ColumbusBlack founder Kevin Lloyd interviews Kenny and Chris Crump, founders of the We Elevate you foundation. The We Elevate You Foundation is a new local non-profit organization, designed to bolster black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) entrepreneurs in their journeys to build successful businesses and establish generational wealth.
Created in 2022, We Elevate You is the brainchild of entrepreneurs, Kenny and Chris Crump. As successful business owners in Columbus, OH for more than 20 years, they’ve encountered the difficulties associated with building and sustaining a business. They’ve also seen firsthand the compounded adversity of being an entrepreneur of color.
Whether it’s lack of funding, access, or mentorship, BIPOC entrepreneurs face incredible challenges and, without intentional support, they will likely see their businesses fail within the first 18 months. This awareness compelled Kenny and Chris to create We Elevate You, a foundation to fund business development training for BIPOC entrepreneurs.
The We Elevate You Foundation grants entrepreneurs access to resources, guidance, and support to start, scale, and sustain strong businesses. Kenny and Chris are inviting the community to join in their mission to help create generational wealth for BIPOC entrepreneurs by providing access to essential business resources.
