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Mission & Values

The American dream thrives when barriers fall, and opportunity is open to all. EforAll exists to democratize entrepreneurship, and it is well-positioned and ready to offer its program to aspiring entrepreneurs nationwide. When people have the right tools, mentorship, and support, they will build successful businesses, transform their lives, and revitalize their communities.

Gururaj “Desh” Deshpande
President and Chairman of Sparta Group LLC, a family investment office.
Desh, along with his wife Jaishree, provided the initial capital and vision for EforAll.

Our Vision

All aspiring entrepreneurs nationwide have the training and support needed to launch and grow a business.

Our Mission

Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll) accelerates economic and social impact in communities nationwide through inclusive entrepreneurship.

EforAll is a mission-driven 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating economic and social impact through inclusive entrepreneurship. In compliance with IRS guidelines, our organization is strictly nonpartisan and does not support, endorse, or oppose any political candidate or party. We do not participate in political campaigns or lobbying activities. We are committed to educational activities that benefit entrepreneurs and the communities they live and work in nationwide. We proudly partner with government bodies at all levels to advance our mission. Entrepreneurs, mentors, donors, and staff from every walk of life make up the EforAll community. We do not ask for nor track political affiliations and seek common ground through our shared values.

Our Values

  • Without question, our entrepreneurs always come first. All decisions that are made revolve around what is best for the entrepreneurs we serve. 
  • We offer our programs at no charge to avoid any financial barriers of participation.
  • We provide all tools and communication to entrepreneurs in English and Spanish. 
  • We utilize technology to be efficient. We also recognize the value of human connection and ensure that human input is incorporated throughout all our processes, procedures, communication, and decision-making.
  • We prioritize our entrepreneurs’ whole person health and understand that starting a business goes beyond access to business resources. We support entrepreneurs by connecting them to resources that support their well-being.
  • We encourage the entrepreneurs who have participated in the Business Accelerator program to take advantage of the EforAll staff and network even after the program concludes.
  • When we see the need, we will advocate for our entrepreneurs at the local, state, and federal levels.  Examples include helping entrepreneurs navigate local permitting procedures, advocating for favorable policies for small businesses and for human rights, including underrepresented individuals. 
  • We expect our mentors to follow through with their commitment of time as well as follow our code of conduct
    • We seek mentors who understand and embrace our mission and values
    • Mentors are not to enter into any formal relationships (joining a board, investing, etc) with EforAll and EparaTodos entrepreneurs during their one year mentorship commitment
  • Decisions are made from multiple parties to cut through any inherent bias of individuals.
  • Outreach is conducted nationwide to achieve a representation of entrepreneurs and volunteers that reflects the diversity of our country’s entrepreneurial spirit. 
  • We embrace diversity and inclusivity in the classroom taking the opportunity to learn from one another.  We look to create teachable moments for everyone to learn and grow within the safe space of the program.
  • Our staff always strive to be sensitive and see the human side of the individuals we work with and understand that we all have unique differences. 
  • EforAll provides consistent quality of programs across sites while not compromising specific needs of communities.
  • We strive to hire individuals who reflect the communities and entrepreneurs we aim to serve.
  • Our National Advisory Council is composed of community leaders who share our mission and values and help us further our work.
  • We leverage technology and internal systems to enable our staff to maximize their time with entrepreneurs. 
  • Mentors and volunteers are recruited and trained with a high level of cultural competence and are representative of the communities we serve.
  • We understand that entrepreneurship can be a lonely journey, so we want to make sure entrepreneurs know they are not alone. 
  • We partner with existing organizations that align with our mission,  believing that we are all stronger when we work together to support entrepreneurs.
  • We expect our staff, entrepreneurs, and volunteers to be supportive and treat each other with respect and understanding. 
  • We understand and prioritize the power of relationship building.
  • We begin all of our EforAll and EparaTodos Business Accelerator sessions by checking in on how everyone is doing, whether that is sharing wins or working through struggles in their businesses and their lives.
  • EforAll Staff hustles with passion. We stay connected to share learnings and offer help and support. We are a non-competitive, collaborative, thoughtful team of humble rockstars. No matter what position someone holds, everyone rolls up their sleeves.   
  • EforAll seeks feedback from entrepreneurs, volunteers, donors, and staff regularly and uses that feedback to confirm what is working and what can be improved. We are always open and appreciative of constructive observations and solutions, assuming it’s coming from the best intentions to serve our mission. 
  • We strive to make changes to our technologies, policies, and procedures to serve our mission as effectively as possible. 
  • We welcome “fresh eyes” on our programs to bring in new perspectives.
  • EforAll and EparaTodos Business Accelerator classes begin with a “check in” to work through struggles but also to applaud “wins” no matter the size.
  • We focus on strengths over weaknesses. 
  • Our teams reflect and communicate about professional and personal goals often. 
  • We are cheerleaders for our entrepreneurs, volunteers, donors, and coworkers. We clap and cheer a lot!