Leap 2 Launch

Build the business. Grow the business.

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Business owners working together during an Entrepreneur Ecosystem program
12 monthsProgram length
2 cohortsCompleted by 2025
$50,0002025 awards

Program choice

Choose your program.

Leap is for building the foundation. Launch is for growing an operating business.

Leap

Build a stronger foundation.

For early-stage owners who need a clear offer, basic financial structure, operating plan, and a stronger pitch.

You will work on
  • Customer and business model
  • Pricing and financial basics
  • Operations and pitch practice
Apply for Leap
Launch

Prepare the business to grow.

For operating businesses with customers or revenue that need stronger systems, a focused growth plan, and capital preparation.

You will work on
  • Growth priorities and financial plan
  • Operating systems and accountability
  • Capital preparation and pitch practice
Apply for Launch

Participation, financing, and awards are subject to review and are not guaranteed.

The 12-month program

Four stages. One business plan in motion.

  1. Stage 1

    Foundation

    Clarify the customer, offer, pricing, and business model.

  2. Stage 2

    Systems

    Strengthen finances, operations, and weekly accountability.

  3. Stage 3

    Growth

    Set focused goals for customers, revenue, and capacity.

  4. Stage 4

    Capital

    Prepare the business story, financial request, and pitch.

2025 results

The second cohort graduated.

11business owners graduated
$50,000awarded in the 2025 pitch competition
2cohorts completed by 2025
Read the 2025 program report
Local program partners meeting around a table

For cities and partners

Build an Executive Incubator for local businesses.

We work with public agencies and regional partners to deliver business education, coaching, capital preparation, and pitch practice.

Brian Kennedy, Jr., Entrepreneur Ecosystem Director

Program Director

Talk with Brian Kennedy, Jr.

Capital. Coaching. Community.

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