Message from the Managing Director, Dana B. Smith
Welcome to Trestle Group Foundation. It is my pleasure to tell you about this exciting new foundation dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs – the engine that drives economic growth and social change in developing countries.
I encourage you to learn about our innovative programs and initiatives. I invite you to establish a relationship with Trestle Group Foundation and support our pioneering approach to creating and growing sustainable economic opportunities in developing countries. With your involvement, we will share in the accomplishment of our mission, and expand the impact of our results-driven non-profit organization.
Our mission is to empower entrepreneurs in developing countries by directly connecting them with established business professionals – who provide knowledge, experience, networks and resources. This hands-on support creates and expands sustainable opportunities – fulfilling potential and ensuring success.
Our vision is to build and foster an environment that directly supports emerging entrepreneurs in developing countries – creating possibility, providing opportunity and allowing entrepreneurial dreams to become reality by:
- Removing barriers and directly connecting entrepreneurs with the people, networks and resources needed to create new economic opportunities.
- Building entrepreneurial partnerships across cultures and geographies.
- Fulfilling an unmet need by providing the critical “human capital” support required to transform budding enterprises into successful businesses.
- Creating an enriching experience for all who are involved in this journey.
Our programs feature hands-on, relationship-based, structured partnerships that facilitate critical experience and knowledge sharing. These programs provide a unique opportunity for cross-cultural learning, personal and professional growth for all participants, and result in a broader, positive impact on the communities in which they are put into action.
Please use this website to explore and learn more about the goals, objectives, programs and initiatives of Trestle Group Foundation. We hope this information will help connect you to this innovative, results-oriented foundation.
Trestle Group Foundation has no endowment. Our ability to accomplish this ambitious mission rests on the generosity – through both the gift of time and the financial donations – of those who support us. We have unlimited potential with your direct involvement.
Sincerely,
Dana B. Smith
d.smith@trestlegroupfoundation.org