The SBA reports 10.6 million minority businesses in the United States. Save Our Schools for Our Kids Foundation and Famiglia Doro TV piloted a rigorous online eight-week Entrepreneurship and Innovation Accelerator boot camp program.
The SBA reports 10.6 million minority businesses in the United States. Five million are Hispanic/Latino-owned, and 3.5 million are Black-owned. Latina and Black women business owners are the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs in the United States.
While many programs are focused on minority and women-owned businesses, significant challenges remain regarding lack of funds and access to capital and the difficulty acquiring adequate know-how, skills, and support for business development growth and preparedness.
Additionally, pervasive inequities and stereotypes about business success remain. This issue and the challenges above impact business self-esteem.
Businesses must experience a hands-on, patient, yet rigorous program that will inspire through teaching, coaching, and mentoring to prepare them for the investment, resources, and support needed for success.
On September 1, Save Our Schools for Our Kids Foundation, Famiglia Doro TV of Connecticut, piloted and sponsored a rigorous online eight-week Saturday and Sunday weekend 4-hour Entrepreneurship and Innovation Accelerator boot camp program.
Twelve start-up and experienced small businesses from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities participated in an experiential, hands-on, and Project-Based Learning that significantly differs from the average Boot Camp.
The businesses were given a real-world customized experience approach to equip future entrepreneurs with the practical tools to launch their companies and attract investments.
Whether it is Angel or Seed Round funding for Accelerators/Incubators, Impact, Venture, Private Equity, or Hedge Funds, these businesses have gained confidence and learned to develop business acumen skills successfully.
Upon completion of the program, these businesses will participate in a special reception and ceremony and have the opportunity to showcase and pitch their businesses to an audience of investors for funding.
We plan to launch our second eight-weekend cohort of twenty-five businesses in Oct - Nov 2024 with the same expected outcomes in mind.
We invite you to participate directly or support us by sponsoring a small business or two to join The Start-Up, Launch, or Scale Entrepreneurship Innovation Bootcamp.
Contact: Dgreen@saveourschools4ourkids.com or 203-806-0076
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