The national initiative leverages the entrepreneurial ecosystem, resources, and culture of New Orleans to address generational obstacles that prevent minority entrepreneurship. PowerMoves.NOLA aims to increase the number of venture-backed minority-founded companies locally and nationally by building a community, coaching founders to fit their specific needs, and providing access to capital. PowerMoves USA, a national initiative, supports high-growth entrepreneurs of color nationwide to create power through opportunity. The mission of PowerMoves is to elevate entrepreneurs of color by committing to equity and diversity as a growth strategy.