civil labs
DESCRIPTION
CIVIL Labs is a not-for-profit dedicated to building inclusive communities through the business of food. Converting unused industrial space into commercial kitchens, we address a pressing market need for food production space while creating a community asset that supports business growth and transforms lives. Revenues from leasing the kitchen units subsidize a unique food entrepreneurship fellowship for underserved youth. Our vision is to become the heart of food entrepreneurship in cities across the country, starting in Oakland.TRANSCRIPT
Sarah White Graham Gardner Isaac Buwembo M. Paula Navia
CIVIL Labs | OAKLAND
space to experiment
“The biggest
barrier to a new
food business is
finding and keeping
a commercial
kitchen.” Patricia Kline (iPie)
10 commercial kitchens
creating space
to experiment
10,000 sf
( $4/SF )
A new kitchen
option
limited capacity
very high investment
OR
SHared own
hourly rental +1 yr to build
A new kitchen
option
SHared own
flexible
affordable
2-5 yr lease
limited capacity
very high investment
hourly rental +1 yr to build
economies
of scale
collective permitting
centralized systems
buildout + equipment costs
creating space
to experiment
civil labslearning
kitchen
commercial kitchens
civil labslearning
kitchen
creative
experiments
work
experience
leadership
+ maturity
creating space
to experiment
community
Outcomes
entrepreneurs
flex labor
+ network
local youth
work opportunity
+ mentorship
City of
Oakland
economic
resilience
strategic sources
of capital
$2.23 M
$1.59 M
GRANTS
SPONSORSHIPS
IN-KIND DONATIONS
$320,000 / YEARoperations
build
revenues from rentable space
communityprogramming
Sources5 year budget
growing from
existing networks
Local Food Influencers
DMBA community
Food Entrepreneurs (Detroit & Bay
Area)
Impact HUBOakland
KitchenerOakland
IsaacBusiness Dev. Lead
PaulaMarketing Lead
GrahamImpact Lead
SarahExperience/Design Lead
Property Developers
civil labs
road map
year 1 2 3 4 5
FUND BUILD Open Scale EXPAND
TODAY
3000individual participants
$435,000Cash reserves
$100K
Lisa L. - Founder of Sister Pie
“I’m invested in seeing it come to life.” Sophia Chang - Founder of Kitchener
“It sounds incredible! ...the number one thing going against a food entrepreneur right now is lack of affordable kitchen space.”
“This project is very promising.” Dan Graf - Baron Baking
CIVIL Labs | OAKLAND
a food entrepreneurship experiment
the
appendix
IMAGERY FROM BERKELEY
KITCHENS AND UNION KITCHEN DC
civil labs
road map
year 1 2 3 4 5
milestones
YouthEntrepreneursParticipants
Opp. RevenueOpp. ExpensesOpp. AssetsCash Balance
15------
$205,000$90,500$50,200$715,200
30------
$205,000$197,500$7,500$13,400
4560840
$755,700$547,800$208,000$221,344
6060840
$754,00$584,500$169,400$390,700
6060840
$792,500$749,500$43,000$434,000
Build Network
Raise Capital
Prototype Youth
Program
Secure Space
Build Out Space
Start Youth Program
Open Space
Prototype Fellowships
Initiate Community Workshops
Scale Youth Fellowships
Scale Workshops
Develop CIVIL Brand
Plan National Expansion
strategic sources
of capital
$2.23 M
$1.59 M 91% sponsorship + donations
9% in-kind donations
36% rental fees
28% sponsorship
17% donations
19% grants government/foundations
annual campaigns
our space
sources
Wells FargoGoogle JP Morgan Chase & CoBank of America FoundationPacific Gas & ElectricNewman’s Own Foundation
GELG Corp.Kitchenaid
5 year budget
operations
build
a business model
for social impact
the engine the platform
+COMMERCIALKITCHEN SPACEFOR RENT
long-term leases (80%)hourly rentals (20%)+ workshops
YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIPPROGRAMMING
grants & corporate sponsorships
CIVIL BRAND
sales revenue
the warchest
WHAT MAKES CIVIL
LABS A DESTINATION
“The biggest barrier to a
food business is finding
and keeping a commercial
