MBD

The MBD program is for potential entrepreneurs with an idea or business concept (pre-start-up-stage) and business owners whose companies have been in business less than one year.

Program

• 6 - 8 potential entrepreneurs selected
• Three hours per week over nine weeks classroom time
• Subject matter experts present topics relevant to start a business
• Outside experiential homework
• Features Lean Launch and Business Model Canvas business concepts

Eligibility

• Pre-business or in business less than one year
• Willing to commit 30 hours of classroom time and additional outside work

Benefits

• Upon completion of the program, participants will receive a small participant stipend and compete for in-kind prizes at the final pitch competition

Our goal is to increase the impact in our community by preparing participants for downstream programs in the ecosystem. MBD graduates will be eligible to apply for the MBA, Emerging Leaders (supported by SBA), and Real Advice Mentoring programs (supported by MIT).