Formerly Positive Planet US — updates on our programs, team, and impact.

New York, NY — BizLeadhers (formerly Positive Planet US) announced today the launch of its Giving Tuesday campaign following a strong start to the giving season. The organization has set a $10,000 fundraising goal to support women entrepreneurs nationwide.

Oct 24, 2024 · 1 min read
Astrid Oyo is a seasoned international executive with over two decades of strategic leadership and cross-functional expertise across the U.S. and Europe.

Jul 23, 2024 · 1 min read
Positive Planet US is thrilled to announce that Maudel Ramos has joined the team as its new Chief of Staff.

Jul 9, 2024 · 2 min read
Lisa Russell, Founder of create2030.org, hosts programs for creative practitioners and shares her perspective on the cohort program.

Jul 1, 2024 · 1 min read
Phoebe Yung, previously a lead consultant at Boston Consulting Group, is the Founder of doggyday.co.

Jun 26, 2024 · 1 min read
Positive Planet US announced that Vivian Olodun, a distinguished author, serial entrepreneur, and CEO of Flourish Media, has joined the board.

Jun 10, 2024 · 1 min read
As our new Head of Partnerships, Sharon Houstoun will lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive partnership strategy, forging alliances with entrepreneur support organizations.

May 28, 2024 · 1 min read
Luminary in journalism, talk show hosting, production, and acting, generously imparted her reflections on our latest cohort.

May 10, 2024 · 2 min read
Our recent Capstone event for the Pilot Cohort leveraging Gen AI in Business Planning showcased the talents, creativity, and grit of 4 inspiring BIPOC women entrepreneurs.
Apr 9, 2024 · 2 min read
Positive Planet US, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting small business entrepreneurs from underserved communities, is proud to announce it has earned the 2024 Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency.

Jan 14, 2024 · 2 min read
Recently, we had the pleasure of connecting with Christine, an inspiring entrepreneur who has taken on a mission to enhance arts accessibility.

Dec 4, 2023 · 1 min read
Charlotte Bowens is the visionary CEO behind Conscious Gear, an Arizona brand providing size-inclusive outerwear. After the Accelerator Hub, the company surpassed $100K in profits.

Nov 19, 2023 · 1 min read
Jessie brings over a decade of expertise in corporate finance, having originated more than $10 billion in corporate loans and worked across the energy and tech spaces.

Oct 30, 2023 · 1 min read
Christina brings over a decade of experience at REDF, a venture philanthropy organization that invests in employment-focused social enterprises.

Oct 22, 2023 · 1 min read
Arlyn brings 25-plus years of experience in manufacturing, high tech, retail, and telecommunications, and will help source new key talent to deliver on the mission.

Oct 16, 2023 · 1 min read
Siddhartha has more than 23 years of experience in technology, with recent experience at Amazon and Chewy.com, and joins to drive strategic technology development.

Aug 6, 2023 · 2 min read
Andreea brings more than two decades of marketing and communications experience and will support Positive Planet's fundraising efforts, communications, and events.

Jul 9, 2023 · 1 min read
Marc is an Entrepreneur in Residence at Ulu Ventures and brings over 30 years of experience in start-ups, turnarounds, and scaling businesses.

Sep 18, 2022 · 6 min read
Ingrid Gonzalez shares how she met Positive Planet founder Jacques Attali, why she chose to lead the U.S. launch, and what it takes to scale an all-volunteer nonprofit.