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JumpStart My Biz Business Bootcamp

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Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

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Overview

JumpStart My Biz Business Bootcamp

Overview: JumpStart My Biz is a comprehensive, FREE business education bootcamp designed to help early-stage entrepreneurs build clarity and confidence in developing their business ideas into a complete business model.

    Program Structure

  • Format: In-person with virtual option available
  • Duration: Eight modules delivered over 4 weeks
  • Schedule: Meets twice per week
  • Cost: Completely FREE
  • Cohorts: Spring and Fall annually

2026 Schedule

Spring 2026 Cohort: March 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, and 31 Fall 2026 Cohort: October 20, 22, 27, 29, November 2, 5, 10, and 12

Location

Posner Center for International Development 1031 33rd St, Denver, CO 80205

Time

5:30 PM – 8:00 PM (sessions)

What Participants Learn

Participants move through the full lifecycle of early-stage business development—from idea refinement to readiness for growth. They will:

1. Gain clear understanding of different legal business structures and tax implications
2. Discover business design offerings to determine ideal customer
3. Develop a successful business model rooted in profitability
4. Learn diverse pricing structures to attract target market
5. Create winning marketing strategies to meet sales goals
6. Learn fundamentals of developing a successful elevator pitch
7. Understand business financials
8. Identify diverse financial products and process to access capital

    Exposure to Business Ecosystem

    Participants gain exposure to:
  • Public and private-sector corporate entities
  • Financial institutions
  • Business consultants
  • Legal professionals
  • Insurance and Investment Agencies
  • Other business resources

    Support Provided

  • Dinner: Provided prior to each session
  • Childcare: Available for participants who need it
  • Post-Program Support: Access to private business coaching, bookkeeping assistance, and ongoing support after leaving the program

    Eligibility

  • Open to the public
  • Early-stage business owners
  • Commitment Required: Participants must commit to attending all eight sessions (twice per week)

    Contact

  • For childcare or eldercare accommodations: tonoa@ayafoundation.org
  • General: benny@ayafoundation.org

    Funder Information

    AYA Foundation
  • Colorado's Black-serving and Black-led Operating Community Foundation
  • Mission: Creating a vibrant community of Black entrepreneurs, professionals, and leaders

How to Apply

Application Process

Registration: Pre-registration is required

Steps to Apply:
1. Visit the registration page
2. Register for either Spring or Fall 2026 cohort
3. Commit to attending all eight sessions (twice per week)

What to Bring:

  • Laptop

  • Tablet

  • Pens

  • Pad of paper
  • Important Notes:

  • By signing up, you are committing to attending all eight sessions held twice per week

  • Dinner is provided

  • Childcare is available upon request

  • For childcare or eldercare accommodations, contact tonoa@ayafoundation.org
  • Registration URL: Register directly on the AYA Foundation website

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    startupsworkforce-development

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