Ed Mitzen
Ed Mitzen
Ed Mitzen is the co-founder of the Business for Good Foundation and the founder of Fingerpaint. An accomplished entrepreneur who has built billion-dollar businesses, Ed now focuses on philanthropy, tackling issues like housing, food insecurity, and education. A nationally recognized leader, he was named to Worth Magazine’s Worthy 100 and, alongside his wife Lisa, honored with the Capital Region Chamber’s ChangeMakers Award. An in-demand speaker and author, Ed collaborates with community and political leaders to build a more equitable future.
January 23, 2026 at 11:33 am
Rising costs and falling retention are putting unprecedented pressure on nonprofits in 2026.





