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FounderFuego® helps founders build fundable businesses that attract investors and partners so they can stop chasing funding and be the kind of business investors chase.

We offer a bilingual funding and growth platform empowering purpose-driven entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and government leaders with the strategies, storytelling, and partnerships to scale.

We eliminate “Founder Fear” by providing founders and CEOs with the tools, mentorship, consulting, and community needed to scale quickly and sustainably. We achieve this through a robust network, the FounderFuego newsletter and podcast, workshops, trainings, and community membership in English and Spanish.

With each entrepreneur we support, we're not just building businesses, we're building hope, opportunity, and community. That's the heartbeat of our mission.

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Upcoming events

  • Promotional flyer for Founder Fuego virtual info session with images of people on mobile, network, on demand platforms, and a large crowd, featuring text about event details and comments about online community for entrepreneurs with BBB accreditation logo.

    LIGHT YOUR PATH

    FOUNDERFUEGO COMMUNITY INFO SESSION



    12.2, 8 AM PST / 11 AM EST


    This is our jam. If you’ve got the spark, we’ll help you turn it into something real. Join us online to learn how we support founders with no-fluff tools, bold coaching, and a community that’s down to build.

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  • Flyer for Wellness Wednesday series featuring Dr. Tonia Burgess from Soul Sound Sanctuary, with an image of her and a person playing crystal bowls in a dimly lit room with colorful lighting.

    WELLNESS WEDNESDAY

    IN COMMUNITY WITH FOUNDERS

    12.3, Noon PST / 3 PM EST

    Creating time and space for founders and CEOs to breathe, centering mental, emotional, and community wellness in the entrepreneurship space. This 30-minute session includes a sound bath experience and live founder talk led by Dr. Tonia Burgess, FounderFuego’s Chief Operations Officer and founder of Soul Sound Sanctuary.

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  • Promotional flyer for an online community for entrepreneurs by Founder Fuego, offering free informational sessions, featuring images of social media, mobile and computer devices, and a crowd of people in a conference setting.

    INCIENDE TU CHISPA

    SESIÓN INFORMATIVA DE LA COMUNIDAD

    12.9, 8 AM PST / 11 AM EST

    Te invitamos a una sesión informativa gratuita para nuestra comunidad. Este espacio es ideal para hacer preguntas, conectar con otros emprendedores, y conocer iniciativas como FounderFuego® que están aquí para encender tu camino empresarial.

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  • Latinapreneur Entre Nos Summit

    Para Latinas Por Latinas - For Latinas by Latinas

    2.28, 10 AM - 4 PM

    Handlery Hotel, San Diego, CA

    Hosted by Mujeres Aca Entre Nos, this event will empower Latina entrepreneurs and celebrate their businesses. Featuring 500 attendees and 25 Latina business owners showcasing and selling their products.

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FounderFuego is the source for:

  • Funding and Growth Strategies and Community for Businesses, Startups, Nonprofits, and Governments in English and Spanish

  • Access to a Funding Network (VC, Financing and Investor Readiness, Government Contracting, Grants, and More)

  • Branding, Marketing, and Paid Ad Strategies

  • People and Operations

  • Transformational Leadership

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Stories Lighting the Way

The FounderFuego Podcast is where bold voices, fresh ideas, and real founder stories spark something bigger. From first wins to major pivots, we go beyond the pitch to uncover what really fuels the journey. Whether you’re just starting out or deep in the hustle, this is your place to learn, get inspired, and keep the fire lit.

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Founded by Hispanic, Black, veteran, and three women entrepreneurs, we have decades of government, economic development, and entrepreneurship experience.

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Join our global community to connect with business and nonprofit founders, CEOs, and investors

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