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It bridges the gap between academic theory and practical business ownership, equipping aspiring entrepreneurs, professionals, and students with actionable frameworks for long-term financial independence and enterprise growth.

Founders Forge

The 10-Year FIRE System for Entrepreneurs Who Refuse to Wait
By Dr. Frixmon Michael, DBA, MBA

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Drawing on Dr. Michael’s entrepreneurial experience, Founders Forge presents the IBEX approach to identifying opportunities, building operating strength, expanding deliberately, and multiplying value.

The book encourages readers to define independence, consider startup and acquisition opportunities, and understand how leadership and financial discipline shape the results of ownership.

The ten-year system is a planning framework inspired by the author’s experience. It is not a promise of financial independence within a particular period.

Mission & Purpose

Financial and entrepreneurial education with a lasting purpose

Our nonprofit mission is to help people understand money, enterprise, and the choices that create greater independence. We aim to reach thousands of learners through education that remains useful as markets, technology, and careers change.

Education & Professional Growth

Discover our mission-driven programs, partnership opportunities, and resources designed to help learners, institutions, and business owners build long-term financial resilience.

Financial & Entrepreneurial Education

Our nonprofit mission helps people understand money, enterprise, and choices that create independence. We provide education that remains valuable as markets, technology, and careers evolve—teaching learners to evaluate opportunities, test assumptions, and make informed decisions.

For Colleges & Community Organizations

Help students and aspiring entrepreneurs connect classroom knowledge with the practical demands of ownership. Contact Founders Forge to discuss educational collaborations, speaking engagements, and entrepreneurship learning opportunities.

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For Professionals & Business Owners

Explore the transition from earning income to owning productive assets. Learn how business cash flow, leadership, risk management, and personal financial resilience fit together. For individualized professional support, connect through DrFrixmonMichael.com.

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Research Sources

  • Federal Reserve Board: Changes in U.S. Family Finances from 2019 to 2022[cite: 1]. Read Source →
  • Stanford Graduate School of Business: Search Funds & Entrepreneurial Studies. Read Source →
  • U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Business survival data from 2013 to 2023. Read Source →
  • NBER / American Economic Review: The Returns to Entrepreneurial Investment. Read Source →
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