Because International
Kenton Lee is an experienced leader in the fields of entrepreneurship, ministry, and community development. Currently serving as the Director of the Entrepreneur Lab at the College of Western Idaho since October 2023, Kenton oversees a new program designed to support entrepreneurial endeavors among students and the community. In addition, Kenton has directed Lead Young, a ministry for young adults on the Intermountain District, since April 2023, and has founded the nonprofit Because International, known for its initiative The Shoe That Grows. Previous roles include Downtown Manager for the Downtown Nampa Community Association, Founder of Kenny&Bette and GroFive, Pastor at The Table Church of the Nazarene, and Assistant Director of Campus Life at Northwest Nazarene University. Kenton holds multiple master's degrees in Divinity, Organizational Leadership, and Nonprofit Management, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Northwest Nazarene University.
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Because International
At Because International, we believe everyone deserves a chance to succeed. A 501(c)(3), our mission is to alleviate poverty by distributing impact products and supporting product-focused entrepreneurs. The Shoe That Grows, our flagship product, grows five sizes and lasts for years, created for kids impacted by poverty. Simple, innovative products like The Shoe That Grows can meet immediate needs of health and safety for children and families in poverty and crisis situations. We’ve learned lots of lessons in the creation, production, and distribution of The Shoe That Grows, and we’ve connected with many other entrepreneurs along the way. This product and process served as a catalyst for the Pursuit Incubator. Our Pursuit Incubator is designed to help entrepreneurs take their innovative products to the next level. The Pursuit Incubator is a digital 10-week mentorship program. Entrepreneurs enter a small cohort and work one-on-one with a CEO advisor. The Pursuit Incubator is uniquely focused on overcoming the challenges to developing affordable manufactured products which have proven market attractiveness and are ready to aim for production at scale. We want every idea to have the best chance at becoming a reality.