We are in a moment in history where entrepreneurs have disproportionate influence on everything from the social problems they work on to what they consume, practice, believe, and desire. As Jack Dorsey, founder of Twitter and Square, recently declared on the cover of Forbes, "the most efficient means to spread an idea today is corporate structure." Moreover, according to the Kauffman Foundation, 54% of millennials have started an organization or have the desire to start one. Given all of this, we believe the future of our world depends largely on the ventures the next generation creates. To create an institution for this context, we've created Praxis as a venture group, structured as a non-profit, that focuses on equipping and resourcing a growing portfolio of faith-motivated entrepreneurs who have committed their lives to cultural and social impact, renewing the spirit of their age one organization at a time. Praxis was conceived in 2010 by Dave Blanchard, then a Principal Designer at IDEO and Josh Kwan, the Director of International Giving for the David Weekley Family Foundation, and developed in collaboration with Q, a learning community that mobilizes Christians to advance the common good in society. Each year, Praxis welcomes 12 businesses and 12 nonprofits into their two Accelerator programs, where they provide the top-decision makers in these organizations with the knowledge, network, and personal discipleship necessary to build sustainable, high-impact organizations. In summer of 2014, they'll also launch Praxis Academy, a summer program focused on training Christ-following undergraduates at the intersection of faith, startups, and culture. Academy graduates will have a chance to apply for their Future Founders program, where they'll have an unique opportunity to do a summer apprenticeship with their Accelerator alumni.

100 Fold Studio provides a professional platform for young architects to develop a biblical philosophy of architecture.

1MISSION is a community development organization giving people in poverty the opportunity to earn a house by serving their community.

A House on Beekman's aim is to create a seamless series of programs from birth to adulthood that empowers the next generation of the South Bronx to reach their full potential. Since our beginnings in 2011, we've grown from 2 programs with 55 participants to 7 programs with over 200 participants in 2015. We're thrilled with what we've been able to offer our families, and excited for what's to come!

Acivilate is a Majority woman-owned technology social enterprise – a dedicated team of experienced professionals who care and measure outcomes and interventions to ensure success.

Act equips underserved residents to fight crime in their street using the justice system.

Adaptic Health is on mission to accelerate treatments for patients through clinical trials. Unfortunately, most of us have a personal story of loss and challenge due to disease. We are hopeful that many recent medical breakthroughs are changing the tide but treatments must still pass successfully through human clinical trials, which is especially challenging in small populations. We’re building a software platform to digitize the clinical development process starting with design. Our team is experienced in designing and accelerating clinical trials as well as delivering new enterprise platforms using emerging technologies. We’re lifelong learners with an insatiable curiosity yet are pragmatic in applying technology and innovations to solve the underlying human problems.

African Philanthropy Forum (APF) is a strong and vibrant community of givers who through their strategic investments, partnerships, and influence, foster inclusive and sustainable development on the African Continent.

Akilah is Rwanda's top college for women and offers diplomas in tech, business & hospitality. Graduates are prepared for jobs and leadership roles. Learn more.

Alter finds and scales the best tech ventures in emerging markets. Our purpose is to support not just high-growth ventures, but high-character founders - they’re not just building their companies, they’re building their countries and are inspiring others to do the same.

Regardless of tribe, religion, family name, or origin, Amani Global Works aims to increase health of a region by providing the preventive and emergency care for a community in need, and then creating a template of care that can replicated throughout the continent. AGW values the importance of accessible healthcare for all communities on the island of Idjwi by focusing on maternal healthcare, child healthcare and malnutrition as well as other factors that contribute directly to the region’s health crisis such as education and transportation.

Too many underserved teens of color are not learning the skills needed to thrive both now and in college, career, and adulthood. Ambition Angels leverages a mobile, youth empowerment app called the Ambition app to equip teens with the skills, support, resources, and opportunities needed to thrive. Students can go on customized learning paths, manage their online support network and be introduced to customized opportunities. The Ambition app offers a powerful model to engage and empower the next generation of underserved teens of color.