We turn ideas into successful businesses
For many entrepreneurs their startup begins with an idea. That idea, no matter how great cannot become a successful business without mastering the ins and outs of markets, sales, finance, investing, logistics, and people. Successful entrepreneurs are those who invest in growing these skills which are necessary to achieving the success their vision deserves.
What MAkes a business successful?
CUSTOMERS: we teach a human centered approach to help you understand customers and meet their needs
CAPITAL: we work with investors, bankers, and financial service professionals to teach you how to acquire and manage investment
CONNECTIONS: we build your network through mentorships, partners, events, our collaborative workspaces
CONSISTENCY: we provide you with structure, accountability, support services and office space to accelerate your startup in any industry
Are you ready to grow your business?
An idea without a customer is a hobby. If you are ready to meet your customer, we want to help.
Available programs
Make Startups Certificate
Make Startups is a 9 month business incubator program centered on a 12-week evening Certificate program in entrepreneurship, followed by 6 months of structured mentoring, business support, and office space.
Our certificate is developed in coordination with banks and investors to help you master the entrepreneurial skills necessary to improve your access to capital. Classes meet twice per week and cover:
Planning: Create a business plan, including customer discovery, market analysis, and branding.
Technology: Incorporate technology for operational optimization
Financing: Establish in-roads for financing with a focus on accounting and bookkeeping.
Law: Consider your legal structure, licensing, and contracts.
After the training portion, all graduates receive an additional 6 months of one-on-one mentorship, as well as support services and coworking to continue their growth.
Graduate Entrepreneurs
What do our students think?
a look at past programs we enjoyed…
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Thank you to our Entrepreneurial Skills Training Partners!
