Fund Infrastructure That Creates Measurable Returns
POP LABS is a for-profit social enterprise with a billion-dollar market opportunity. We're not asking for grants to sustain programs—we're building permanent coordination infrastructure with clear financial returns.
A Billion-Dollar Market
Based on scaling the NJ model across all 50 states
Statewide opportunity: 21 counties, 565 municipalities
POP LABS fills a billion-dollar gap — helping programs work together for a Greater New Jersey.
$8.21M Over 5 Years — Trenton Pilot
POP LABS has secured a lease space in Trenton. This isn't a pop-up program—this is permanent coordination infrastructure.
Multiple Revenue Streams, Not Grant Dependency
POP LABS is B2B and B2O — Business-to-organization and government buyer models, not direct-to-consumer.
Government Contract
ROI-driven coordination contracts with city, county, and state partners.
Membership Fees (40 orgs)
Sliding scale $1,500–$25,000/year based on organization size.
Research & Data Partnerships
Collaboration with research institutes and evaluation partners.
Workforce & Training
Training, certification, and capacity building programs.
SaaS Licensing
Trust Index CRM platform at $100–$250/month per organization.
Clear Path From Pilot to Scale
Trenton
5 hubs, validate the model
Mercer County
15–20 hubs countywide
New Jersey Statewide
200–300 hubs statewide
State Auditor Confirms The Problem
The New Jersey State Auditor's 2024 Annual Report validates every coordination failure POP LABS addresses.
Fragmentation Confirmed: Performance audits show systemic, recurring fragmentation.
$161.1M Lost: Annual cost savings from oversight failures alone.
Coordination, Not Funding: The problem isn't budget—it's accountability gaps.
Infrastructure Needed: Retroactive detection is costly; prevention requires infrastructure.
This isn't speculative. The State Auditor independently confirmed what POP LABS was built to solve.
What You Can Fund
Capital & Build-Out
Hub renovation, technology infrastructure, accessibility improvements in priority communities.
Data & Technology
Trust Index platform, countywide CRM, data dashboards, and integration systems.
Workforce & Training
Navigator salaries, training programs, certification, and professional development.
Growth Capital
Fuel expansion from Trenton to Mercer County to statewide scale.
Engage at Your Scale
Anchor Investor
Lead investors who shape the model and receive maximum participation and returns.
- Named hub or program element
- Board seat or advisory role
- Quarterly strategic briefings
- First access to evaluation data
- Co-branding across all materials
Systems Partner
Strategic funders supporting specific infrastructure components.
- Advisory committee participation
- Bi-annual evaluation reports
- Site visit and data access
- Case study inclusion
Community Ally
Community-focused partners contributing to operational sustainability.
- Annual impact reports
- Recognition in materials
- Community event invitations
- Network introductions
Scalable Model, Global Potential
Franchise Duplication Model
Standardized toolkit for rapid, consistent deployment to new markets.
Federal Partnership Potential
Trust Index platform designed for integration with federal initiatives.
Global Market Opportunity
Fragmentation in social services is universal—the model translates worldwide.
"POP LABS is not just a coworking concept—it's a repeatable infrastructure model. The consistent feedback has been: this model is scalable beyond New Jersey—because it's built like a system, not a single site."— Catherine Sackey, Founder & CEO
Ready to Invest in System Change?
Let's discuss how funding the innovation can create measurable returns while transforming social services.
Catherine Sackey, MPAP — CSackey@CatherineSackey.com