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Startup Sandwich Podcast | Entrepreneurship in Bite Sized Lessons
Welcome to the Startup Sandwich Podcast, powered by YEDI (York Entrepreneurship Development Institute) where the layers of innovation meets success.
Startup Sandwich is a podcast for entrepreneurs and innovators who are hungry for real stories and practical insights from startups and growing businesses.
In each episode, we dive into the journey of a founder covering early-stage struggles, business growth strategies, product development, funding, and the messy realities of entrepreneurship. Hosted in a relaxed, story-driven format, guests share the “bread and butter” of who they are, the “toppings” of what they’re building, and the bold, flavour-packed "secret sauce" from their startup journey.
Whether you're launching a tech startup, scaling a non-profit, or looking to break into the business world, this podcast delivers startup advice, founder interviews, and actionable tips to help you grow.
Startup Sandwich Podcast | Entrepreneurship in Bite Sized Lessons
How to Grow Your Nonprofit Beyond Grants & Donations
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What does it really take to keep a nonprofit financially sustainable for 20 years?
In this episode of YEDI’s Startup Sandwich Podcast, host Ric Phillips speaks with Kathy Laszlo, Co-Founder and Executive Director of DANI (Developing and Nurturing Independence), about the realities of building and growing a nonprofit.
DANI started with seven families, a one-week camp, volunteers, and no funding. Today, it supports adults with developmental disabilities through multiple programs, locations, housing initiatives, and social enterprises.
Kathy shares what she learned along the way — from securing grants and building multiple revenue streams to launching social enterprises, knowing when an idea isn’t working, building financial reserves, and planning for the organization to continue beyond its founder.
She also shares how YEDI’s Not-for-Profit Program helped her move DANI from a grassroots initiative toward a more professional and sustainable organization.
If you’re running a nonprofit and wondering how to fund it, grow it, and build for the long term, this conversation is packed with lessons from someone who has spent 20 years doing exactly that.