Status For Startups is the 501(c)(3) non-profit initiative of Status Co. Leather Studio. We are a visionary company that represents the new era of socially responsible brands. We began with the adage "If they don't hire you, higher yourself" - a philosophy that represents how a number of socially and economically disadvantaged women are ditching the 9 to 5 "isms" and pursuing entrepreneurship to create a better quality of life for themselves and their families.

We offer business development workshops, networking events, forums, applied learning experiences, grants, and online giveaways that support EDWOSBs, WOSBs, and women-owned businesses in rural and low income communities. We are also focused on grooming the new generation of young people into entrepreneurship through mentorship and experiential activities. We want to increase opportunity for those who begin their entrepreneurial journey with the least access to resources.