Upstart Co-Lab Employee Directory
Non-profit OrganizationsNew York, United States2-10 Employees
Upstart Co-Lab is a New York City–based nonprofit that frames the creative economy as a priority area for resources aligned with both economic sustainability and social impact. Founded in 2016, it acts as a field-builder, catalyst, and connector, developing a Creativity Lens to highlight opportunities in art, design, culture, and heritage that are sustainable and mission-aligned. It operates as a fiscally sponsored project of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors. The organization supports a small, dedicated team focused on helping creative enterprises and cultural institutions access resources to advance broader societal goals. In March 2023, Upstart Co-Lab announced the Inclusive Creative Economy Strategy, an initiative aimed at expanding participation within the U.S. creative sectors.