Grow Your Business, Secure Your Future
Free virtual community for small business owners who want to grow their business and their paycheck.
small Businesses We've Helped
Building a National Impact,
One Business at a Time
100% Skills Confidence:
Participants improve budgeting, forecasting, and pricing skills.
69% New Clients:
Business owners expand their client base.
95% Survival Rates:
Businesses sustain growth a year after program completion.
Get $10,000 of Resources:
Value of expert guidance and tools per participant for 1:1 program.
71% Revenue Growth:
Participants see higher earnings post-program.
250+ Businesses Supported:
Small business owners helped to date.
Whether you’re…
A relatively new small business owner who is still experimenting with your offering, or
A longstanding business owner who needs direction on how to reassess your pricing structure...
You’re in the right place!
Our CFOs in the Impact Lab can work with you directly to figure out what your next best action to take is to get you in better alignment with the successful business owner you want to become.
As a member, you'll have the opportunity to apply for 1:1 CFO support
✔ Gain a better understanding of your expenses, profit margin, and runway.
✔ Build a working financial model to track your revenue goals.
✔ Have accountability from a seasoned CFO who wants you to succeed.
✔ Attend expert-led small business Mastermind sessions.
✔ Access to a marketplace to showcase your offerings and
continued discounted CFO services to sustain growth.
Aiming to help everyone in need, while prioritizing the following communities:
People of Color
Low-to-moderate income folks
Veterans
Women
People with disabilities
If you do not belong to these groups but are still in need of assistance, please reach out. If we can’t help you, we likely know someone who can.
We’ll help you plan for a bright, lucrative future
1:1 and Self-Paced Learning
Gain access to personalized financial guidance and a library of self-paced courses. Work 1:1 with a dedicated CFO during weekly virtual sessions for tailored support, or explore curated resources at your own pace to address your business’s unique challenges and goals.
Showcase Your Business
Your hard work deserves recognition. The Impact Lab offers opportunities to showcase your business through our community platform, social media, and events, connecting you with potential customers, partners, and supporters to amplify your visibility and growth.
Accountability to Your Goals
Big changes start with small, consistent actions. Whether you're refining your pricing, hiring your first employee, or tracking your revenue for the first time, our team provides structured accountability to help you reach your goals and sustain your momentum.
A Connected Ecosystem
The Impact Lab is a community — designed to support your growth at every stage. Connect with peers, share experiences, and gain access to exclusive opportunities like adding your products or services to our marketplace and accessing discounted expert CFO services to help sustain and scale your business.
About Our Work in the Impact Lab
Our program has evolved over the years, changing names and adding in value. Learn more about the why behind what we do — now offered at a national level.
Read Our Success Stories
Impact Lab FAQs
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The Impact Lab is designed for small business owners from underserved communities who want to build financial stability and grow sustainable businesses.
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We provide tailored programs, 1:1 CFO guidance, a collaborative community, resources, and ongoing services to support your financial growth and long-term success.
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No, the Impact Lab is a Social Impact Program powered by MissionEdge.org and is completely free to join, with no hidden fees or charges.
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Once accepted into our program, you’ll work directly with a Mission Edge CFO via weekly video sessions,
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No, our programs are designed to meet you where you are, whether you’re just starting or looking to improve your financial skills.
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While we prioritize underserved communities, we encourage anyone who needs financial guidance to apply. If we can’t assist you, we’ll connect you to other resources.
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Some programs within the Impact Lab follow a cohort model with specific timelines, but the overall Impact Lab is an ongoing virtual ecosystem—there’s no fixed end date, so you can access support, resources, and community as long as you need.
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Participants gain financial confidence, better financial management skills, and access to opportunities like new clients and investor connections.
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You can apply online anytime. Programs run in cohorts with defined timelines, and once accepted, you’ll begin working with a CFO and join that program’s community. Resources and other supports are available year-round.
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No, while the Impact Lab is primarily virtual, we do offer San Diego based cohorts at times.
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No, the program is industry agnostic. As long as you are earning revenue and want to grow, we can help you!
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No. In the Impact Lab we work exclusively with small businesses, not nonprofits.
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Yes! We welcome co-founders who want to work together. Only one application per business is necessary.
Our Purpose
We believe every small business owner deserves a fair shot at success. Our purpose is to remove barriers and provide the tools, guidance, and support needed to empower financial growth and build resilient, sustainable businesses.
Our Mission
Our mission is to support small business owners from underserved communities in achieving financial stability and long-term success, using their businesses as pathways to economic mobility and community reinvestment.
Our Vision
We envision a future where small business owners nationwide achieve financial independence and sustained success through resilient businesses and ongoing support.
Meet Our Team & CFOs
Ken Davenport
ceo
“I am passionate about helping people achieve greatness in their lives.”
Kasie Valenti
Director of Impact & Innovation
“I want to empower good people to build a better future for all.”
Jeff Symington
cfo
“Small business owners are just built different. They are gritty problem solvers that are willing to blaze their own trail. It absolutely fires me up to work side by side with them!”
Dennis Furlani
fractional CFO
“I come from a family of immigrants and entrepreneurs, and I know how transformative the right guidance can be. Helping these founders understand their numbers and make confident decisions is some of the most meaningful work I do.”
Olivia Yazzolino
Impact Lab Specialist
"By helping small business owners reach financial freedom, we lift up our entire economy and community."
Carolynn Duncan
fractional CFO
"I view financial confidence as a learnable muscle and skillset, let's work together to develop your financial strength!"
Amber Schott
Grants Manager
“Behind every nonprofit and small business is someone with a dream for change. I’m here to help turn that dream into lasting impact."
Benjamin Gamboa
fractional CFO
“As a former entrepreneur, I understand the challenges small business owners face in achieving sustainable growth. I'm passionate about helping them build strong business foundations so they can create lasting impact in their communities.”