Take the Entrepreneur’s Pledge – Join the More than 9600 Entrepreneurs Dedicated to Helping Build a Stronger America

The Kauffman Foundation, as part of its “Build a Stronger America” movement, has crafted the Entrepreneur’s Pledge.  The pledge is designed to allow entrepreneurs to publicly express their support for entrepreneurship as a cause. 

“Introducing the Pledge only enhances the Entrepreneurs’ Movement which is aimed at giving entrepreneurs a platform to share their stories and amplify their voices,” said Carl Schramm, president and CEO of the Kauffman Foundation.  “Entrepreneurs continue to be the key to our country’s economic recovery because they are the primary source of new job creation.” 

To date, over 9,600 entrepreneurs have signed the pledge which goes as follows: 

The Entrepreneur's Pledge

I am an Entrepreneur.

I am following a dream, pursuing an opportunity, taking charge of my own destiny.

I am bringing something of value to society, making a job for myself and for others, and creating wealth that benefits my family, my community, my country, my world.

I am one of a movement of millions of entrepreneurs and innovators who made America great, and who will continue to keep our economy going...and growing.

I am what I am because many people have helped me along on this journey.

Therefore:

I will tell my story, sharing my successes and failures, so that others taking the entrepreneurial path can learn.

I will strive to mentor an aspiring entrepreneur.

I will make my voice heard by those who make policy decisions that affect me and my business.

I will appreciate and celebrate my accomplishments, and the accomplishments of all my fellow entrepreneurs.

I will give back to the society that helped me to be successful.

I will Build a Stronger America. 

To add your voice, sign the pledge here