
Kids Social Networks
Friendometry Connects Families To Build Meaningful Kid Friendships
Link Organization Tools
Sharely+ Helps Save And Organize Shared Links Efficiently
Complimentary Community Career Studios
Specialty Food Association Establishes a New Support Center
Wellness Enterprise-Grade Digital Brands
LeisureLabs Announces Its Sister Company — Connect
Equity-Free Soonicorn Cohorts
Digital Serbia Introduced Its Soonicorn Program Cohorts
National AI Ecosystems
Japan Launches a National Physical AI Initiative With NVIDIA
Business-Oriented Confidential Matchmaking Services
Dagnee Targets Owners of Healthcare Businesses
Orbital Energy Networks
Star Catcher Develops a Space-Based Power Grid for Satellites
Vineyard Trail Experiences
Yorkshire Wineries Unite to Offer a Multi-Stop Wine Tourism Journey
Social Gaming Networks
Playwrk Connects Professionals Through Curated Gaming Experiences
Student Mentorship Platforms
Crewtor Connects Students With Real Mentors For Learning
Non-Profit-Focused Ai Referral Networks
GPNP Debuts More Power Together
Mentorship-Backed Iot Development
LMT IoT and Infineon Help Startups Accelerate Connected Devices
Retail Media Leadership Communities
RETHINK Retail Launches Executive Media in Retail Community
Group Decision Tools
Eat Sync Simplifies Group Dining Decisions Into A Shared Agreement Process
Customer Analytics Tools
Customer Ripple Maps Hidden Influence Networks From Customer Data
Empowering Entrepeneur Clubs
Saltbox Introduces 'Upstream' for Loyal Members Looking for Community
Wine-Focused Professional Development Initiatives
Ethica Wines Expands Its World Wine Pro Program
Accessibility-Focused Evaluation Systems
Santander Work Cafés Implements ‘Accessibility Scores’
Strategic B2B Travel Partnerships
PKFARE Partners with Trip Affiliates Network
Culturally Informed Cross-Border Services
EPWK is Credited with Building a Digital Silk Road
Experiential Retail Communities
Lykli Blends Retail, Wellness and Community Spaces Under One Roof
Neighborhood Connection Platforms
NeigborDrop Helps Neighbors Connect for Quick, Local Assistance
Professional Networking Communities
Waivly Connects Professionals Through A Private Network
Child-Specific Peer Donation Networks
Let’s Match Mums Connects Mothers With Preloved Kids’ Goods
Automated Distribution Networks
Indie Boosting Automates Distribution So Solo Founders Can Focus
Workplace Engagement Platforms
Café Helps Teams Connect Through In Person Meetings And Events
Vegan Career Networks
Connect With Ethical Employers Through WorkVeg’s Job Board Platform
Citywide Digital Literacy Programs
Emerge and Rise Caters to Small Business Owners
Mentorship Task Networks
Crispio Tracks Assignments With Social And Mentorship-Based Tools
Hospitality Strategy Communities
The PickUp Unites Revenue Managers in One Hub