Elias Benjelloun

Entrepreneur In Residence, Nevada Partners, Inc.

North Las Vegas, Nevada

Elias Benjelloun is the entrepreneur in residence at Nevada Partners, Inc., a community-based nonprofit where he leads efforts to reduce economic inequity and digital illiteracy and expand entrepreneurial opportunity in underserved communities. He empowers diverse entrepreneurs—especially minorities, women, veterans, and youth—by providing access to technology, mentorship, and skill-building programs. In 2024, he facilitated over 240 entrepreneurial events, led over 500 community consultations, and directly supported over 100 active businesses and startups. His leadership is generating scaling economic value while advancing equity, innovation, and sustainable growth across Nevada’s most impacted communities.