Who We Are
Our mission is to inspire and empower Gen Z to develop entrepreneurship skills, bridging the gap between private and academic entities.
Thomas Archer Bata
Friederike Feige
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Valentina Muller
Adrian Escabias
Enrique Alvarado Hablützel
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We believe in investing in students to create a better society, unleashing the power of entrepreneurship as a force for good.
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We focus on positive and sustainable entrepreneurship: we use the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals as a framework to engage future leaders in creating a better, more sustainable world.
In 2025, our global network supported 130,000+ young people in improving their entrepreneurship skills.
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Friends of Bata funds, mentors, and supports young people with innovative ideas to improve their communities. We offer a wide range of educational, financial, and social resources, equipping young leaders with the tools they need to succeed.
From innovative ideas to impactful projects, we're empowering the next generation of change-makers through mentorship programs, workshops, masterclasses, events, and startup competitions.
What Drives Us
Innovation
Entrepreneurship
Collaboration
Transparency
Curiosity
Ready to Join the Network?
Get it touch and participate in our upcoming events, submit your startup, or just say hi. Let’s build something together!
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