One Big Thing: Will Acuff, co-founder of Corner to Corner, is scaling a model for neighborhood-based economic growth that has helped launch more than 1,800 entrepreneurs and generated $37.2 million in local impact in 2024 alone—driven by his core belief that ownership is a primary pathway out of poverty.

• Will founded a technology company, Kingdom Founders, to help local churches empower their underestimated neighbors.
• Will is the author of the book No Elevator to Everest, which covers his journey integrating emotional health, self-awareness, and faith.
• Before pivoting to social entrepreneurship, Will performed as the frontman for a widely touring alt-country band. 

• The River Prosperity Project
• Will’s website
• From Guitars to Graduation podcast