- About this Job
Our startup, The Black Founder Program, is actively seeking an impassioned, talented and resourceful co-founder with expertise in either financial guidance, marketing strategy, or customer support leadership. This initiative is driven to provide resources for black entrepreneurs often facing a gap in access and knowledge. The aim is to foster a rich ecosystem of diversity, pushing forward innovative ventures in the startup industry. As a co-founder, you will contribute directly to our mission of empowering these entrepreneurs with the necessary skills and resources to launch successful startups. You'll gain an equity stake in the company and an opportunity to shape the strategic direction of a promising early-stage startup. The Black Founder Program has so far trained around 200 black entrepreneurs, setting an impressive track record. As a co-founder, you'll play a significant role in accelerating this progress and expanding our reach. Experienced individuals passionate about bridging the knowledge divide and promoting diversity in entrepreneurship who would like to help shape the future of our program are encouraged to reach out
- Idea
The conceptual fabric of my venture, Black Founder Program, is to bridge the knowledge and resources divide that Black Entrepreneurs often encounter during startup creation. By not only providing critical resources but also fostering an ecosystem that prioritizes diversity, we aim to catapult innovative entrepreneurial ventures into the forefront of the industry.
- Problems
Lack of awareness and access to resources for Black and minority founders, Knowledge gap in startup mindset, skills, and best practices, and Underutilization of available funding and support mechanisms.
- Solution
Our solution is to build a robust platform providing knowledge resources, mentorship, funding avenues and creating a supportive network for Black and minority founders targeting successful startup launches.