We all deserve the right to build our dreams.
It’s time we level
the playing field.
Right to Start is a national, nonpartisan nonprofit that advances entrepreneurial opportunity as a civic priority for all. We drive change through: policy engagement, grassroots organizing, and lifting the voices of entrepreneurs through storytelling.
We are born to be starters, makers, doers, dreamers.
You have a right to build your dreams. But the system makes it too hard. It’s time we change that.
Right to Start is fighting for your right to pursue your dreams, build a business, earn a living. We seek to unleash entrepreneurial opportunity for everyone.
Join the movement!
We’ve launched a national campaign — America the Entrepreneurial — to build a more entrepreneurial America. Stay informed with news, stories, and ways to take action. Americans in 50 states and 2 territories have already joined and taken actions.
It’s time we live up to the original promise of America.
The system is tilted against little newcomers. Too many of us are left out.
Whether you’re building a new business, doing a side hustle, or making an independent living, the system makes it too hard. We demand a fair shot.
Learn more about our guiding principles and the movement to unleash entrepreneurial opportunity for all.
Get the Key Points
Entrepreneurs create jobs, lift incomes, build community wealth, overcome inequality, fight poverty, and make stronger communities. But our system makes it hard for them to start and grow. We can make a difference. Learn the facts for yourself.
We’re Changing Systems
At least 13 states have changed laws or systems inspired by our work, including Nevada, Missouri, New Mexico, Michigan, Indiana, Oklahoma, and West Virginia.
Almost 30 Governors and 120 Mayors — and growing — have joined us in making entrepreneurship a priority.
Over 23 state legislatures have introduced over 60 Right to Start Acts and other policies based on our recommendations. We run networks of almost 100 state legislators and public officials in 18 states dedicated to pro-entrepreneur policies.
This is just the beginning. Every community can devise its own approach.
Americans hold strong entrepreneurial dreams, but they want the country to make it easier.
National Survey: Americans feel that governments at all levels can do more to support entrepreneurs, remove barriers, and create a more level playing field.
National News Coverage
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