We believe the best ideas for solving systemic inequality are already inside our communities. We help bring them to life.
ABOUT US
Cambio Labs is a nonprofit innovation lab on a mission to democratize entrepreneurship and economic mobility. We empower underrepresented youth and public housing residents with the tools, training, and networks they need to launch ventures, land jobs, and lead change.
Our programs blend hands-on learning, digital tools, and real-world mentorship—because we don’t just want to teach business, we want to build economic power from the ground up.
We run high-impact, equity-driven programs across four key tracks:
Who We Serve
We prioritize underestimated, low-income entrepreneurs in the United States who have historically been excluded from economic opportunity and tech-driven futures. Our participants are innovators, parents, caregivers, immigrants, artists, activists, and learners in our communities.
Our Story
Founded by Sebastian Martín in 2019, Cambio Labs was born from necessity. Sebastian noticed that there were countless programs for entrepreneurs of means, but very little offerings for lower-income people from disadvantaged communities. Sebastian envisioned a future where entrepreneurship was accessible to everyone.
2019
Cambio Labs began its first contract with Prep for Prep, even before the formal launch.
2020
2021
In 2021, at the height of the pandemic, Cambio Labs launched Journey, a tech-enabled platform and social entrepreneurship curriculum that equips young people with business skills through schools and community organizations.
Cambio Labs started its first in-school partnership with the charter school Comp Sci high. Later that year, the organization expanded its reach to adult learners through a partnership with The Ready Center, a renewable energy nonprofit in Red Hook, Brooklyn.
2022
Cambio Labs expanded programming to NYC public schools such as the Lab School of Finance and Technology in the Bronx.
2023
Startup NYCHA, a community-based entrepreneurship program co-designed with NYCHA residents was launched bringing Cambio Labs deeper into the community.
2024
Today, Cambio Labs is building a future where opportunity is not dictated by privilege. Where education and entrepreneurship are accessible anytime, anywhere.
Today
“I dream of a future where every child — no matter their income, ZIP code, or background — has access to the kind of care and education that all children should have.”
Sebastian Martin, Founder of Cambio Labs
Let's build the future together
Whether you’re a funder, potential partner, volunteer, or resident with an idea—we want to hear from you. Cambio Labs is a platform for possibility, and we’re always looking for collaborators who believe in building power from the ground up.