Los Angeles Economic Equity
Accelerator & Fellowship
We build equity one person at a time.
LEEAF stands for equity led by communities. We redefine economic equity to create systems that create upward mobility by meeting people where they are. Our program leverages research and innovation to build systems that value every voice.
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What’s LEEAF?
LEEAF — the Los Angeles Economic Equity Accelerator & Fellowship — is a community-driven program that helps entrepreneurs build and grow businesses that other programs leave behind. Through practical training, customized business support, and research-backed innovation, LEEAF advances racial, gender, and economic equity by putting people at the center of community revitalization.
Our Achievements
Choose Your Path
Grow Your Business
LEEAF equips small business owners with the tools, training, and resources they need to thrive: from accelerators and bootcamps to roundtables and workshops. We pair hands-on learning with real marketing, operational, and financial support so your business doesn't just survive, it scales.
How We’ve Grown
Our research reports, publications, and impact data tell the story of what's possible when equity takes center stage. From economic advocacy reports to community partnerships and collaboratives, we let the numbers, and the real voices behind them, speak for themselves.
Branching Out
We go where businesses are, meeting communities through tailored canvassing and meaningful one-on-one rapport-building. Through both quantitative and qualitative data collection, we surface the insights that shape our programs and sharpen our advocacy.
What Small Business Owners Are Saying
“[T]he Strike Team were amazing! They listened, answered all my questions, and were communicative throughout the entire process. When they fixed my issues, I had to hold back my tears of relief and thankfulness. I had been struggling trying to fix these problems on my own with no luck. I had given up, but the Strike Team came through!”
— Business Owner, WyldChyld Yoga
“I had general ideas of what I wanted my website and the direction of the business I wanted to go in and in discussions with Chris and Zenaida I found that confidence and the missing pieces needed for my website and my business. The website is fantastic, but the real win to me was the direction and guidance that was given. My vision was brought to life truly.”
— Business Owner, Baseline Bakery“I have nothing but positive reviews for all the professional and awesome website development the compassionate, considerate, patient, kind and dedicated LEEAF team demonstrated during the development of my website. 1000% satisfied and grateful for this opportunity to bring my business to a professional with the development of this fantastic website.”
— Business Owner, Sustainable K9Thank You to Our Partners
Together, we're stronger. Partnerships are key to success. At LEEAF, we proudly collaborate with forward-thinking organizations and individuals who share our passion for empowering entrepreneurs.
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Our works speaks for itself, and so does the press.
From local newsrooms to national outlets, LEEAF's impact on LA's small business community has earned independent recognition across TV, podcast, and print.
LEEAF MARKETPLACE
Shop Local. Fund Impact. Build Community.
Every business in the LEEAF marketplace has a story, and a track record. These are the leaders who showed up, did the work, and graduated from LEEAF's programs ready to grow.
Now it's your turn to show up for them.
Ready to make an impact?
When you hire, shop, or invest here, you're not just making a transaction; you're fueling the next chapter for a business leader who's already proven they're building something real. Every purchase, every contract, every partnership is a direct investment in the communities we serve.
Search the marketplace. Meet the leaders. Shop with purpose.
Let’s Grow Together
