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Formerly Positive Planet US — updates on our programs, team, and impact across the country.

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Meet Enosa A., joining us as Pod Manager
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Meet Enosa A., joining us as Pod Manager

Enosa Avery, POD Manager

Oct 6, 2026Read story →
Introducing Kemari Messineo 📝🔮, our new content marketing strategist!

Introducing Kemari Messineo 📝🔮, our new content marketing strategist!

Kemari-Messineo, Content Marketing Strategist

Oct 5, 2026Read →
If I would've known that it was okay to not know, I would've allowed myself to be a little bit more vulnerable to ask the questions that would have allowed me to scale faster.
Alumni Story

If I would've known that it was okay to not know, I would've allowed myself to be a little bit more vulnerable to ask the questions that would have allowed me to scale faster.

Melissa Butler, Founder, The Lip Bar

Oct 5, 2026Read →
Emma ‌Chamberlain ‌released ‌Chamberlain Coffee late last year.
Alumni Story

Emma ‌Chamberlain ‌released ‌Chamberlain Coffee late last year.

I took a blow to my ego a little bit when I had to say, 'Okay there is a lot I want to change. There is a lot about this that is not the way I wanted it to be.'

Oct 5, 2026Read →
The IFA World Franchise Show,

The IFA World Franchise Show,

The most important event for entrepreneurs looking to become their own boss and begin their franchising journey.

Oct 5, 2026Read →
Rejection isn't a failure. It means that you're one of the brave ones who is willing to go for it!
Alumni Story

Rejection isn't a failure. It means that you're one of the brave ones who is willing to go for it!

Jamie Kern Lima, Founder, IT Cosmetics

Oct 4, 2026Read →
Let's ‌‌welcome Yulan Qiao to BizLeadhers as our new AI & Business Transformation Analyst!

Let's ‌‌welcome Yulan Qiao to BizLeadhers as our new AI & Business Transformation Analyst!

Yulan Qiao, AI & Business Transformation Analyst.

Sep 11, 2026Read →
BizLeadhers Celebrates Giving Tuesday After a Strong Start to the Season, Sets $10,000 Goal to Support Women Entrepreneurs Nationwide
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BizLeadhers Celebrates Giving Tuesday After a Strong Start to the Season, Sets $10,000 Goal to Support Women Entrepreneurs Nationwide

New York, NY — BizLeadhers (formerly Positive Planet US) announced today the launch of its Giving Tuesday campaign following a strong start to the giving season. The organization has set a $10,000 fundraising goal to support women entrepreneurs nationwide.

Nov 27, 2025 · 2 min readRead →
Maudel Ramos Joins Positive Planet US as Chief of Staff
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Maudel Ramos Joins Positive Planet US as Chief of Staff

Positive Planet US is thrilled to announce that Maudel Ramos has joined the team as its new Chief of Staff.

Jul 23, 2024 · 1 min readRead →
Emmy Award-Winner Filmmaker, Lisa Russell, Discusses Her Passionate Endorsement of the Positive Planet Cohort
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Emmy Award-Winner Filmmaker, Lisa Russell, Discusses Her Passionate Endorsement of the Positive Planet Cohort

Lisa Russell, Founder of create2030.org, hosts programs for creative practitioners and shares her perspective on the cohort program.

Jul 9, 2024 · 2 min readRead →
Phoebe Yung, Founder of doggyday.co, a Social Platform that Connects Dogs with Dog-Loving Neighbors, Shares Her PPUS Experience
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Phoebe Yung, Founder of doggyday.co, a Social Platform that Connects Dogs with Dog-Loving Neighbors, Shares Her PPUS Experience

Phoebe Yung, previously a lead consultant at Boston Consulting Group, is the Founder of doggyday.co.

Jul 1, 2024 · 1 min readRead →
Vivian Olodun Joins Positive Planet US Board
Board

Vivian Olodun Joins Positive Planet US Board

Positive Planet US announced that Vivian Olodun, a distinguished author, serial entrepreneur, and CEO of Flourish Media, has joined the board.

Jun 26, 2024 · 1 min readRead →
New Head of Partnerships, Sharon Houstoun, Joins Positive Planet Team
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New Head of Partnerships, Sharon Houstoun, Joins Positive Planet Team

As our new Head of Partnerships, Sharon Houstoun will lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive partnership strategy, forging alliances with entrepreneur support organizations.

