Company: Desk2Educate Ltd
Founder: Becky Lodge
Website: https://desk2educate.com
About Desk2Educate Ltd
Desk2Educate (D2E) is a pioneering digital education platform that empowers underrepresented entrepreneurs—women, neurodiverse individuals, and minority founders—by providing accessible, affordable, and customized business education and support. Our platform is designed to overcome the barriers these groups face in traditional entrepreneurship: lack of access to tailored education, mentorship, and crucial funding opportunities.
At D2E, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to turn their ideas into successful businesses, regardless of background. Through our unique founder-to-founder mentorship model and AI-powered learning, we bring together the academic rigor of traditional business education with real-world insights from successful entrepreneurs. D2E also supports entrepreneurs with critical mental health resources, funding signposting, and peer-to-peer networks, creating a holistic support system that’s available anytime, anywhere.
Our mission is ambitious: to empower 10 million new entrepreneurs globally by 2035, creating an inclusive entrepreneurial landscape that reflects the diversity of today’s society. Research shows that if women in the UK alone started and scaled businesses at the same rate as men, it could add up to £250 billion annually to the economy. Yet, only 1% of venture funding goes to all-female teams, and neurodivergent founders—who are five times more likely to become entrepreneurs—lack the tailored support they need to succeed. Desk2Educate was developed to close these gaps and maximize this untapped potential.
Backed by a decade of market research, partnerships with over 50 corporate and SME supporters, D2E is more than a platform; it’s a movement. Our innovative approach has attracted interest from academic partners in the UK, such as the University of Nottingham, aligning with the Charter of Inclusive Entrepreneurship. Together, we aim to bridge the gap in entrepreneurship education by offering an affordable subscription model at just £19.99 per month—a fraction of the cost of traditional programs—allowing founders from diverse backgrounds to gain the skills and connections they need to thrive.
D2E’s impact reaches beyond individual founders, contributing to a thriving, inclusive economy. Our platform not only aligns with the UK Government’s Digital and Innovation strategies but also with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goals 4 (Quality Education), 5 (Gender Equality), 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and 10 (Reduced Inequalities). Through these frameworks, Desk2Educate is reshaping the future of entrepreneurship to be more inclusive, accessible, and globally impactful.
As we scale, Desk2Educate is working towards BCORP certification, ensuring a portion of our profits is reinvested into communities to foster entrepreneurial resilience and development. With a comprehensive digital ecosystem that founders worldwide can depend on, Desk2Educate is positioned to be a leader in inclusive business education—equipping diverse entrepreneurs with the tools, networks, and knowledge to start, grow, and sustain their ventures successfully.
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