Empowering Changemakers Since 2021

Every ripple
starts with
one voice.

The Ripple Center empowers young adults to build ventures that serve people and planet — through fellowship, mentorship, and a community that believes change begins with you.

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Fellowship Cohorts

19+

Social Ventures Launched

20+

Expert Mentors

2021

Founded

Every decision we make has a rippling impact on everyone and everything around us. We choose to make that impact count.

The Ripple Center Mission

Meet the changemakers
shaping tomorrow.

Three cohorts of bold young entrepreneurs building ventures that prioritize people and the planet.

Fellow
Chloe Young Social Entrepreneur Cohort 2022
Fellow
Mahogany Donaldson Social Entrepreneur Cohort 2022
Fellow
Sumair Bhimani Social Entrepreneur Cohort 2022
Fellow
Vance Wood Social Entrepreneur Cohort 2023
Fellow
Griselda Chavez Social Entrepreneur Cohort 2022
Fellow
Peter Simpson Social Entrepreneur Cohort 2023
Fellow
Cate Navarrete Social Entrepreneur Cohort 2023
Fellow
Jessica Social Entrepreneur Cohort 2024
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Programs that create
lasting impact.

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The Ripple Fellowship

A transformative program where aspiring social entrepreneurs receive mentorship, resources, and a community to build ventures that matter. Fellows work directly with experienced leaders to turn ideas into impactful businesses.

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Ripple on the Road

Intimate conversations with entrepreneurs who've built something from nothing. Real stories. Real challenges. Real breakthroughs. Available on YouTube for the entire community.

Watch on YouTube
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Impact Network

A growing community of facilitators, mentors, and alumni dedicated to supporting the next generation of social entrepreneurs. Connect, collaborate, and amplify your ripple.

Join the Network

One idea,
infinite impact.

A situation in which one event produces effects which spread and produce further effects. That's the philosophy we live by. Every fellow, every venture, every connection sends out waves that reshape communities for the better.

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People First
Businesses built around human need, not just profit
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Planet Conscious
Sustainability woven into every business model
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Community Driven
No one builds alone — the network is the power
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Action Oriented
From idea to launch — we don't just talk, we build
Michael Chodroff Fellow Fellow Alfred Edmond Jr. Fellow

"The Ripple Center gave me more than a business plan — it gave me a community of people who believe that business can be a force for good. That belief changed everything."

Ripple Center Fellow

Cohort 2023–2024

Help us grow
the next wave of
changemakers.

Your donation allows The Ripple Center to continue creating opportunities for young social entrepreneurs building a more equitable, sustainable future.

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