RESOURCES
Welcome to the Project DEEP resources collection, where you’ll find curated materials about entrepreneurship, investing, inclusive economies, and more.
Q&As WITH THE EXPERTS
Read the conversations with Kimmy, Christina, Raquel, and Dell.
Read the Q&A with Kimmy: Demystifying Entrepreneurship for Overlooked Founders
Read the Q&A with Christina: Funding for Growth for Underestimated Founders
Read the Q&A with Raquel: Scaling through Systems for Overlooked Founders
Read the Q&A with Dell: Inclusive Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Building
PRESS RELEASE:
Sorenson Impact Center Launches Video Course Series to Change the Status Quo in Entrepreneurship and Investing
The Sorenson Impact Center today announced the launch of Project DEEP (Developing Equitable Economies Program) – a multi-pronged initiative including a new series of free video courses designed to accelerate the growth of underrepresented entrepreneurs.
KEY FINDINGS FROM 2018 REPORT:
THE LANDSCAPE FOR UTAH BUSINESSES OWNED BY WOMEN AND PEOPLE OF COLOR
In 2018, the Sorenson Impact Center conducted a landscape analysis about the challenges and opportunities facing women and people of color who own businesses in Utah. This report built the foundation for Project DEEP, and its insights still guide much of the ecosystem work here in Utah.
ARTICLE:
Recovery Requires Saving Businesses Owned By Women And People Of Color
Businesses owned by women and people of color represent the fastest growing sector of business in the nation. Even though they faced more closures during the last recession, from 2007 to 2011, businesses owned by women and people of color added 1.8 million jobs, while businesses owned by white men lost 800,000 jobs.