Connected to Lead

Name

Connected to Lead

Legal name

Connected to Lead

Website

https://connectedtolead.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Leadership Development and Community Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Leadership, Civic Education & Service-Learning Nonprofits (BPAGADAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK), Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD)

Keywords

• Leadership development
• Youth empowerment programs
• Community mental health
• Nonprofit youth services
• Workforce readiness programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Gardena, CA

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: Accepts online donations through their website, mail-in donations to P.O. Box 3231, Gardena, CA 90247, checks payable to Connected to Lead, and Cash App contributions to $ConnectedtoLead.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Connected to Lead is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that designs and facilitates in-person community-based leadership development and mental wellness programs for youth, young professionals, and families in Los Angeles County. Its portfolio includes Lead NOW, Youth Lead, Youth Work, I Am Worthy, Encore, It's Possible, Youth Care, Coping Cocoa + Canvas, and Game Nights for Mental Health, delivered through workshops, summits, and community events focused on building resiliency, compassion, communication, and self-worth.

Product overview

Connected to Lead is a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of community-based youth leadership development programs designed to cultivate resilient leaders. The program suite includes Lead NOW (general leadership development), Youth Lead and Youth Work (youth-focused programs), I Am Worthy (self-esteem), Encore (mature adult engagement), It's Possible (aspiration building), Youth Care (youth support), and mental health programs such as Coping, Cocoa, + Canvas and Game Nights for Mental Health. Programs are facilitated in cities across Los Angeles County and are designed to develop individuals who are connected to resources and make an impact in their communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lead NOW A leadership development program that helps individuals build confidence, overcome self-doubt, and develop practical leadership skills for personal growth and career advancement; designed for youth and adults seeking leadership development.
• Youth Lead Youth-focused leadership development program designed to cultivate resiliency, compassion, and communication skills in young people across Los Angeles County.
• Youth Work Youth employment and job readiness program focused on preparing young people for workforce success and career readiness.
• I Am Worthy Self-worth and personal development program designed to help individuals recognize their value, build self-esteem, and unlock their potential.
• Encore Leadership development program for mature adults that fosters continued personal growth, leadership, and community engagement.
• It's Possible Program designed to inspire and empower individuals to pursue their goals, aspirations, and personal growth journeys.
• Youth Care Support program focused on youth wellness and development services for young people in Los Angeles County communities.
• Coping, Cocoa, + Canvas Mental health program combining creative expression (canvas art) and wellness activities to support emotional well-being in participants.
• Game Nights for Mental Health Community-based mental health program using interactive game activities to promote social connection and mental wellness among participants.

Quantifiable outcome

• Positive evaluation responses from initial 2019 sessions led to program expansion

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• 4-H: Youth development organization delivering leadership, citizenship, and life-skill programs through hands-on projects. Closely aligned to Connected to Lead's mission of cultivating resilient leaders, though operating through a far larger extension service network.
• Girls Inc. National nonprofit inspiring girls and young women through leadership development, life skills, and self-empowerment programming. Overlaps with Connected to Lead's I Am Worthy and Lead NOW offerings and target population subset.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: National youth mentoring nonprofit pairing young people with adult mentors to support personal and professional growth. Directly comparable to Connected to Lead's mentorship-embedded leadership development model.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: Federation of youth development clubs providing leadership, mentorship, and life-skill programming to young people in local communities. Highly comparable mission and program structure to Connected to Lead's Lead NOW and Youth Lead programs, although operating at far greater national scale.
• MENTOR (National Mentoring Partnership): National advocacy and capacity-building organization expanding quality youth mentoring relationships. Comparable as a mentoring-led youth development entity, though operating as an intermediary rather than direct service provider.
• After-School All-Stars: Provides after-school and summer programs focused on academic support, leadership, and wellness to youth in underserved communities, including a strong Los Angeles presence. Closely aligned with Connected to Lead's LA County focus on youth empowerment and resilience.
• LA's BEST: Los Angeles-based after-school enrichment program serving elementary-age students with academic, leadership, and recreational programming. Comparable geographic focus and youth development approach within the same Los Angeles County service area.
• Communities In Schools of Los Angeles: Site-based youth support organization providing integrated student services within Los Angeles schools, including mentoring and leadership pathways. Comparable mission and LA geographic footprint focused on youth resilience and connectedness.

Regional players

• YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles: Regional YMCA serving the Los Angeles area with youth development, leadership programs, and wellness activities. Comparable youth-focused programming across the same geography, but broader mandate across fitness, aquatics, and family services.

Broad incumbents

• Junior Achievement USA: National youth organization delivering workforce readiness, leadership, and financial literacy programs in schools and communities. Comparable focus on building practical leadership and career-readiness skills in young people, particularly relevant to Connected to Lead's Youth Work program.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/connectedtolead
• Instagraminstagram.com/connectedtolead
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/connectedtolead

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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