SmartJob

What SmartJob does

SmartJob is a global impact company and Delaware Public Benefit Limited Liability Corporation founded in late 2020 by Regina "Gina" Kline. The firm operates an integrated platform that combines donor-advised fund management, early-stage investing, ecosystem advisory, and accelerator programming with the stated objective of closing the disability wealth gap through inclusive entrepreneurship. Its primary customer segments are disability-led and assistive-technology startups seeking capital and mentorship, Entrepreneur Support Organizations needing curriculum and program support, and impact-focused donors seeking pooled access to disability venture opportunities via The SmartJob Fund at ImpactAssets.

The company's product surface comprises the SmartJob Fund at ImpactAssets (Pre-Seed/Seed equity investments and donor pools with a $300,000 pooled threshold across up to 10 members), the Moonshot Disability Accelerator Initiative (a Clinton Global Initiative Commitment to Action covering 10 accelerators across 8 countries and ~220 early-stage companies, fiscally sponsored by New Venture Fund), the Moonshot Brazil Ecosystem (launching 2026 in São Paulo state with Toyota Mobility Foundation), the SmartJob Institute (Mentorship bench, Speakers' Bureau, and Inclusive Entrepreneurship U training platform), and a portfolio of 7 named equity investments plus ~12 grant-funded ESOs. There is no proprietary software stack disclosed; the business runs primarily on Squarespace-based web properties plus human-mediated advisory, matchmaking, and fund administration.

SmartJob's go-to-market is hybrid: community-led through accelerator and mentor networks, sales-led through donor pool formation and direct investor outreach, and event-driven through CGI/Moonshot convenings. Revenue mechanics mix transaction-style equity deployment via the donor-advised fund, professional-services fees for impact consulting to Enable Ventures and ecosystem advisory to accelerator programs, and philanthropic/grant capital routed through New Venture Fund. The company is anchored by a small core team (1–10 employees) with a 14-person advisory board and named SMEs affiliated with UNESCO, UNITAR, the World Institute on Disability, IAAP, and the National Federation of the Blind.

Name

SmartJob

Legal name

SmartJob, LLC, a Delaware Public Benefit Limited Liability Corporation

Website

https://smartjob.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SmartJob is a Delaware Public Benefit LLC operating a global impact platform that combines donor-advised fund management, early-stage equity investing, and accelerator programming to support disability-led founders, Entrepreneur Support Organizations, and impact donors across at least seven countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Inclusive Entrepreneurship Impact Consulting

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Foundations (BPAGAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Philanthropy & Foundations Advisory (Donor-Advised Funds, Endowments) (FSAAABAH), International Grantmaking & Development Foundations (BPAGAKAH)

Keywords

• Inclusive entrepreneurship
• Impact investing
• Disability innovation
• Ecosystem advisory
• Venture philanthropy

Headquarters

HQ city

Not disclosed

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Equity Investments: SmartJob backs early-stage companies through equity investments at Pre-Seed and early Seed stage via The SmartJob Fund at ImpactAssets, a donor-advised fund. Returns can be recycled into further investments or donations.
2. Donor Pool Management: SmartJob manages multi-donor pools where individual donors contribute to the SmartJob Fund at ImpactAssets. When pooled capital reaches $300,000 across no more than 10 pool members, the group begins impact investing and making grants together. SmartJob sources deals and provides strategic insight.
3. Ecosystem Advisory Services: SmartJob serves as impact consultant for the Moonshot Disability Accelerator Initiative, making recommendations to deploy philanthropic capital to global accelerators and early-stage companies. They lead ecosystem work surrounding the Mobility Unlimited Hub, sourcing founders, building investor pipeline, and delivering impact frameworks.
4. Impact Consulting for Enable Ventures: SmartJob is an impact consultant, ecosystem builder, and early-stage scout for Enable Ventures, the first impact venture fund dedicated to closing the disability wealth gap. They attract disability deal flow and support the disability innovation ecosystem.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SmartJob operates as a global impact consulting, ecosystem-building, and early-stage investment platform dedicated to inclusive entrepreneurship for people with disabilities. The company deploys capital at Pre-Seed and Seed stages through The SmartJob Fund at ImpactAssets, manages multi-donor investment pools, supports a network of accelerators, and runs the Moonshot Disability Accelerator Initiative and Moonshot Brazil Ecosystem to back assistive technology and accessibility startups worldwide.

Product overview

SmartJob is a global platform dedicated to closing the disability wealth gap through inclusive entrepreneurship. The company operates as an impact consulting and early-stage investment ecosystem, combining a donor-advised fund (SmartJob Fund at ImpactAssets), grant programs, and accelerator initiatives. Core services include Mentorship (global advisory bench), Speakers' Bureau (expert network), and Inclusive Entrepreneurship U (training platform). The company supports equity investments and grants to early-stage companies and entrepreneurial support organizations. Key programs include the Moonshot Disability Accelerator Initiative supporting 10 global accelerators and ~220 early-stage companies, the Moonshot Brazil Ecosystem launching in 2026 powered by Toyota Mobility Foundation, and Donor Pools enabling democratized multi-donor impact investing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The SmartJob Fund at ImpactAssets: A donor-advised fund through which SmartJob deploys capital at Pre-Seed and early Seed stage investments.
• Moonshot Brazil
• SmartJob Institute
• Moonshot Disability Accelerator Initiative
• SmartJob Donor Pools

