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Makers Future Fund

A program designed to foster growth

When you support the Maker Future Fund, you help makers build financial confidence and business literacy, create detailed financial projections and business plans, learn how to strategically invest grant dollars for lasting impact, and thrive in a supportive network of like-minded creative entrepreneurs.

Sara Patino created her collection for the modern woman who prioritizes a mindful lifestyle. With a focus on timelessly modern ease, and sustainability, each piece is crafted with care and consideration for the environment, using recycled metals and ethically sourced stones.

Sara Patino | Owner of Sara Patino Jewelry

"As a participant of the Makers Future Fund program, I was part of a small team of makers where we could ask each other questions and really build community. So we kept each other inspired and grew together. I was given a mentorship and I feel like that was my most valuable takeaway during that program. It was very one-on-one and specific to my needs. I think it's amazing that Nest can do this, at no cost, for an artist like me starting to work out of her basement."

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Did you know…

Maker-entrepreneurs add vital economic diversity to their local and regional economies. There are active Etsy shops in 99.9% of U.S. counties.

80% of surveyed maker-entrepreneurs say capital access is their primary obstacle to business growth (Nest, 2021).