Building Opportunity.
Strengthening communities.
For more than 25 years, ISM has helped entrepreneurs, organizations, and communities turn ideas into action.
25 years of entrepreneurship in action.
Since 2003, ISM has grown from local entrepreneurial support into a global organization delivering programs, consulting, training, and ecosystem initiatives.
ISM begins its work.
ISM was founded to help entrepreneurs and small businesses access practical strategy, support, and guidance.
Training programs grow.
ISM expanded through entrepreneurship education, mentorship, and founder support programs.
Trade missions begin.
ISM’s work expanded internationally through trade missions, partnerships, and global market access programs.
New markets emerge.
ISM developed capacity-building initiatives across countries, languages, and entrepreneurial ecosystems.
Support adapts.
ISM redesigned programs for online and hybrid delivery to help entrepreneurs respond to disruption.
100+ countries reached.
ISM expanded its global network through online programs, international initiatives, and ecosystem partnerships.
New models launch.
ISM continued building resilience, membership, licensing, and long-term support models.
A connected model.
ISM now works across entrepreneurship programs, consulting, economic development, global engagement, and ecosystem building.
Five pillars. One mission.
ISM’s work spans entrepreneurship, leadership, community, education, and technology. Together, these pillars shape how we support people, organizations, and ecosystems.
Entrepreneurship
Supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses through advising, programs, market access, and practical growth strategies.
Learn MoreGlobal Leadership
Helping organizations and leaders navigate international markets, partnerships, cross-cultural opportunities, and global growth.
Learn MoreCommunity
Strengthening communities through outreach, volunteerism, ecosystem development, and collaborative initiatives.
Learn MoreEducation
Building skills and capacity through training, workshops, coaching, curriculum, and experiential learning.
Learn MoreTechnology
Connecting innovators and technology-focused organizations with resources, networks, training, and opportunities for growth.
Learn MoreSupport should move people forward.
People First
Behind every business, program, and initiative are people. Stronger people build stronger organizations and communities.
Practical Support
Ideas are important, but implementation matters. We focus on solutions that can be applied and acted upon.
Meaningful Connections
Relationships often unlock opportunities faster than information alone. Connections create momentum.
Action Over Activity
Success is measured by progress, not participation. We focus on movement, growth, and real-world outcomes.