The Foundry

Community Impact

The work, measured.

We report what we do, plainly. These numbers are 2024.

47

Creators in residence

$112K

Earned by makers

9

Markets activated

21

Mentors in circle

100%

Profits to creators

4

Cities reached

180+

Hours of mentorship

3

Cohorts graduated

Mentor and mentee

Programs

What we actually run.

  • Financial Literacy Lab

    Monthly sessions on pricing, taxes, savings, and equity — taught by working CPAs and founders.

  • Leadership Cohort

    Senior creators mentor juniors. Every cohort elects its own market leads.

  • Entrepreneurship Studio

    Each maker ships a real brand: identity, packaging, pricing, fulfillment.

  • Markets & Showcases

    Quarterly editorial markets and biannual showcases place creators in front of real buyers.

Voices

“Before The Foundry I made things. Now I run a studio.”
Amara, 16 — Ceramics
“I learned what an operating margin was at fourteen. My mom couldn't believe it.”
Imani, 15 — Adornment
“The mentors don't perform for us. They actually sit down.”
Kai, 17 — Apparel

Partners & Sponsors

ATLANTA CHAMBERGOODE & CO.MONARCH FOUNDATIONWESTSIDE STUDIOSPONCE MARKETRIVER & RYETHE INFLUENCER NETWORKCAPITAL HOUSE