Connecting Dots Globally
Creating opportunity from spark to scale.
We empower youth, entrepreneurs, small business owners, and underserved communities to turn ideas into impact through entrepreneurship, global readiness, and ecosystem-building support.
We believe talent exists everywhere. Opportunity should too.
Connecting Dots Globally ignites inclusive economic opportunity by equipping youth, small business owners, and underserved communities with the knowledge, relationships, resources, and confidence to thrive.
Pathways that help people launch, grow, and lead.
We meet entrepreneurs where they are and help them rise into who they can become.
Idea to launch
Business planning, customer discovery, branding, financial foundations, and early-stage entrepreneurship support.
Growth and development
Coaching, systems, leadership support, and strategies that help small businesses stabilize and scale.
Capital readiness
Funding preparation through stronger business models, pitch support, financial materials, and investor-ready planning.
Global readiness
Programs and partnerships that prepare entrepreneurs to build cross-border relationships and explore new markets.
Global Trade Mission changes how students see their future.
GTM engages students in an immersive simulation of global business, entrepreneurship, STEAM innovation, and international trade. Students build concepts, solve real-world problems, work with mentors, and pitch solutions to leaders.
Built for people and communities ready to move forward.
Youth and students
Discovering leadership, creativity, entrepreneurship, and global possibility.
Entrepreneurs
Turning ideas into viable businesses through practical support and mentorship.
Small businesses
Seeking stability, funding, growth, and expansion opportunities.
Communities
Building stronger local economies through inclusive entrepreneurship.
We do not just support entrepreneurs. We strengthen the ecosystems around them.
CDG partners with nonprofits, schools, universities, governments, economic development leaders, and companies to create connected pathways for growth.
Powered by global entrepreneurship expertise.
Through our strategic partnership with International Strategic Management, CDG connects participants and communities to expertise in program design, funding readiness, small business development, global trade, and ecosystem building.
Learn about ISMPrograms that open new possibilities.
“The Global Trade Mission really helped shape my future. Before GTM, I had no interest in, or knowledge of foreign trade. Now, as a college student, I am majoring in International Relations.” — Former GTM Student
“Global Trade Mission for high school students is an example of what learning and school should be. It is clear that a lot of learning goes on and students were inspired to take new paths.” — Carolann Morykwas, JP Morgan Chase Bank