labs — the birthright project
birthright labs

the build engine.

we design, test, and grow ventures at the intersection of capital, creativity, empathy, and technology. each one built to expand access — and return 100% of profits to the communities it serves.

100%
of venture profits returned to community
4
active pilot ventures in build
6+
countries with active partnerships
1k+
artists in community since launch

birthright labs is our social enterprise studio — a launchpad for ideas that advance economic dignity. we build as small as viable. we test quickly. we scale what works.

01 how labs works

ideas become ventures.
ventures become systems.

we identify promising problems, build early models, test them in real conditions, and refine what works. the goal is not just to launch ventures — it is to build systems that create long-term access, stronger communities, and durable economic value.

i.
build

identify clear, practical problems and design focused responses — in collaboration with local partners and operators, rooted in real-world conditions.

ii.
test

launch pilots, fellowships, and ventures that can be used, measured, and improved quickly. move fast without losing purpose.

iii.
grow

strengthen what works through partnerships, funding, and community adoption — without compromising what makes it work.

02 our promise

dignity over scale.
always.

every venture inside birthright labs is designed to return 100% of its profits to the communities it serves.

we prioritize impact over extraction. we design for long-term sustainability over short-term wins. we build with communities — not for them.

each pilot is designed to start small and prove value, scale across communities, generate impact and revenue, and reinvest back into the system.

03 in the labs

four ventures.
one ecosystem.

each platform is designed to stand on its own — while contributing to a broader, connected system.

01
digital opportunity
the mmaadd institute

modern media, ai, animation, and digital design. building pathways for creators to become digital entrepreneurs — through fellowships, tools, mentorship, and industry collaboration. the focus is not just training, but long-term economic mobility and creative independence.

02
financial access
softerbread financial

financial access systems for social enterprises and cooperatives. reducing financial pressure, unlocking fairer capital, and building stronger operational foundations through practical, community-rooted tools and support.

03
community wellbeing
happy sunday cooperative

a community wellbeing cooperative focused on practical, accessible support across health and everyday stability. connecting care, community, and contribution in a way that can scale without losing its human center.

04
culture + community
distant cousins presents

culture, community, and creative connection. bringing people together through events, art, and shared experiences — often in collaboration with artists, curators, and community hosts. culture is infrastructure too.

04 spotlight

mmaadd institute —
learn. access. execute.

three parts. one continuous loop. designed to turn creative talent into capable builders with real-world output.

i.
01 · learn
academy

a selective, cohort-based experience — 6–9 months — where fellows build applied capability inside real projects. not observing. doing.

apply as a fellow →
ii.
02 · access
library

a modular plug-in system that embeds modern creative technology into existing arts and design curricula — without requiring schools to rebuild from scratch.

bring mmaadd to your school →
iii.
03 · execute
co-creation studio

a managed production system where fellows and partners build real projects in sprint-based pods. not a job board. a live execution engine.

submit a project →
05 one ecosystem

multiple entry points.
one system.

each platform within birthright labs is designed to stand on its own — while also contributing to a broader, connected system.

digital opportunity
supports creators and future builders

tools, training, and platforms turning talent into sustained economic mobility — through the mmaadd institute.

financial access
supports enterprises and cooperatives

fairer capital, less financial pressure, stronger foundations for growth — through softerbread financial.

community wellbeing
supports people and communities

health, relief, and everyday stability — powered by community trust and contribution through happy sunday.

culture + community
connects everything

gatherings, creative spaces, and shared experiences that build the trust and relationships the whole system runs on.

"practical platforms. grounded partnerships. real movement."

practical platforms.
grounded partnerships.
real movement.

birthright labs is supported by individuals, institutions, and partners who believe in building practical pathways to economic dignity. support helps fund pilots, fellowships, tools, and community-driven initiatives across the ecosystem.

100% of venture profits → community impact