Project Escudo was started by a group of graduate students from UC Berkeley and UT Austin who care deeply about the financial independence and support of underprivileged communities. Project Escudo members are committed to help out visionaries and entrepreneurs from low-income communities, providing assistance that would otherwise be inaccessible. Our members pledge their time and resources to make sure that every person in this country, regardless of socioeconomic or cultural status may achieve the American Dream.