In this episode, Tim Bartlett interviews David Kietzman, a non-profit leader and entrepreneur in Los Angeles.  David is the co-founder of Youth Speak! Collective, a successful non-profit organization, along with other social entrepreneurial ventures including a communications firm called Momentum Solutions.

In this show David talks about his journey from working with a few kids in Pacoima turned into a growing and impactful nonprofit.  He shares some great insight that will help anyone who is looking to launch or grow their idea!

Main Points:

• How you define success should directly connect to the original mission

• Partnership is crucial for anyone that wants to get their idea off the ground

• Collaboration is a great way to instill a sense of leadership in others.

Action Steps:

• Find a partner who shares your passion or vision.  Someone you trust and talk about your ideas.

• Leverage the resources that are available.  There are many resources for launching your own business or organization.  Go online and search them out!

• Find someone in the field you are interested in, and reach out.  Start building your network

Resources:

Connect with David on LinkedIn

Connect with David on Facebook

Momentum Solutions

Center for NonProfit Management

Executive Service Corps

Young Nonprofit Professionals Network

The Change Element was founded by Steven Ma, Cory Damon and Tim Bartlett.  This show is focused on helping entrepreneurs, leaders, and visionaries take big ideas and get out to the world.