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Start & Grow a Business
Turn an idea into a plan, a pitch, and a growing business.
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A founders' session at the Center
Business stages
Start where your business is today.
No cost · Eight-week online cohort with live instruction and office hours
For: Early-stage founders, curious and ready to explore, validate, and pitch an idea. Created for Women of Color entrepreneurs.
An eight-week online cohort that turns an early idea into a business model and pitch. Finalists compete in the BIG IDEAS Pitch Competition.
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$1,499 · Self-paced online program; also offered in Spanish
For: Early-stage entrepreneurs and new business owners.
Business foundations, pricing, positioning, basic financials, and operating systems.
Start with BUILD También en español
$1,499 · Self-paced online program; also offered in Spanish
For: Businesses with traction that need stronger systems.
Marketing, sales, financial controls, business credit, and capital readiness.
Explore GROW También en español
$3,500 · Self-paced online program
For: Established businesses ready to expand and scale.
Strategic planning, leadership, delegation, operations, and capital strategy for expansion.
Explore SCALE
Not sure which fits? Schedule a 15-minute info call , or start with BUILD and advance as your business grows.
Pitch for real funding
Beyond Ideation ends with the BIG IDEAS Pitch Competition and awards up to $10,000. In May 2025, a student competition awarded $5,000 and a GROW membership to its first-place team.
See the competitions and the 2025 winners
A Business Academy pitch winner with her $10,000 award
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