FoundersFirstCDC.org – Innovation Empowers Small Business Expansion

Raise capital and scale your business while doing more of what you love

Join Founders First, the leading accelerator for diverse founders, and leverage our strategic growth services designed to help you grow to $10M and beyond

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We’re here for same purpose – although we’re from different backgrounds – we are founders that desire to grow businesses

We Understand Founders

We are founders just like you. We understand the challenges you endure and can provide meaningful assistance to help you grow your business.

We Are Inclusive

It is essential to our mission that we seek out and include minority, women, veteran and LGBTQ founders.

Community Matters

We work in your neighborhood by providing local resources. We currently serve: Chicago, Austin, Dallas, San Diego and Inland Empire.

CONSTRUCT

We help you construct a business growth strategy that is sustainable and fundable.

CULTIVATE

We will provide coaching and mentorship from people that have done it before.

Here‘s How You Succeed

COLLABORATE

You will meet and work with others in your same situation. You’re not alone.

CAPITALIZE

If qualified, we can provide revenue-based growth financing to help you scale your business.

Our programs guide business owners through the process of achieving accelerated growth through curriculum, hands-on assignments, and expert coaching.

Founders First Challenge

Challenge is for entrepreneurs with established businesses, earning between $50,000 and $250,000 in annual revenue, who want to achieve growth. 60-day Mini-Accelerator Program consists of four (4) workshops where you will learn how to work ON your business, not just IN your business! Program completes with Pitch and Graduation Event with opportunity to compete for up to $5000 cash and service prizes. Includes 18-months of post program support coaching and support.

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Founders First Bootcamp

Bootcamp is for entrepreneurs with established businesses, earning a minimum of $250K in annual revenue who want to achieve rapid growth. 90-day, weekly online 12 group sessions. Onsite Pitch and Graduation Event in La Jolla, CA with opportunity to compete for up to $7500 cash and service prizes. Learn what it takes to develop an effective growth and funding plan that gets funders to say yes to your request to fund your business growth. Includes 9-months of post program support coaching and support.

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Founders First FastPath

The “invitation-only” FastPath Executive Program in Financing & Managing Growth is designed for companies generating $1 million to $5 million in annual revenues. The program is best suited for successful Founder/CEOs, needing up to $1 million in growth capital as well as professional development, including leadership skills, confidence, and vision to overcome challenges and realize opportunities in accelerating revenue growth.

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“We have a way better grasp on our finances, goals, and projections. We have done many deep dives into our business to determine who we are as a company, how we’re going to grow and reach our goals.”

Meir Singer/ Miriam Singer (bluecloudUSA)

“If I had to summarize FastPath, it feels like the equivalent of an executive MBA in 4 days. The program was structured very well and the facilitator and guest speakers were amazing. I feel like I am equipped to go out and tackle the next steps for the company and grow it into the future.”

Eric Murcia – Pit Crew Technologies, LLC

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

Winter ’21 Bootcamp

Dec 16, 2020 – April 15, 2021

Austin/San Antonio Challenge

Jan 26 – March 23, 2021

February FastPath

Feb 22 – March 18, 2021

Spring ’21 Bootcamp

April 28 – Aug 12, 2021

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Looking to grow your business?

Join the largest national platform for growing small businesses led by diverse founders.

Raise capital and scale your business while doing more of what you love

We’re here for same purpose – although we’re from different backgrounds – we are founders that desire to grow businesses

We Understand Founders

We Are Inclusive

Community Matters

CONSTRUCT

CULTIVATE

Here‘s How You Succeed

COLLABORATE

CAPITALIZE

Our programs guide business owners through the process of achieving accelerated growth through curriculum, hands-on assignments, and expert coaching.

Founders First Challenge

Founders First Bootcamp

Founders First FastPath

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

Winter ’21 Bootcamp

Austin/San Antonio Challenge

February FastPath

Spring ’21 Bootcamp

Looking to grow your business?

Business Signup Form

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Raise capital and scale your business while doing more of what you love

We’re here for same purpose – although we’re from different backgrounds – we are founders that desire to grow businesses

We Understand Founders

We Are Inclusive

Community Matters

CONSTRUCT

CULTIVATE

Here‘s How You Succeed

COLLABORATE

CAPITALIZE

Our programs guide business owners through the process of achieving accelerated growth through curriculum, hands-on assignments, and expert coaching.

Founders First Challenge

Founders First Bootcamp

Founders First FastPath

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

Winter ’21 Bootcamp

Austin/San Antonio Challenge

February FastPath

Spring ’21 Bootcamp

Looking to grow your business?

Business Signup Form

Looking to grow your business?

Founders First CDC

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