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About Us

Who We Serve

Launch HOPE Foundation works with a diverse group of entrepreneurs from a wide variety of backgrounds and circumstances. 

We empower marginalized groups and anyone with a need where we can provide personalized programming tailored to each community or individual, empowering them to reach their full potential!

Our Mission

Launch HOPE Foundation transforms lives and communities through the power of entrepreneurship.  We do this by listening to the communities we serve, leveraging our ecosystem and relationships, and building programs that improve education, boost entrepreneurship, and create employment opportunities for all so that people can achieve financial stability, upward mobility and economic prosperity. 

The entrepreneurial mindset is critical, not only for traditional entrepreneurs, but for anyone that is stuck in less than ideal situation and wants to transform their lives!


Kristi Mitchell, Founder & CEO

Board of Directors

Board of Director

Kristi Mitchell - Entrepreneur, Butler University Instructor of Entrepreneurship

Iris Hammel- Executive Director RISE, Sr. VP Garatoni-Smith Family Foundation

Kelly Gunn - Program Coordinator C.O.P.E and TOWER Programs

Margo Ward - Community Outreach & Jail Chaplain

Don Allen - Community Banking, Advisors Mortgage Group

Emily Hawk, J.D. - Assistant Dean of Innovation Lacy School of Business, Butler

Duane Miller - Community Development, CEO T&H Investment Properties

Zeke Turner - Entrepreneur, Launch HOPE Member

Ronda Taylor, PhD- Statewide Dean of Entrepreneurship Ivy Tech

Ella Kappler- Deloitte SHINE Associate, Previous 4-year Launch HOPE Intern

Ben Hutchinson- Factor Fix, Previous Launch HOPE Intern 

Emily Mead- Project Mgr. UKG, Previous 4-year Launch HOPE Intern

Nicole Keller- Associate Eli Lilly, Previous 4-year Launch HOPE Intern

Nate Enfield- Phalen Leadership Academy University, Previous Launch HOPE Intern


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