About Us
Building stronger, smarter, small businesses.
What began as a grassroots movement to support local entrepreneurs has evolved into a full-scale ecosystem driving business success across the Southeastern U.S. Founded by Tracey & Girard Newkirk, Genesis Block Foundation bridges the gap between aspiration and sustainability through education, commercialization resources, and market outreach opportunities.
Our Mission
To reduce barriers to entrepreneurship and improve success rates through comprehensive training and strategic market visibility initiatives.
Our Values
Support
Collaboration
Growth
Our Vision
To build the local economy one entrepreneur at a time with sustainable business ecosystems that drive economic growth and community transformation.
Tailored Support for Every Stage of Growth
Entrepreneurs deserve systems, not just programs. Our systemic approach invests in big-thinkers, helping them grow from ideation to commercialization. We know that success in business can be more complex than what a one-time event or program can provide. That’s why we offer a larger commitment to our clients.
We believe in the power of ideas, and our greatest dreamers deserve the tools and resources to grow. Genesis Block Foundation is dedicated to giving every founder in our ecosystem the right support at the right time. We connect entrepreneurs, no matter what stage of growth, to the training, resources, and mentorship they need to succeed and flourish.
Who We Serve:
Aspirational Entrepreneurs – Our programs help founders validate their idea within eight weeks.
Emerging Entrepreneurs – Gaining traction but need guidance? We provide the knowledge and tools to scale.
Established Entrepreneurs – We help refine strategies for long-term success.
Women & Minority-Owned Businesses – Focused resources for historically underrepresented entrepreneurs.
High-Growth Ventures – Ready to scale rapidly? We connect you with the networks and funding to expand.
No matter where you are in your business journey, Genesis Block Foundation is here to help you grow.
