ENTREPRENEURS SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS

We build communities of entrepreneurs and small business owners leaders.

FOR ORGANIZATIONS – OVERVIEW

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Supporting the Organizations That Support Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses

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We partner with EDOs, ESOs, CDFIs, cities, universities, foundations, and governments to design and implement high-impact entrepreneurship and small business development programs — locally and globally.

What We Do

ISM works behind the scenes and on the ground to help organizations:

  • Design and launch entrepreneurship & SME programs

  • Build and strengthen local ecosystems

  • Deliver technical assistance and capital readiness support

  • Train staff and partners to meet entrepreneurs where they are

  • Connect local ecosystems to global best practices and markets

Why ISM

  • Built from real implementation — not theory

  • Hands-on, data-driven, and AI-enabled

  • Experience across 100+ countries

  • Trusted by public, private, and nonprofit partners

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TRAINING THE NEXT GENERATION OF ENTREPRENEURS

ISM, Inc. works in four practice areas – what we call “Pillars of Business” – that frequently weave together:

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Entrepreneurship was the foundation of every major business on the planet, and the entrepreneurial spirit continues to drive the economies of every country in the world.

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GLOBAL LEADERSHIP

There is no such thing as “standard business practice” when you’re interacting with clients on other continents, or hiring staff from around the globe, but you can capitalize on the global economy.

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TECHNOLOGY

Companies in the technology transfer and commercialization arena face unique challenges that other start-ups and small businesses do not. ISM mentoring & training programs make the difference.

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COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Community service and volunteerism are an investment in your community and its people. Volunteering provides valuable community services, gives you professional experience, and brings people together to strengthen the community.

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