Jun 10, 2024 · 1 min readRead →
Emmy Award-Winning Journalist Cathleen Trigg-Jones Praises PPUS Program for Empowering Entrepreneurial Journey: Advocates for Deeper Engagement and Mentorship
Alumni StoryAlumni Stories

Emmy Award-Winning Journalist Cathleen Trigg-Jones Praises PPUS Program for Empowering Entrepreneurial Journey: Advocates for Deeper Engagement and Mentorship

Luminary in journalism, talk show hosting, production, and acting, generously imparted her reflections on our latest cohort.

May 28, 2024 · 1 min readRead →
Breaking Barriers: Mentorship Propels 4 Women Entrepreneurs at Accelerator Capstone
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Breaking Barriers: Mentorship Propels 4 Women Entrepreneurs at Accelerator Capstone

Our recent Capstone event for the Pilot Cohort leveraging Gen AI in Business Planning showcased the talents, creativity, and grit of 4 inspiring BIPOC women entrepreneurs.

May 10, 2024 · 2 min readRead →
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Positive Planet US Earns 2024 Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency, Highlighting Commitment to Accountability in Empowering Underrepresented Entrepreneurs

Positive Planet US, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting small business entrepreneurs from underserved communities, is proud to announce it has earned the 2024 Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency.

Apr 9, 2024 · 2 min readRead →
From Opera Singer to Entrepreneur - CommonTime CEO, Christine Matovich Shares How Positive Planet Made an Impact in Her Journey to Creating a Virtual Arts Classroom that Is Accessible to All
Alumni StoryAlumni Stories

From Opera Singer to Entrepreneur - CommonTime CEO, Christine Matovich Shares How Positive Planet Made an Impact in Her Journey to Creating a Virtual Arts Classroom that Is Accessible to All

Recently, we had the pleasure of connecting with Christine, an inspiring entrepreneur who has taken on a mission to enhance arts accessibility.

Jan 14, 2024 · 2 min readRead →
Conscious Gear CEO, Charlotte Bowens Shares Skills She Mastered Through Accelerator Hub
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Conscious Gear CEO, Charlotte Bowens Shares Skills She Mastered Through Accelerator Hub

Charlotte Bowens is the visionary CEO behind Conscious Gear, an Arizona brand providing size-inclusive outerwear. After the Accelerator Hub, the company surpassed $100K in profits.

Dec 4, 2023 · 1 min readRead →
Positive Planet Welcomes New Board of Directors Member Jessie Harrison
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Positive Planet Welcomes New Board of Directors Member Jessie Harrison

Jessie brings over a decade of expertise in corporate finance, having originated more than $10 billion in corporate loans and worked across the energy and tech spaces.

Nov 19, 2023 · 1 min readRead →
Christina Gilyutin Joins the Team as Board Director
Board

Christina Gilyutin Joins the Team as Board Director

Christina brings over a decade of experience at REDF, a venture philanthropy organization that invests in employment-focused social enterprises.

Oct 30, 2023 · 1 min readRead →
Chief People Officer Announced: Arlyn Small Joins to Help Grow Volunteer Base
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Chief People Officer Announced: Arlyn Small Joins to Help Grow Volunteer Base

Arlyn brings 25-plus years of experience in manufacturing, high tech, retail, and telecommunications, and will help source new key talent to deliver on the mission.

Oct 22, 2023 · 1 min readRead →
Welcome New Chief Information Officer Siddhartha Vinjamara
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Welcome New Chief Information Officer Siddhartha Vinjamara

Siddhartha has more than 23 years of experience in technology, with recent experience at Amazon and Chewy.com, and joins to drive strategic technology development.

Oct 16, 2023 · 1 min readRead →
Positive Planet Appoints Andreea Popa as Chief Marketing Officer and Head of Fundraising
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Positive Planet Appoints Andreea Popa as Chief Marketing Officer and Head of Fundraising

Andreea brings more than two decades of marketing and communications experience and will support Positive Planet's fundraising efforts, communications, and events.

Aug 6, 2023 · 2 min readRead →
Marc Schneider Joins Positive Planet as Board Director
Board

Marc Schneider Joins Positive Planet as Board Director

Marc is an Entrepreneur in Residence at Ulu Ventures and brings over 30 years of experience in start-ups, turnarounds, and scaling businesses.

Jul 9, 2023 · 1 min readRead →
A Candid Conversation with Ingrid Gonzalez, President and Chairwoman of Positive Planet
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A Candid Conversation with Ingrid Gonzalez, President and Chairwoman of Positive Planet

Ingrid Gonzalez shares how she met Positive Planet founder Jacques Attali, why she chose to lead the U.S. launch, and what it takes to scale an all-volunteer nonprofit.

Sep 18, 2022 · 6 min readRead →