Manny Lopez has created a way to transform the foster care system through mentorship & entrepreneurship! As a foster kid himself, he's felt the pain these kids feel as they try to navigate a world that mainly sees them as an unwanted birthday toy. Manny has created an awardwinning educational platform to teach mentorship & entrepreneurship to day 1 entrepreneurs and kids aging out of foster care! As a foster kid himself, he's seen the challenges these kids face as many of these kids end up dead, homeless, or in jail once they leave the foster care system. His goal is to connect these kids with mentors and help them build their own dreams... and shares his process of how to do it! This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx