Building a Nonprofit with Bo Ghirardelli

About this episode:

Rudy sits down with Bo Ghirardelli co-founder and CEO of Sky’s the Limit, a nonprofit organization that supports underrepresented entrepreneurs through mentorship, training, and access to capital. From building microloan programs from scratch to securing funding from organizations like Accenture, Bo walks us through the highs, lows, and lessons learned in scaling a nonprofit that's helped launch over 5,000 businesses and generated nearly 10,000 jobs. In this episode we explore:

  • What inspired Sky’s the Limit 🚀
  • How Beau raised his first funds ✈️
  • The difference between running a nonprofit vs. a for-profit company 💡
  • Why grit, persistence, and community matter 🛠
  • How they’re building the future of social e-learning 📲

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