Echo & Ember

Our mission is to democratize access to opportunity through an ecosystem of equity-based funding, multilingual education, and trauma-informed coaching. We recognize that traditional business spaces are often hostile to those without generational wealth, English fluency, or formal credentials. That’s why we’ve built a network where accessibility isn’t an afterthought — it’s the starting point. Our programs include language-accessible business planning, childcare stipends, and flexible coaching hours that honor real-life responsibilities. We offer low-barrier microloans, legal navigation support, and culturally relevant mentorship. We also train our funders to move at the speed of trust and adopt practices that prioritize listening over metrics. Our community includes immigrant founders, disabled creatives, single parents, and formerly incarcerated leaders — all building businesses that matter. We believe everyone has a right to build, dream, and grow. We’re here to ensure the path is clear and the support is real.