CO.STARTERS Bootcamp

what is it?

This four-part intensive provides new entrepreneurs with the business basics.

Through hackathon-style peer collaboration over two days, this intensive challenges them, stretches their thinking, and gives them concrete tools to bring their businesses to life.

built for success

Why it works

Not everyone is ready for a multi-week commitment. CO.STARTERS Bootcamp offers a way to spark momentum in the short term.

Action-oriented

The short time frame of CO.STARTERS Bootcamp pushes participants to stop procrastinating and do as much as they can for their business within two days time. Start small, fail fast, grow strong.

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Peer collaboration

This program offers early-stage entrepreneurs a safe space to share, experiment, fail, and learn together. Entrepreneurship isn't a solo sport—the best ideas are often born in community.

The short time frame demands much less capacity from both your organization and the entrepreneur. If they decide their business idea won’t work, they’ll learn that after a few days instead of a few weeks.

what's inside?

Program content

CO.STARTERS Bootcamp covers four key areas designed to propel participants forward.

Discover

Evaluate the assumptions behind your business model and refine your idea using the CO.STARTERS Canvas.

Promote

Learn the basics of crafting a message and building relationships through marketing.

Build

Dive into the building blocks—from your startup costs to your break-even point—needed to understand your business's finances.

Launch

Create a plan and stay on track by setting priorities and SMART goals to move your business forward.

What is it?

Our flagship business launching program walks a cohort of entrepreneurs through business fundamentals as they test and refine their business models. The program is designed to be facilitated by a trusted local business leader and delivered in 10 sessions.

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benefits

Who it's for

CO.STARTERS Bootcamp is great for individuals who have an idea but need further validation. Through the program, participants will:

Receive a framework for better identifying and addressing key issues

Forge connections with other entrepreneurs and resource providers that will help them make progress in their business

Identify concrete next steps to focus on as they move forward

Feel confident about the direction they're headed in

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Don't take our word for it.

“This bootcamp was so helpful in breaking down what business even IS, and making steps seem manageable. Everyone was so kind and encouraging and eager to offer ideas and feedback. I'm forever thankful for the confidence I'm walking away with as a new business owner!”

“This was a perfect introduction to starting a business, and also to meet like minded individuals.”