Founder, Tiffany Titus (formerly McVeety)
Girandola [Italian] Pinwheel. To move a pinwheel, one must only apply breath. The pinwheel signifies an entrepreneur’s unique ability to apply energy to create. Turn your dreams into reality today with Girandola Academy SEAP-certified classes and workshops.
Girandola. Tools for entrepreneurs.
Welcome to Girandola Academy!
“No matter where you are on your journey, whether you’re exploring initial concepts or ready to launch, we are here to empower you at every turn.”
Thank you for reaching out! We love what we do - and hope to have you participate. Please know I am traveling around the world January 2025 through May 2025 and will not be available all days. But, I am still working with my students and can serve new students too! I have taught students from over 60 nations - now I need to visit some of them.
Girandola. Empowering entrepreneurs.
Our Core Values
We empower entrepreneurs. We believe in inclusive entrepreneurship. We teach future entrepreneurs how to turn their business dreams into reality. We help people in transition uncover their passion, discover their What's Next? and manifest their preferred futures by teaching them the core principles of entrepreneurship. We empower and train future entrepreneurs and engaged citizens.
Girandola. Over the years.
Our core value of Inclusive Entrepreneurship has been demonstrated by various initiatives over the years. One such initiative was our Youth Entrepreneurship Program. Through iCAN, we were invited to train visiting young entrepreneurs from all over the world through the U.S. State Department International Visitor Leadership Program or IVLP.
Our core value of empowering engaged citizens has been demonstrated through several initiatives over the years. One significant partnership that lasted nearly a decade, was recognized by the Volunteer of the Year for our work supporting the civilian diplomat programs and International Visitor Leadership Programs at the World Affairs Council.
Our commitment to economic empowerment through entrepreneurship is encapsulated through our motto “Equal Entrepreneurship for All”. And is manifest in our inclusive entrepreneurship initiatives, 50+ programs, women entrepreneurship training , and personal economic empowerment programs. From youth entrepreneurs to encore entrepreneurs, we practice equal participation and embody equal entrepreneurship for all.
We work with Economic Development Councils and Workforce Education Boards to design master classes for trainers, counselors, and their clients.
We teach leaders in angel and VC investing about small and micro-business development best practices.
We partner with other non profit organizations, like GROW Washington, to white label our training programs, workshops, and books to help them focus on their mission.
We work with Municipalities, colleges, and countries to introduce best practices in entrepreneur ecosystem development. We design, fund, and launch small business accelerators and business incubators for communities and colleges.
We have always had a special interest in empowering women entrepreneurs. That initiative continues today. Our founder is a former U.S. Small Business Administration Women’s Business Center Director. Hand picked for her role for her financial and business acumen, of course, but also for her desire to empower and train women. Her success was demonstrated by numerous grants and awards, many over $500,000 each, for her programs, and a top performing WBC among all others across the nation.
