Insights: Announcements

Today’s unprecedented crisis has strained resources, challenged revenue models, and revealed emerging needs that many organizations are not equipped to meet. At the same time, the virtual world is opening up new opportunities for collaboration that didn’t seem possible in our pre-crisis worldview. This moment calls for strategic partnerships and alliances: an unparalleled resource for […]

Eighteen months ago, nine entrepreneurial ventures and their bold leaders entered UpStart’s Venture Accelerator, in order to go from seed to success by creating and activating a plan for sustained growth and impact. The world looked very different then, with in-person gatherings – the underpinning of so much of Jewish community – the norm. Now, […]

Moments of crisis and uncertainty can feel paralyzing. Yet they are also the moments where the most is at stake, and where all of us are called upon to act quickly and intentionally. As you know, ongoing social distancing measures to combat COVID-19 have resulted in a near cessation of revenue across the Jewish nonprofit […]

   NY Entrepreneur Sprint Powered by UJA-Federation of New York. Selected from a pool of highly-qualified applicants, these 7 early- and growth-stage ventures represent a diverse array of initiatives. These ventures are crucial to the landscape of Jewish offerings, as they often serve as the only connection point to Jewish life for individuals seeking alternatives to […]

In this time of unprecedented uncertainty, it is crucial that we double down on our support for trailblazing ventures and their leaders. Entrepreneurial ventures have been a driving force in adapting Jewish communal life for the last twenty years, and their creativity, agility, and vision will be essential to leading us through the COVID-19 crisis. […]

For years, Jewish social entrepreneurs and their ventures have been fueling a renaissance in Jewish life. From creative afterschool programs to chapters of Muslim and Jewish women fighting hate together, the 100+ organizations in the UpStart Venture Network have been on the front lines of making our community more just, vibrant, and inclusive. These ventures […]