“Many members of minority communities create businesses as a last resort. Locked out of traditional jobs due to the lack of access to social capital, poor educational systems, broken transportation systems and/or systemic racism, these entrepreneurs create businesses out of necessity." 

— Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation

“Given that entrepreneurs from underrepresented groups have a harder time accessing startup capital, it means there are a lot more great business ideas in that community that are going untapped, that investors and bankers would be wise to consider more closely."

— Rich McIver, Founder, MerchantNegotiators.com

“Give a damn about the people who work with you and give a damn about the people you serve. How do you show you care? Time. Spend time understanding others' needs."

— Yasmin Green, Head of Research and Development, Jigsaw