Impact Launch Accelerator

Impact Launch Accelerator

FAQ’s

Curriculum Overview:

    • Define Iteration and understand the importance of iteration throughout this process.

    • Identify clearly the problem you are trying to solve.

    • Complete your Value, Vision, and Mission Statements.

    • Characterize customer segments and profiles.

    • Determine target customers.

    • Complete customer research (conversations with customers).

    • Understand various Business Models, and determine which is right for you.

    • Learn about the types of businesses on the Do Good Scale.

    • Complete the Business Model Canvas

      for Social Enterprise.

    • Understand the Lean and MVP methodologies for entrepreneurship.

    • Make an MVP plan and execute

      that plan.

    • Understand how and when to iterate

      within your business model.

    • Comprehend foundational concepts of operational finance.

    • Understand Income statements, Balance sheets and Profit/Loss statements.

    • Create a Financial Model and Cash Flow Forecast to determine financial sustainability.

    • Determine Financial Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

    • Strategize around financial partnerships.

    • Connect business decisions to your financial model (staffing, purchasing, etc.).

    • Understand how and when to iterate within your financial model.

    • Understand a variety of fundraising strategies.

    • Assess the spectrum of potential funding sources and identify ideal sources for your venture.

    • Discuss ethics of Social Venture Fundraising.

    • Identify potential funding sources to meet your financial and impact goals.

    • Create a fundraising plan.

    • Identify measurable social impact

      and relevant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

    • Determine methodologies to track and monitor performance towards KPIs.

    • Understand how and when to iterate

      within your impact model.

    • Understand multiple methodologies

      for completing a business plan.

    • Determine necessary components

      of your business plan.

    • Create outlines of applicable sections to better understand your path.

    • Identify goals and strategies for the upcoming 12 months.

    • Understand how and when to iterate your business plan.

    • Craft an Impact-Driven Brand Strategy

      that aligns your brand with both profitability and purpose, setting a solid foundation for long-term growth.

    • Create a Compelling Brand Narrative

      to convey your brand’s mission, values, and impact, resonating deeply with customers who care about positive change.

    • Building a Purpose-Driven Marketing Plan focused on reaching audiences who prioritize impact, using targeted strategies to enhance visibility and engagement.

    • Learn how to develop a Purpose-Driven Vision. Prioritize meaningful impact alongside financial growth, anchoring each decision in the company’s mission.

    • Become skilled in Data-Informed Agility. Leverage data insights to pivot quickly and make precise, effective decisions for sustainable growth.

    • Foster a mindset of growth, always seeking new ways to optimize strategies and maximize impact and avoid overwhelm.

Program Details:

  • The Impact Launch Accelerator, in partnership with SEAChange is a 14-week program designed to help entrepreneurs build profitable, purpose-driven businesses—without giving up equity. You’ll retain full ownership while benefiting from:

    • A 14-module curriculum from Seachange.org that helps entrepreneurs move forward further and faster.

    • Entrepreneur’s Mindset and Marketing for Startups workshops, designed to equip you with essential business-building skills beyond the Seachange curriculum.

    • Online learning that can be accessed when it works for you.

    • Live workshops (via Zoom) led by expert facilitators.

    • Weekly one-on-one coaching for personalized guidance.

    • A diverse cohort for valuable peer support and feedback.

    • The chance to compete in our Pitching Contest, which includes a cash award to help fund your business.

    • A one-year membership to the Impact Mastermind, providing ongoing resources, education, and support for your first year in business.

    • A fully developed, actionable business plan ready for execution.

    • Personalized coaching tailored to your business needs.

    • A strong support network of peers and mentors.

    • 100% ownership of your business, as we don’t take any equity.

    • The opportunity to participate in our Pitching Contest, with the chance to win a cash award to help fund your business launch.

    • A one-year membership to the Impact Mastermind, providing:

      • Ongoing support

      • Additional resources

      • Education to ensure a successful first year in business.

  • This Accelerator is ideal whether you:

    • Have a clear business idea.

    • Are still in the exploration phase.

    • Have a current business and want to shift toward impactful ways of doing business and future-proof your company.

    Our expert facilitators and one-on-one coaching sessions will help you:

    • Validate your ideas.

    • Receive valuable feedback from a peer-driven cohort model to refine your concept.

    You’ll leave with a fully developed business plan, no matter where you started.

  • Our mentorship and coaching are very hands-on. You’ll receive:

    • Weekly one-on-one coaching sessions with expert mentors.

    • Personalized advice tailored to your business needs.

    Additionally, the cohort experience will offer:

    • Ongoing support from peers.

    • Peer-driven feedback providing a 360-degree view of your business challenges and opportunities.

  • Absolutely. Before the program begins, you’ll receive a personalized 12-14 page business plan, tailored specifically to your goals and needs. This plan is based on a comprehensive questionnaire, allowing us to gather detailed insights into your business vision.

