Amanda brings more than a decade of experience advancing economic mobility and entrepreneurship. She is a '23-'24 Obama Foundation Scholar, a '25 Eisenhower Fellow, and founder of Morrall Strategy Group.
In her words:
“We are growing our community and reimagining systems that overlook talent already leading in their communities. I look forward to building alongside the founders and partners who make this work possible.”
Read about Amanda's vision here.
Take a moment to say hello and welcome Amanda (amanda@founderforward.org) to the Founder Forward community!
We’re Hiring: Grants & Development Operations Manager (Part-Time)
Founder Forward is hiring a Grants & Development Operations Manager to help strengthen and scale our funding infrastructure as we expand support for founders in emerging regions.
This role will support grant strategy, proposal development, and disciplined submission systems to generate sustainable revenue and support long-term institutional growth. We are looking for a strong writer, meticulous project manager, and systems-oriented builder who can manage the full grant lifecycle while helping position Founder Forward as a credible, data-driven leader in place-based entrepreneurship.
Role Details:
• Part-time (15–20 hours per week)
• $60 per hour
• Fully remote
If you are passionate about economic mobility, disciplined development systems, and expanding access to capital in emerging regions, we encourage you to apply.
Application Link: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4378615278/
10 Years of Founder Forward: We Want to Hear From You
This year marks Founder Forward’s 10th anniversary.
For a decade, we have worked to challenge systemic geographic inequality, funding disparities, and limited access to information because economic mobility should not depend on proximity to a major city.
As we build the next decade, we want to design programming, capital access, and founder support that reflects what you truly need.
How can we better support you? What resources would move your business forward? What gaps still exist in your region?
Tell us here: https://airtable.com/appMCZ9c2YnmqU8Wh/pagQHJaj5eCnYbAiO/form
Funding Opportunities
Camelback Ventures Fellowship
Camelback Ventures is investing in leaders building scalable solutions in education and climate. This is not just capital. It is leadership development, executive coaching, and a national community committed to long-term impact.
Over 16 weeks, Fellows receive:
- $50,000 in capital
- Executive-level coaching
- Structured venture development support
- A powerful peer cohort
- Long-term community beyond the program
Camelback believes leadership development is venture development. They invest in both the venture and the human building it.
If you are building in education or climate and serious about scale, this is your window.
Closes March 2. Apply here:https://www.camelbackventures.org/apply/
Build in Tulsa Programs
Tulsa continues to build meaningful pathways for underestimated founders. Explore these upcoming opportunities:
BUILD UP Tech (March)
For early-stage tech and tech-enabled founders ready to validate quickly.
Apply by March 1, 2026
BUILD UP CPG (March)
For founders building physical and packaged products who want proof before scaling.
Apply by March 1, 2026
W.E. Build (September 2 to November 20, 2026)
Accelerator for women-led startups already in market seeking strategy, traction, and growth.
Apply by March 27, 2026
Female Founders Pitch Night
Visibility and funding for women tech founders.
Apply by April 3, 2026
1921 Awards
Nominate an entrepreneur creating impact and legacy.
Nomination deadline April 3, 2026
Learn more and apply: buildintulsa.com
Join Us: Complimentary Diversitech Tickets
Diversitech, powered by Tribaja, is on a mission to redefine economic mobility for Black and Latinx households. By connecting participants with inclusive employers, cutting-edge skills training, and a vibrant community of changemakers, Diversitech is projected to increase economic mobility for Black and Latinx households by more than $10 million over the next five years.
Founder Forward believes in expanding access to rooms where opportunity is activated, and we want our community in the room. Diversitech will be held in Philadelphia from March 19-21.
We have 5 complimentary General Admission tickets available exclusively for the Founder Forward network.
If you are interested, please let us know by March 3rd.
Tickets will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. Email us: connect@founderforward.org
View the schedule and learn more here: https://diversitech.tribaja.co/schedule
Give Today. Keep Moving Forward.
When you invest in founders, you invest in communities.
If you believe talent is everywhere and access should be too, invest in the next decade of Founder Forward.
Make a contribution today.
Keep Moving Forward,
The Founder Forward Team
