FUND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PURPOSE-DRIVEN FOUNDERS BUILDING ETHICAL, SUSTAINABLE VENTURES
The Nathalie Virem Foundation funds scholarships, mentoring, and entrepreneurship education for underrepresented founders and students building ethical, resilient, purpose-driven ventures and creating measurable community impact.
Nathalie Virem Inc. is a separate, for-profit entity; any paid advisory services purchased afterward are billed and governed independently, per the Foundation's conflict-of-interest policy.
HOW YOUR GIFT HELPS UNDER-REPRESENTED FOUNDERS
$50 materials · $150 partial scholarship · $375 full scholarshipMonthly giving sustains cohorts year‑round and expands online access globally.
Give any amount once you click through (min $10 / max $10,000). International cards accepted.
VISION
To become a leading nonprofit cultivating purpose-driven, resilient founders and students who build ethical ventures, improve lives, strengthen communities, and contribute to sustainable prosperity.
MISSION
As a 501(c)(3), we raise funds for scholarships that provide access to entrepreneurship education, mentoring, leadership training, and practical venture-building resources for underrepresented founders and students.
CORE VALUES
Education • Empowerment • Sustainability • Ethical Innovation • Access • Resilience • Community Impact
WHAT WE DO
We empower entrepreneurs through hands-on programs, blending intuitive insight with data-driven business practices to turn purpose into profit and lasting sustainability:
- Scholarship Workshops
- Mentorship & Founder Support
- Online Entrepreneurship Education
- Founder Resources
Our entrepreneurship education programs have reached thousands of attendees worldwide, helping them develop ideas into sustainable ventures that uplift communities.
Key Impact
- 300+ past and scheduled in-person participants, including 70 EDHEC participants scheduled for October 29–30, 2026
- 4,000+ online attendees
- Attendee outcomes include venture launches, earned revenue, and competitive prizes; results vary.
Join us in driving positive change on a global scale.
PROBLEM
1. Access & affordability: High‑quality entrepreneurship training and coaching are expensive or selective; many under‑represented founders never get in the room.
2. Fragmented learning: Traditional programs over‑index on tactics and pitching but rarely integrate purpose, ethics, and discernment with the same rigor as finance and strategy, leaving leaders successful on paper yet unfulfilled in practice.
3. Fear of failure: Nearly half of adults (49 %) would not start a business because of fear of failure, up from 44 % in 2019 (Global Entrepreneurship Monitor, Global Report 2024/25).
4. Purpose alignment and the future of work: Deloitte “purpose premium” synthesis. Reference: “Why It Matters.” 74 % of Gen Z and 77 % of millennials expect generative AI to reshape their jobs within a year (Deloitte, Gen Z & Millennial Survey 2025).
SOLUTION
A scholarship‑powered, whole‑leader method that fuses inner clarity with world‑class business execution.
- Remove the cost barrier: We provide full‑ride scholarships for immersive workshops and subsidize online programs so any qualified founder can access life‑changing training.
- Whole‑leader curriculum: We uniquely combine purpose discovery, mindset & resilience, and intuitive/ethical decision‑making with hard‑skills training (strategy, marketing, sales, legal, finance) so founders build companies that are profitable, sustainable, and values‑aligned.
- Hands‑on execution + community: Cohorts, masterminds, and 1:1 mentoring turn insight into action, while an alumni community sustains momentum and accountability.
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- Attendee outcomes: Examples include venture launches, earned revenue, and competitive prizes. These are individual attendee achievements; they do not represent Foundation grants or funds raised. Results vary.
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WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT
- Scholarship‑first access at scale: removing the primary barrier.
- Integrated inner + outer skills: purpose & discernment taught alongside P&L, go‑to‑market, and sales.
- Mission‑funded 1:1 support: no‑cost strategy sessions; coaching revenues reinvested into scholarships.
- Documented outcomes & recognitions: state/city awards; strong completion and success rates.
THE IMPACT
ATTENDANCE & ATTENDEE ACHIEVEMENTS
Attendance updated October 2026. Past attendance and the scheduled October 29–30 EDHEC cohort are identified separately. Attendee achievements are not Foundation fundraising or scholarship awards.