    Throughout the program, the plan will be:

    • Continuously refined through expert-led sessions.

    • Shaped by personalized coaching.

    • Enhanced with feedback from your cohort.

    By the end of the program, you’ll have a comprehensive, actionable business plan optimized for both profitability and long-term sustainability.

    You’ll also have the opportunity to:

    • Present your plan in our Pitching Contest.

    • Compete for a cash award to fund your business.

    Additionally, your one-year membership to the Impact Mastermind will provide:

    • Ongoing support.

    • Resources and education to ensure success during your first year.

Is this right for me?:

  • This program is ideal for entrepreneurs at any stage—whether you’re just starting out or already running a business. If you’re looking to:

    • Build or scale a business that generates profit while creating positive societal change, this program is designed for you.

    • Shift your focus toward impactful ways of operating and future-proofing your company if you already have an established business.

    With a proven curriculum, you’ll benefit from:

    • Mindset training to equip you with the resilience and confidence to lead a purpose-driven business.

    • Marketing training that lays out a solid plan for success and growth.

    Through structured guidance, practical tools, and expert mentorship, you’ll have everything you need to:

    • Bring your business idea to life, or

    • Refine and evolve your existing business for long-term sustainability and purpose-driven success.

    Program Structure -

    • A 14-module curriculum from Seachange.org that helps entrepreneurs move forward further and faster.

    • Entrepreneur’s Mindset and Marketing for Startups workshops, designed to equip you with essential business-building skills beyond the Seachange curriculum.

    • Online learning that can be accessed when it works for you.

    • Live workshops (via Zoom) led by expert facilitators.

    • Weekly one-on-one coaching for personalized guidance.

    • A diverse cohort for valuable peer support and feedback.

    • The chance to compete in our Pitching Contest, which includes a cash award to help fund your business.

    • A one-year membership to the Impact Mastermind, providing ongoing resources, education, and support for your first year in business.

  • The program is open to entrepreneurs at all experience levels. Whether you’re just starting out, or already have a business in progress, we tailor the curriculum to meet your specific needs. You’ll receive the guidance necessary to:

    • Launch your business, or

    • Refine your existing business.

    For those ready to pitch their ideas, the Pitching Contest offers an exciting opportunity to:

    • Refine your pitch and

    • Compete for a cash prize to help fund your business.

  • The program is highly customized and personalized to your business.

    • You’ll start with a personalized business plan, built by experts with your input, tailored to your specific goals and needs.

    • This plan will be expanded upon and improved as the program progresses.

    Each week, you’ll have one-on-one coaching sessions designed to address your unique business challenges. Included is the combination of:

    • Expert facilitators,

    • Cohort-driven feedback, and

    • In-person and self-paced online learning

    Which also ensures you receive the tailored advice and support necessary to refine and strengthen your plan and achieve your goals.

  • Yes, after completing the accelerator, you’ll have access to:

    • Ongoing mentorship through your free one-year membership in the Impact Mastermind, where you will continue receiving:

      • Support,

      • Additional resources focused o growth, and

      • Education

    to ensure a successful first year in business.

  • Absolutely. If you have an existing business, the accelerator will help you:

    • Refine your strategy,

    • Scale your operations, and

    • Ensure your business is built for both profitability and long-term impact.

    The program is designed to help businesses at various stages refine their approach and set the foundation for sustainable success.

Value and Outcomes:

  • By the end of the program, you’ll have a:

    • Complete, actionable, and future-proofed business plan ready to be executed.

    The program provides practical strategies for:

    • Revenue generation,

    • Scaling, and

    • Building a sustainable, profitable business.

    You’ll receive expert advice on:

    • Financial planning,

    • Market fit, and

    • Growth strategies, all of which can be implemented immediately to drive results.

    Additionally, you’ll gain a strong network of supportive peers and mentors who will continue to support you through the Impact Mastermind, offering:

    • Ongoing resources and

    • Mentorship throughout your first year.

    Unlike many accelerators, we don’t take any equity, so you’ll retain full ownership of your business.

    You’ll also have the opportunity to compete in our Pitching Contest, where the winner will receive a cash award to fund their business or its next growth phase.

  • The program is designed to build a solid, revenue-generating business model with sustainability and purpose at its core. You’ll receive expert guidance on:

    • Financial planning,

    • Market positioning, and

    • Scaling your business profitably.

    The program also includes Entrepreneurial Mindset training to help you develop the resilience and confidence needed for business success, along with Marketing Training to build effective strategies that drive growth.

    The tools and strategies you’ll learn can be implemented immediately to drive growth and profitability.

    Additionally, by participating in the Pitching Contest, you’ll have the chance to:

    • Win a cash prize to support your business’s growth,

    • Retain full ownership, as we don’t take equity, and

    • Accelerate your progress from day one.

