Programs – FoundersFirstCDC.org

Explore Our Accelerator Programs

Join the leading inclusive business accelerator and growth partner.

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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Program Locations and Dates

North County San Diego, CA // May 5 – Jun 30, 2020

Inland Empire, CA // Jul 28 – Sep 29, 2020

Chicago, IL // Oct 6 – Dec 1, 2020

South Bay San Diego, CA // Oct 6 – Dec 1, 2020

Dallas, TX // Oct 13 – Dec 8, 2020

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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Program Locations and Dates

Spring 2020 Online // Apr 29 – Aug 6, 2020

Fall 2020 Online // Aug 26 – Dec 10, 2020

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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Program Locations and Dates

Chicago, IL // University of Chicago // Sept 21 – Oct 15, 2020

Dallas, TX // University of Texas at Dallas // Nov 16 – Dec 17, 2020