Costarters Bootcamp

Make your dream a reality.

A four-part plan for launching your big idea.

Entrepreneurship is an exciting journey, but the path forward isn’t always clear.

During this four-part bootcamp, you’ll collaboratively work with peers to strategize, problem solve, and apply business basics to your idea. Our goal is to challenge you, stretch your thinking, and give you concrete tools to bring your business to life. This program is perfect for people who are vetting an idea or have a business in place but may be stuck and wanting to validate you’re making the right choices.

This bootcamp is not about listening; it’s about doing.

Spaces Available

Modules

Weeks

The time is Now

Join the program trusted by over 21,000 entrepreneurs just like you.

Part 1: Discover

Understand your business model and how to refine it.

Part 2: Promote

Learn how to market your business.

Part 3: Build

Dive into the basics of financial modeling.

Part 4: Launch

Build momentum by goal setting.

a safe place to share, experiment, fail, and learn together.
a framework for better identifying and addressing key issues.
connections to people and resources to help you make progress in your business.
concrete next steps to focus on going forward, starting with the most important.
confidence you’re headed in the right direction.

Are you ready to grow thrive improve succeed launch ?

Is this program for you?

Not sure if CO.STARTERS Bootcamp is right for you?

Here is a little bit about our ideal participant.

You can commit 4 Saturdays sessions

Have an idea of what you're selling

You enjoy learning new things

This bootcamp is best for entrepreneurs that are still in the process of testing their idea or early-stage businesses who might feel stuck and are looking to shift their strategy. Through the four modules, get the tools you need to bring your businesses to life and build a runway for further business development.

Application

How to Apply

We know this can feel intimidating.

It is. BUT the easiest way to get through it is to do it together with direct guidance and support.

You’ve only got 8 questions to complete during registration, and 95% are just the basics like your name, email & business name.

We promise you, the hardest part is just hitting the start button.

As a participant of CO.STARTERS Bootcamp, you get a self-guided approach (do the work on your time) and an a weekly learning session with other entrepreneurs who are going through the same things.

If you’re ready, here is the breakdown of our application process:

Step 1: Apply! This is just an informal application & we aren’t going to ask you to spend more than 5 minutes to complete it.

Step 2: Keep an eye out for your application acceptance. We’ll schedule a virtual Q&A to go over what you need to get started and send you all the details to begin your 4-week journey.

Dec 15

Registration Opens

Jan 10

Registration Closes

Jan 15

Participants Notified

Jan 21

Bootcamp begins

Feb 11

Bootcamp complete

Program Outline

Starting isn't easy. But we've got you covered with a structured bootcamp to get you going with the business basics and help you create a solid foundation.

Jan 21, 9 am - 12 pm MST

Cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset
Build your business model using The CO.STARTERS Canvas
Refine your model with customer discovery
Refine your model through starting small
Live Training Session

Jan 28, 9 am -12 pm MST

Build relationships through marketing
Craft your message
Choose your marketing channels
Develop your “pitch”
Live Training Session

Feb 4, 9 am -12 pm MST

Distribution of your product or service
Know your value (before you set your price)
Understand your costs
Calculate a break-even point
Live Training Session

Feb 11, 9 am -12 pm MST

Set priorities
Identify 30, 60, and 90-day milestones
Get SMART about tasks
Creat a plan + stay on track
Live Training Session

Frequently Asked Questions

Most frequently asked questions & answers

Do I have to have an incorporated business?

Nope. You can be incorporated or not. Many businesses run as sole proprietors in the beginning. Incorporation looks different from state to state and sometimes city to city, so make sure to consult with a CPA, attorney or other professional to ensure you do this step properly.

What are the costs?

With the support of the community partners, we have made this program free for 25 small business owners to participate.

Who should apply?

Whether stuck or just getting started, our proven programs and tools help entrepreneurs find their next step.

We have a heavy focus on entrepreneurs from underrepresented backgrounds. We define representation broadly, including People of Color, Hispanic/Latino, LGBTQ+, Native American, Pacific Islander, Veteran, Military Spouses, Disabled, and more.

Are there any prerequisites?

There are no formal prerequisites for the program. You must come with a business idea you want to get off the ground, have access to a computer and the internet. The curriculum for this program requires no previous experience in business.

What will I leave with?

You will leave this program with confidence and new tools to start your businesses in the most efficient manner.

When will I find out if I am accepted?

Applications close on January 10 and accepted participants will be notified on January 15. The 4-week bootcamp begins on January 21.

About CO.STARTERS

We believe small business is the backbone of communities, and there are good ideas that need to be brought to market. We developed our programs for success so Main Street can flourish again.
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We believe that individuals thrive in the context of community. CO.STARTERS is about bringing people together to learn from one another in order to create a strong network of support.
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We believe in making concepts and language easy to understand, so business owners can focus on practical next steps and move toward their goals.