Street Business School

Topic: Street Business School is a leader in global training. We’re on a mission to end extreme poverty by empowering women as entrepreneurs, and we teach other organizations how to implement our proven and effective business training. Our world-class and world-changing model will help 1 million people lift themselves from poverty.

We use proven methods to give women living in extreme poverty the knowledge and tools they need to succeed. In only six months, they take that knowledge and tools to create a business of their own. As fearless businesswomen, they build their enterprises, meet their daily needs, and raise capable and confident children who will break the cycle of generational poverty.

Our trainings are delivered in local communities in the local language in through an innovative partnership network of 168 organizations working in 26 countries. We provide one-on-one coaching, mentoring, and follow-up to help every woman build confidence, amplify her dignity, and belief in herself.

Bio: Evan Cauble-Johnson serves as the Director of Philanthropy for Street Business School. He has worked in fundraising since 2006 and holds a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from the University of Toronto and an MBA from DePaul University’s Kellstadt School of Business. Evan started his career with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and served as Development Director for the 125+ year old Chicago Commons Association. Most recently, he served as Chief Development Officer at Inspiration Corporation in Chicago. Evan is a recent transplant to Colorado, and a lover of music and the outdoors. He enjoys exploring urban and natural environments with his wife, two children, and dog.

Resources: Find out more at www.streetbusinessschool.org