kitchen.” Patricia Kline (iPie) High demand space50 entrepreneur
waiting list
for 70 spots. (Kitchener)
3/4 of the nationconsume local foods more than once a month
$350 Mcapital invested into Food & Beverage in 2013
WHAT MAKES CIVIL
labs important
Providing new
perspectives and
tools for youth to
rewrite their
own narratives
1/3 oakland youth living in poverty (2010)
HIGH YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
36% for 16-19 years old in Alameda County (2013)50% for African American youth in East Oakland (2011)
sources: Report by the Oakland Fund for Children and YouthReport by the Brookings Institution
creating value
through community
Partner
BUSINESSES
sponsorshipinvestmentchannels
The city
of oakland
resourcesspace subsidypartnerships
youth Fellows
flexible employmentcommunity connectioninspiration
food entrepreneurs
flexible employeesmentorship opportunities
inspiration
a proven
model
potential
community
Space +resources
CIVIL Labs
Food Entrepreneurs+ Youth
HUB Oakland
Social Entrepreneurs
learning kitchen
creating space
to experiment
OAKLAND YOUTH
placement assistance:
• creativity through experimentation• valuable work experience• leadership and life skills
• ages 16-24• in school or recent grad• high potential
internshipscollegeapprenticeshipsentrepreneurshipjobs
sources for
start-up capital
FOUNDATIONS AND GRANTS
IN KIND DONATIONS
GOVERNMENTSUBSIDY
CORPORATESPONSORSHIPS
creating value
through community
SALES + marketing
opportunities
better career
opportunities
learning kitchen
8 dedicated kitchens
1 shared kitchen
silicon valley
mba alumni community
hub oakland network
analogous
models
COMMUNITY AS THE REAL VALUE
relationships generate the real value of silicon valley “all the right resources in all the right places”
the network has value beyond the degree is replicating across america
the value is in the serendipitous encounters made possible by the community and alumni network
SMALL BATCH+ CONTRACTS
EDUCATIONNEED FOR
INCOME
SCALE + SUSTAIN
CAREER PROGRESSION
a good early, work experience is transformative for underprivileged
youth
unmet market need for
affordable long-term commercial
kitchen space
BARRIERS
TO GROWTH
PRODUCT TESTINGKARAH
GRACE
where we
fit in
KARAH
GRACE
PRODUCT TESTING
home kitchen
SMALL BATCH+ CONTRACTSshared kitchen
EDUCATIONhighschool
NEED FOR INCOME
food service job
SCALE + SUSTAINown space
CAREER PROGRESSIONcollege/job
" accelerator meets community kitchen "
COMBINGING
THREE MODELS
FOOD
ACCLERATOR
YOUTH
ENTREPRENEUR
TRAINING
COMMUNITY
PROGRAMMING
+ EDUCATION
PHYSICAL SPACE:response to entrepreneurial need for flexible, dedicated space for more robust business development
SUPPORT:opportunity to offer turnkey solutions for artisans to concentrate on craft and innovation
INSPIRATION:xxxxxx
WORK:wage/stipend for assisting with/participating....
LEARN:life-skills based workshops and...
INSPIRATION:for future career progression....
XXXXXX:leveraging relationships from within the community through fee-based workshops/classes, curated events, and partner sponsorships.
better for you food businesses + potential of disenfranchised youth
CIVIL LABS
BUSINESS MODEL
SPACE RENTAL PROGRAMMING CIVIL LABS
BRAND
$$$ RENT$$ MEMBERSHIP FEES
potential for additional service fees
PREDICTABLE CASHFLOWXX% LONG TERM LEASEXX% MEMBERS
$$ GRANTS$$$ CORPORATE SPONS.
youth programming subsized
$$ FEES/TUITION
classes/workshops based on sliding scale for broader community
$$$ SALES REVENUE
local product co-development
better for yousnacks
NON PROFIT
+
benefits of
investing
ENTREP.
YOUTH
PASSION DRIVEN BUSINESS
constrained ability to grow
personal growthleadership experiences
work opportunities
BEFORE
NARROW CAREER PERSPECTIVE
limiting opportunities
AFTER
stability/flexibilityindependence
inspiration unlock economic potential
+communityresilience