Products and services

• Mentorship A global bench of business leaders, investors, and subject matter experts providing business development support and advisory services to entrepreneurs building innovative solutions in the global disability and aging tech ecosystem.
• Speakers' Bureau A network of subject matter experts on inclusive entrepreneurship, human-centered technology, and entrepreneurial ecosystem development available for speaking engagements and thought leadership opportunities.
• Inclusive Entrepreneurship U A training platform equipping entrepreneurial support organizations and innovators with tools, frameworks, and networks to build and scale inclusive enterprises.
• SmartJob Fund at ImpactAssets A donor-advised fund that deploys capital at Pre-Seed and early Seed stage to support exceptional founders building technology that works for everyone, treating disability as an asset and universal design as a competitive advantage.
• Donor Pools Multi-donor investment pools enabling groups of up to 10 members to collectively make decisions about catalytic investment and philanthropic opportunities in disability impact investing, starting at $300,000 in pooled capital.
• Moonshot Disability Accelerator Initiative A global initiative supporting 10 accelerators in multiple countries, aimed at identifying and mentoring approximately 220 early-stage companies focused on disability innovation and deploying catalytic seed-stage investments.
• Mobility Unlimited Hub A hub supporting active mobility startups including AI and robotics tools, adaptive transportation, smart wearables, accessibility software, and assistive interfaces that expand independence for people with disabilities.
• Disability Innovation Report 2023 Groundbreaking research report examining the global landscape for disability innovation hubs, accelerators, and entrepreneurial support organizations, covering 10 accelerators, 6 countries, and 220 early-stage companies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Support 10 accelerators across 8 countries
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Village CapitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVillage Capital partnered with SmartJob to develop the historic Disability Innovation report leveraging their Abaca ESO tool to assess disability-led Entrepreneur Support Organizations. Village Capital is known for supporting founders building solutions to social, economic, and environmental challenges.
• ONOVOLABcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerONOVOLAB, one of Brazil's leading accelerators based in São Carlos, is a key collaboration partner for the Moonshot Brazil initiative. Together with SmartJob and Toyota Mobility Foundation, they run the Mobility Unlimited Hub supporting active mobility startups.
• Enable VenturescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSmartJob serves as impact consultant, ecosystem builder, and early-stage scout for Enable Ventures, the first impact venture fund dedicated to closing the disability wealth gap while achieving competitive, market-rate returns. SmartJob attracts disability deal flow and supports the ecosystem. Enable Ventures is backed by Sorenson Impact Group.
• AlanasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlana is a collaboration partner in the Moonshot Brazil initiative, contributing to ecosystem development and inclusive entrepreneurship building in São Paulo state.
• O Novo LabsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerO Novo Lab is a collaboration partner in the Moonshot Brazil initiative, supporting ecosystem development work in Brazil.
• World Institute on DisabilitysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld Institute on Disability is a strategic partner of SmartJob, with Subject Matter Expert Marcie Roth representing the organization on SmartJob's team.
• International Association of Accessibility ProfessionalssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Association of Accessibility Professionals is a strategic partner of SmartJob, with Subject Matter Expert Monica Duhem representing the association on SmartJob's team.
• United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNITAR is a strategic partner of SmartJob, contributing to global policy frameworks for inclusive entrepreneurship.
• National Federation of the BlindsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Federation of the Blind is a strategic partner of SmartJob. Founding Advisors include Mark Riccobono (President) and Tracy Soforenko (President of Virginia chapter).
• American Action Fund for Blind Children and AdultssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmerican Action Fund is a strategic partner of SmartJob, supporting disability advocacy and services.
• UNESCOsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNESCO is a strategic partner of SmartJob, contributing to global inclusive entrepreneurship policy and education.
• Clinton Global InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Moonshot Disability Accelerator Initiative was launched as part of SmartJob's Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Commitment to Action. CGI's unique model has enabled over 9,000 organizations to launch more than 3,900 Commitments to Action.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Acumen: Long-established impact investing pioneer combining early-stage patient capital, accelerator programs (e.g., Acumen Academy), and ecosystem building in underserved markets. A larger-scale analogue of SmartJob's integrated model.
• Skoll Foundation: Major philanthropic funder backing social entrepreneurs and ecosystem-building organizations. Comparable as a grantmaking foundation supporting the infrastructure around social entrepreneurs, but at vastly larger scale.
• Omidyar Network: Established impact investment firm founded by eBay's Pierre Omidyar, deploying philanthropic and investment capital across multiple sectors. Comparable as a large-scale impact investing and ecosystem-building organization.
• Sorenson Impact Group: Investor in Enable Ventures and a broader impact advisory, investment, and data analytics firm. Compares as a larger, more diversified impact investing and advisory platform with similar DNA in disability and social impact.

Direct peers

• Village Capital: Global accelerator and venture support organization, explicit SmartJob partner on the Disability Innovation report. Comparable in operating global accelerator cohorts, investing in early-stage impact companies, and supporting founders often excluded by traditional VCs.
• Toniic: Global network of impact investors facilitating co-investment and impact deal flow. Comparable in building a curated pipeline of impact investment opportunities for member LPs, conceptually similar to SmartJob's Donor Pool structure.
• Echoing Green: Fellowship and pooled fund infrastructure for social entrepreneurs, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds. Directly analogous to SmartJob's mentorship bench, donor pool model, and inclusive entrepreneurship focus.
• Enable Ventures: Founded and managed by the same principal (Gina Kline), Enable Ventures is the first impact venture fund dedicated to closing the disability wealth gap. Closely intertwined with SmartJob's ecosystem-building and scouting activities.

Emerging players

• Unreasonable Group: Global accelerator and impact investor supporting entrepreneurs tackling big social and environmental challenges. Comparable in combining accelerator programming, capital deployment, and a global network of mentors and investors.

Others

• New Venture Fund: Fiscal sponsor of the Moonshot Disability Accelerator Initiative. Provides 501(c)(3) infrastructure for philanthropic projects — adjacent ecosystem infrastructure rather than a direct competitor, but useful comparator on the funding architecture side.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/realsmartjob

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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