Want to quickly build, test, and iterate the assumptions of your idea-stage business? Need to develop sound strategies across your business model, talent and product roadmap, brand, and fundraising strategy?
Validate your startup with the Foundations Program—an eight-week course from the startup operators of Embarc Collective.
Applications close April 8, 2022
You are currently working a full- or part-time job while building your side hustle.
You are building an idea-to-MVP-stage technology or tech-enabled startup.
You are ready to receive feedback and have your assumptions tested.
You have a desire to join a community of builders eager to test, iterate, and push progress for your business.
You'll learn how to build the core assumptions of your business across business model, goal setting, product, brand, marketing & sales, talent, financials, and fundraising. See our sample syllabus here. Participants graduate from the Foundations Program with confidence to speak about their vision to prospective customers, investors, and teammates.
Our curated workshop series will provide you with the right foundation to leverage Embarc Collective's extensive suite of resources.
Each workshop is led by members of the Embarc Collective coaching team; our coaches have collectively worked with thousands of early-stage companies, and our frameworks and tactics are rooted in first-hand experience.
Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to brainstorm and workshop your ideas with other program participants.
After the program, you'll gain access to Embarc Collective's comprehensive body of customized support.
When and where will the program take place?
Our Spring 2022 program will take place virtually from April 13 through June 1, 2022.
What time are the sessions?
Our sessions will meet virtually every Wednesday from 12-1pm.
I'm not full-time on my business yet, can I still participate?
Yes! This program is created for full-time or part-time founders.
Is there a cost to participate in the Foundations Program?
The cost to participate is $420, paid in two installments. After the program concludes, you will have the opportunity to continue membership, including access to our bench of in-house coaches, regular programming sessions, 32,000 sqft state-of-the-art facility, community, and a digital repository of high-quality resources.
Do I have to attend all of the scheduled live sessions?
Yes - there’s no substitute for the magic of learning together with your peers! You'll receive access to session recordings after successfully completing the program.
Who leads the program sessions?
Each workshop is led by members of the Embarc Collective coaching team; our coaches have collectively worked with thousands of early-stage companies, and our frameworks and tactics are rooted in first-hand experience.
Will I build a peer community?
You'll have the opportunity to brainstorm and workshop your ideas with other program participants who are building. You'll have access to a private community space on Slack exclusively for students of the Foundations Program. There you can share your progress, get feedback, ask for help, and more. Participants also have access to Embarc Collective's 32,000 sqft facility–equipped with shared workspace, conference rooms, and other amenities–to connect with the broader Embarc Collective startup community, including member-only events like our monthly member socials.
