Ed Lynch, founder of Mychal’s Learning Place, shares how he built a network of social enterprises—including a bakery, café, and print shop—to tackle the 85% unemployment rate among people with developmental disabilities through job training, paid employment, and community integration.Key Take Aways:Surround yourself with people who know what you don’t.Pop-ups are a great way to test and prove your concept.Storytelling drives connection, support, and funding.How to reach Ed Lynch:Ed’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ed-lynch-0a6b2416/Ed’s Email: [email protected]:Visit our website: https://www.igcwithus.com/IGC passport: https://www.igcwithus.com/podcastIGC instagram: https://www.instagram.com/igcwithus?igsh=cnFza3YybGV4eWhq—Mychal’s Social Enterprises website: https://www.mychals.org/our-programs/social-enterprises/ Mychal’s Learning Place Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mychalslearningplace/ Shoutouts:My Possibilities website: https://www.mypossibilities.orgConnect IDD website: https://www.connectidd.org Hugs Café website: https://www.hugscafe.org The Garden Foundation website: https://www.thegardenfoundationlv.org 

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