Neighborhood Start Fund

Neighborhood Start Fund is a non-profit organization founded by Lupe Fiasco and Di-Ann Eisnor. Their aim is to support entrepreneurs in "underserved areas"."Neighborhood Start Fund | About" The very first neighborhood was launched in Brownsville, Brooklyn, the startup of a "local micro-economic engine".Harling, Danielle (October 12, 2015). "Lupe Fiasco Co-Founds Neighborhood Start Fun". HipHopDX. Eisnor told Chicago Tribune, "We're looking for very big good ideas. We want companies that can generate at least $100 million. We want to create a real change, and to do that, we need some super-successful companies."Jackson, Cheryl (August 11, 2016). "Lupe Fiasco, Google exec team to fund startups in Englewood, Lawndale". Chicago Tribune.
== Background ==
First announced in October 2015, an event was hosted on November 13, 2015, where individual would be able to pitch their ideas. Eisnor added, "We will be housed at the Dream Big Foundation's new entrepreneurship center and cafe opening in Jan[uary] 2016."Castro, Alexis (October 14, 2015). "Lupe Fiasco Co-Founded a Fund to Help Entrepreneurs from Underserved Neighborhoods". Complex.
In March 2016, three winners were announced, and according to Technical.ly., each were granted $5,000, as well as assistance in digital development by Folio3.Darville, Jordan (March 31, 2016). "Lupe Fiasco's Neighbourhood Start Fund Announces Grant Recipients". Fader.
== References ==
== External links ==
* Official website
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