Ella, Inc. (Entrepreneurial Ladies Leading with Action or Emprendedoras Latinas Liderando con Acción), is a multi-phase exploratory learning program that teaches and empowers teenage girls to create social impact ventures that bring value to their communities.

During Phase I / Ella, Inc. Social Impact Workshop is delivered in 2.5 days and on any given weekend. Participants learn to create and pitch a social impact idea/concept. The top 3 Pitch Competition Finalists from each participating country advance to the Phase II / Ella, Inc. Camp held at the University of Miami. During this phase, the Ellas get to brainstorm and share their ideas with each other. The 2-week residential camp format uses a multidisciplinary approach to learning that includes: service projects, corporate visits with roundtable discussions, tours, a pitch competition, life planning, and growth development experiences. Additionally, each finalist gets to optimize their experiences at the Ella, Inc. Camp by:

• CONDUCTING RESEARCH TO EXPAND THEIR IDEA.
• CREATING A FEASIBILITY STUDY USING THE VALUE PROPOSITION CANVAS MODEL.
• CREATE A BUSINESS PLAN AND PITCH IT TO A PANEL OF LOCAL WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS, EXECUTIVES, AND NON-PROFIT DIRECTORS.
• COMPETING TO WIN SEED CAPITAL TO IMPLEMENT THEIR SOCIAL IMPACT IDEA IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

Ultimately, the girls are taught strategies and skills needed to succeed in education, cause-driven projects, innovation, STEM, the workplace, and in life. This one-of-a-kind camp experience empowers girls with decision-making skills, personal finance, and mindfulness. Girls that complete the full Ella, Inc. will be better positioned to succeed in the global marketplace.