Impact Founder – Debunking the myth that entrepreneurship is sexy. We tell the REAL, GRITTY stories of entrepreneurs. We are a media company with a solution.

A MEDIA COMPANY WITH A SOLUTION

Impact Founder is an independent social impact media company with a solution. We tell the untold stories, through in-depth inquiries delving into the failures and triumphs of entrepreneurs. We inspire readers and the founders themselves, and create a community of shared experiences by debunking the myth that entrepreneurship is easy or sexy.

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80% of our followers are startups and mid stage businesses. Our followers are loyal with over 4K following us on multiple platforms. Foster the growth of community and reach your niche audience through our advertising opportunities.

ADVERTISING RATES

Advertising opportunities include Podcast Advertisement, Event Marketing, Sponsoring a Founder's Success (story/Coaching).

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HIRE A COACH

Our coaches are like investigative reporters. They get the story of what's going on so that you break through the ceiling.

WE BREAK BARRIERS

Here are some of the goals we’ve supported our clients in reaching: Additional revenue, cost savings, new investments, hiring the right people (Not hiring the wrong people), effective negotiation skills, better decision making, peace of mind and more time. Now how’s that sound?

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TELL YOUR STORY

Be a leader in your community and receive recognition, freedom from your burdens and connection with other entrepreneurs who have had a similar experience.

SUBMIT YOUR STORY

Submit a short audio story of the challenges and successes you've experienced as an entrepreneur.

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OUR STORY

After there were two suicides of startup founders and the sudden death of a third Kristin Darga created Impact Founder, a series of humanized photojournalism and written stories of entrepreneurs’ struggles and successes. Self-doubt is part of life and a way to reduce the feelings of failure or depression among founders is by sharing real accounts of 'regular' entrepreneurs.

Founders often confront their issues alone and lose their perspective. Over the past 2.5 years, Impact Founder has gathered hundreds of stories of failures and triumphs of founders. We level up the stories of all types of founders, through in-depth inquiries delving into the failures and triumphs of entrepreneurs. Our Impact we are determined to make is to reach a vast audience and inspire readers by debunking the myth that entrepreneurship is sexy. Our stories use multi-media art to humanize and normalize what all entrepreneurs experience at one time or another in their journey. READ MORE...

What it's really like to own a business. from Impact Founder on Vimeo.

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OUR ORIGIN:PHOTOJOURNALISM

We started as a photography exhibit in September 2015. Photojournalism is a type of photography when images are used to report a story. We use a combination of words and images for a comprehensive experience.

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WHY PArticipate?

These are the benefits to participating in Impact Founder and telling your story.

Recognition

Our platform helps entrepreneurs build recognition as a leader through sharing authentically. Having endured hardship with the ability to share openly is highly regarded as a leader in the community.

Freedom

Our entrepreneurs experience the feeling of freedom after sharing what’s real for them as a business owner.

Connection

Our Impact Founders have the opportunity to connect with other stories similar to their own, which creates connection and a background of relatedness.

HOW YOU CAN PArticipate

Tell your story through our photojhournalism series, and audio stories. Then, once you’re finished, check out our leadership development so we can be a part of the solution. We believe that with support, you can accomplish your goals.