The
Foundry.
Where the next generation is formed through creativity, leadership, and entrepreneurship. Powered by The Influencer Network.
A Letter from the Foundry
We are forming a generation, not selling a product.
The Foundry is a curated initiative where young creators learn to build with their hands and lead with their voice. Through mentorship in financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and craft, our makers ship real work into real markets — under their own names, on their own terms.
The work you see here was made by teenagers. The studios are theirs. The names on the labels are theirs. We just keep the lights on.
Field Notes — Vol. III
"I didn't know making things could be a life. Now it's mine."
— Imani, 15 · Beaded Jewelry
Why the Foundry exists.
Three convictions hold this house up. They shape every market, mentorship, and cohort we build.
01
Craft is a serious teacher.
Making something well teaches discipline, patience, and ownership in a way no syllabus can.
02
Capital should be early.
We teach financial literacy and equity — not as theory, but through real revenue our creators earn and keep.
03
Culture is the curriculum.
Young people don't need to be told they matter. They need a stage, a studio, and a circle that listens.
Collection N°01
The Linen Index.
An edited first chapter — ceramics, textiles, prints, and adornment from our founding cohort. Released in small runs. Always made by hand.
Shop the collection →Impact, plainly told
47
Young creators in residence
$112K
Earned by creators in 2024
9
Markets activated across the South
100%
Of profits return to makers
Upcoming.
- Sat, Jun 14The Summer Foundry MarketMarket
- Thu, Jun 26Capital, Craft & Code — Mentor NightMentorship
- Sat, Jul 12Studio Visits: Open Doors Vol. IIIShowcase
- Fri, Aug 22Founders in Residence ShowcaseShowcase
Mentorship & Partners
Held up by elders, makers, and a quiet circle of patrons.
Our mentors are working artists, founders, financial advisors, and community elders. Our patrons are chambers, foundations, local businesses, and people who believe young hands deserve real tools.
Partner with us →Form the next generation with us.