🎓 300+ past and scheduled in-person participants
Includes 230+ past attendees and 70 EDHEC participants scheduled for October 29–30, 2026.
🤝 4,000+ online attendees
🏆 2 Certificate of Recognition awards.
👥 45,000+ Followers on social media.
Attendee outcomes include launching businesses, generating revenue, and winning competitive prizes. Results vary by attendee and program. These are individual achievements, not Foundation grants or investment.
Attendee achievement: Pyet DeSpain won a $250,000 prize on Gordon Ramsay’s Next Level Chef. This was a competition prize, not funding awarded by the Foundation.
Other attendees have launched ventures and generated revenue. These results belong to the attendees; they are not amounts awarded or raised by the Foundation.
2030 VISION
· Train & mentor 10,000+ leaders globally · Launch the Intuitive Leadership Fellowship · Fund AI for Humanity pilots on 3 continents.
International Best Selling Book.
eBook and Audiobook also available.
The ultimate guide to take you and your business to new heights.
BOARD MEMBERS
Nathalie Virem - President & Chair
Nathalie serves as President & Chair of the Nathalie Virem Foundation. She excels in helping business owners develop their mental strength and discernment and turn their visions into impactful achievements for the greater good.
Honored for her philanthropy, she is recognized by the State of California and the City of Los Angeles, showcasing her dedication to enhancing business owners' leadership and the local economy.
Kevin D. Castillo Aragon - Treasurer
Kevin D. Castillo Aragon, the Nathalie Virem Foundation's Treasurer, is a bilingual (English & Spanish) Financial & Accounting Strategist with over 8 years of expertise. He specializes in helping small businesses achieve accurate financial reporting, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth. Kevin’s tailored strategies align financial health with long-term goals, ensuring compliance and profitability while advancing the Foundation's mission.
HOW CAN I BE NEXT?
Live Workshop Scholarship Application
Contact us for upcoming workshop dates, formats, and scholarship availability for purpose-driven founders.
Donor-funded scholarships support eligible entrepreneurs with demonstrated financial need. Please ask about current eligibility requirements and program details.
Click the link above if you want to apply for a scholarship or learn about eligibility requirements.
HOW YOUR GIFT HELPS UNDER-REPRESENTED FOUNDERS
$50 materials · $150 partial scholarship · $375 full scholarshipMonthly giving sustains cohorts year‑round and expands online access globally.
Give any amount once you click through (min $10 / max $10,000). International cards accepted.
GUEST SPEAKERS
TV Host Larry King
The Founder Nathalie Virem
IMPACT STORIES
Jimmy DelshadTwo-times Mayor of Beverly Hills
Pyet DeSpain2022 first winner of Gordon Ramsay's TV show, Next Level Chef, earning a $250,000 grand prize and the invaluable mentorship of world-renowned culinary masters.
Ronnie King
American Musician, Producer & Philanthropist
Gwenna Hunter
Founder of Vegans of Los Angeles Food Bank
Founder of Vegans of Los Angeles Food Bank
Rodrigo de MoraesEducator and Consultant
Niko MartilloPresident Ecuadorian American Chamber of Commerce
SPONSORS & PARTNERS
CSULA Entrepreneurship Organization
CSULA MBA Entrepreneurship Organization
CSULA MBA Entrepreneurship Organization
CSULA Professionals in Human Resources Association
CSULA The Hispanic Business Society
Los Angeles Accueil
Skirball
Coravin
Siete Foods
Elles California
D'Alessio Law Group
HOW YOUR GIFT HELPS UNDER-REPRESENTED FOUNDERS
$50 materials · $150 partial scholarship · $375 full scholarshipMonthly giving sustains cohorts year‑round and expands online access globally.
Give any amount once you click through (min $10 / max $10,000). International cards accepted.
APPLY & CONTACT
We appreciate your interest. One of us will be in touch with you if we are able.
To Contact Nathalie: contact@nathalievirem.com
Speaking or Press Inquiries: press@nathalievirem.com
Mailing Address:
Nathalie Virem Foundation
9663 Santa Monica Blvd #1281
Beverly Hills. 90210, USA