Founders First CDC

About Founders First CDC

Founders First CDC is dedicated to building an inclusive economy by supporting small business owners nationwide, particularly focusing on people of color, women, veterans, and LGBTQ founders. Their mission is to provide meaningful assistance, local resources, and growth opportunities to help founders succeed.

Products & Services

Passport On-Demand:A program offering resources for business owners.

Passport Community:A community-focused program to support business growth.

FastPath:A program designed to accelerate business growth.

Zebra Leadership:A leadership program for business founders.

Clydesdale (5th Graders):A community leadership program targeting younger participants.

Grants:Funding opportunities including National Grants, Stephen L. Tadlock, Kitty Fund, and Pride Grant for diverse-led businesses.

Business Accelerators:Programs guiding business owners through growth with curriculum, assignments, and coaching.

Specialties

Support for diverse founders (people of color, women, veterans, LGBTQ) Business growth and acceleration Grant programs Local community resources

Funding History

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#	Type	Amount Fields	Date Fields	Investors
1	RT: Grant T: - FT: Grant	A: 25000 MR: - FA: $25,000 FAN: 25000	D: 2023-05-14 FD: 2023-05-14	1 investors
2	RT: Grant T: - FT: Grant	A: 100000 MR: - FA: $100,000 FAN: 100000	D: 2023-03-09 FD: 2023-03-09	5 investors

Grant Latest

2023-05-14

$25K

1 investor (Pro only)

Grant 2023-03-09

$100K

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Growth Metrics

+45%

Employee Growth

YoY

3.2x

Funding Growth

Last Round

12

Markets

Operating

10K+

Customers

Active

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Team & Leadership

S

Stephen L. Tadlock

U.S. Navy Veteran

S

Shaylon Scott

Executive Director

LinkedIn (Pro only)

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Kim Folsom

Founder & Board Chair

LinkedIn (Pro only)

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