Entrepreneur of Impact & The Power of One Big Break

Most entrepreneurs can point to a single moment when everything shifted.

• The introduction that unlocked a new market.
• The investor who finally understood the vision.
• The spark of clarity that turned a messy idea into a scalable business.

We call them breakthroughs.

But in truth, they are inflection points, the pivotal opportunities that accelerate an entrepreneur’s trajectory and redefine what’s possible.

And while grit and hustle build the foundation of any great company, it’s these catalytic moments of access, visibility, and mentorship that often determine how far and how fast one can go.

That belief is at the heart of Entrepreneur of Impact, a Colossal competition designed to create those “big break” moments for the next generation of world-changing business leaders.

A Modern Launchpad for Game-Changers

At a time when entrepreneurship is more competitive than ever, opportunities that meaningfully elevate a founder’s journey are rare. Entrepreneur of Impact is engineered to change that.

One standout professional will earn a two-page advertorial in Entrepreneur Magazine, joining the ranks of the bold innovators shaping the future of business. They’ll also receive a one-on-one mentoring session with Daymond John, one of the most influential entrepreneurs of our era, and take home $25,000 to accelerate their next chapter.

But the true value goes deeper. All competitors win by gaining access to exclusive workshops led by industry experts, each one designed to sharpen instinct, ignite innovation, and build the leadership skills needed to scale with speed and intention.

Partners With Purpose: Fueling the Next Big Break

Entrepreneur of Impact is proud to be aligned with partners who live that mission daily.

Benefiting GENYOUth

Through the Entrepreneur of Impact competition, Colossal supports GENYOUth, a 501(c)(3) national nonprofit dedicated to helping school children thrive by living a well-nourished and physically active life. This incredible organization has supported over 77,000 U.S. schools. The 2025 competition generated over $2.7 million dollars to support this incredible organization.

Sponsored by Cymbiotika

Cymbiotika is redefining wellness through science, transparency, and innovation. The brand crafts supplements using nature’s purest ingredients and advanced delivery systems to maximize absorption offering clean, effective products that empower people to take charge of their health.

The Mentor Who Built His Own Big Break

If anyone understands the power of a breakthrough moment, it’s Daymond John.

Long before he became a Shark Tank icon, bestselling author, and global branding force, he was an entrepreneur stitching hats in his mother’s home. With only $40 in startup capital, he built FUBU, the streetwear empire that ultimately generated over $6 billion in global sales.

John knows firsthand that access to the right mentor can shape a founder’s worldview, refine a strategy, or crystallize a brand’s next big move. His one-on-one session isn’t just a conversation, it’s a rare alignment of experience, insight, and lived wisdom from someone who turned his own tiny catalyst into an empire.

For the Entrepreneur of Impact winner, that meeting could become the most valuable moment of their career.

2025 Entrepreneur of Impact: Madiha Chan

Every year, Entrepreneur of Impact showcases individuals who aren’t just building companies, they’re building solutions. And few embody that more powerfully than Madiha Chan, the winner of the 2025 Entrepreneur of Impact competition.

As the founder of JustB, Chan is reshaping the beauty landscape with multi-purpose, eco-friendly products designed specifically for women with deeper skin tones. Her approach pairs sustainability with inclusion. See her feature on Instagram @entrepreneurofimpact.

Workshops That Build the Founder of the Future

Entrepreneurship is evolving, and so are the skills required to lead at the next level. Participants in the competition unlock exclusive workshops that are carefully engineered to meet that moment.

Competitors dive deep into:

• Strategic growth frameworks
• Innovation methodologies
• Leadership and culture-building essentials

A Final Word: Big Breaks Are Built, Not Found

In entrepreneurship, success is never a straight line. It’s a series of leaps, whether small or large, that shape an entrepreneur’s evolution.

Entrepreneur of Impact exists to spark those leaps. To give one deserving innovator the visibility, mentorship, resources, and platform that can alter the arc of their business and their life. And to give all competitors the platform to gain the exposure and support they deserve.

Great entrepreneurs don’t wait for opportunity. They step into it.

Learn more about the Entrepreneur of Impact fundraising campaign on the competition website.

About Colossal

Colossal is a nationally registered professional fundraiser that inspires people to advocate for themselves and those in need. Through online competitions, participants have the opportunity to make their mark while also making a big impact. Colossal competitions serve as fundraising campaigns for DTCare, a United States 501(c)(3) public charity organization, which then grants donation funds to specified charities at the completion of the competitions. Learn more at colossal.org. Who’s Next?