Statement of Principles
Welcome to our Statement of Principles! These principles are the foundation of our fight to expand entrepreneurial opportunity for all.
Our goal is to get 10,000 signers. During the election season of 2024, we will deliver this Statement with all signatures to the U.S. President, leading presidential candidates, the U.S. House Speaker and Senate Majority Leader, all 50 state governors, and other elected officials, urging them to pursue policies that advance these principles.
After you sign the Statement, your first name and last initial (or organization) and location will periodically appear on our website to encourage others to sign. We are building a diverse list of signers to showcase the breadth and depth of our movement demanding everyone’s right to start!
More Ways to Take Action
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Key Points
Learn why entrepreneurial opportunity is so important to the health of our communities. And, why we are fighting for better policies.
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Field Guide for Policymakers
Our Field Guide for Policymakers outlines specific steps for policymakers to support entrepreneurs, create jobs, grow economies.
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Policy Guide
To date, 14 state legislatures have introduced more than 35 pieces of legislation inspired by Right to Start’s policy recommendations. Download our 10 policy recommendations here and help us make change.
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America's New Business Plan
A comprehensive policy roadmap to energize America’s entrepreneurial economy, backed by the Start Us Up coalition of over 200 organizations.