  • You’ll learn from experienced mentors and coaches who have successfully navigated the challenges of starting and growing businesses. The program offers:

    • Expert-led workshops and

    • One-on-one coaching on:

      • Risk mitigation,

      • Financial planning, and

      • Market validation.

    This guidance helps you avoid costly mistakes and build a resilient business model.

    Additionally, the cohort model allows you to:

    • Learn from peers who have faced similar situations.

    • Ensure you have the tools and strategies to overcome obstacles before they become major issues.

  • Future-proofing your business is a core focus of the program. You’ll learn how to:

    • Build flexibility into your business model,

    • Adapt to market changes, and

    • Develop contingency plans.

    Our expert facilitators will guide you in:

    • Identifying potential risks, and

    • Providing tools for measuring impact and profitability over time.

    This ensures your business remains sustainable and able to pivot when necessary.

Pricing and Investment:

  • Yes, we offer flexible payment plans to accommodate different financial situations.

    You can choose to:

    • Pay in installments, or

    • Explore financing options that not only fit your current needs but also support your business’s long-term financial growth and standing.

    Therefore, making the program accessible to entrepreneurs at different stages.

  • The return on investment comes from building a solid, actionable business plan that helps you generate profit and achieve long-term growth.

    With expert guidance, personalized coaching, and a supportive cohort, you’ll:

    • Avoid costly mistakes

    • Scale effectively

    Plus, because we don’t take any equity, you retain 100% ownership of your business. This ensures that all future success and investments benefit you entirely.

    The Pitching Contest offers a cash prize to further support your growth, and the one-year membership to the Impact Mastermind provides:

    • Ongoing resources and

    • Education, giving you a strong foundation for a successful first year.

  • We understand that life can bring unexpected changes, and while we are unable to offer refunds due to the time, effort, and resources invested in each participant, we are more than happy to offer the option to defer your participation to a future cohort.

    This way, you can still benefit from the program when the timing is better suited to your circumstances.

    We’re committed to:

    • Supporting you

    • Ensuring that you have the opportunity to complete the program at a time that works best for you.

Time Commitment and Flexibility:

  • On average, participants should expect to dedicate 6-7 hours per week to the program. This includes:

    • Live sessions

    • One-on-one coaching

    • Online learning

    • Assignments that can be completed at your own pace.

  • The program is fully virtual, allowing participants from anywhere in the world to join.

    • All sessions are conducted online.

    • You can participate from the comfort of your home, office or in a beach chair in Hawaii.

    This version emphasizes the flexibility and accessibility of the virtual program. Let me know if you need any changes!

  • While we understand that schedules can be challenging, participants are required to: attend a minimum of 10 of the 14 live teaching sessions in person.

    However:

    • All sessions will be recorded and made available for reference.

    • If you’re unable to make it to a session, you can catch up on the material at your convenience.

    Additionally, you’ll have opportunities to ask follow-up questions during your one-on-one coaching sessions to ensure you stay on track.

  • Absolutely. The program is designed with flexibility in mind.

    • Many of our participants are balancing full-time jobs or other commitments.

    • You can complete much of the program at your own pace.

    • The live sessions are scheduled at times that accommodate various time zones.

Networking and Collaboration:

  • You’ll join a dynamic cohort of diverse entrepreneurs from various industries and stages of their business journey. The program offers ample opportunities for:

    • Networking and collaboration through group sessions

    • Peer feedback

    • Community discussions

    Additionally, the Pitching Contest provides a chance to:

    • Showcase your business plan to a panel of experts and potential partners

    • Expand your network

    • Open doors for future collaboration

  • Throughout the program, you’ll participate in:

    • Group workshops

    • Round-robin feedback sessions designed to foster collaboration

    You’ll also have access to an exclusive alumni network, where you can connect with:

    • Past participants

    • Potential collaborators

    • Mentors

Risk and Reassurance:

  • While we can’t guarantee specific outcomes, the Accelerator provides a highly structured program that equips you with everything needed to succeed. You’ll leave the program with:

    • A solid, actionable business plan

    • Expert coaching

    • Strategies for both profitability and sustainability

    The program is designed to help you:

    • Avoid common mistakes

    • Scale effectively

    • Access new revenue streams

    Additionally, because we don’t take any equity, you retain full ownership of your business, ensuring that all future growth and success benefit you directly.

    The Pitching Contest offers a cash prize to further support your growth, and with the one-year membership to the Impact Mastermind, you’ll continue receiving support and resources long after the program ends.

    These elements combined make this program a valuable investment in your long-term business success.

  • If you encounter challenges in implementing the strategies, you’ll have access to personalized, one-on-one coaching from experienced mentors who will guide you through overcoming obstacles.

    You’ll also be part of a cohort of like-minded entrepreneurs who can:

    • Provide feedback

    • Share their experiences, offering valuable insights from different perspectives

    Additionally, you’ll have access to:

    • Community discussions,

    • Group sessions, and

    • The Impact Mastermind membership, which will continue providing resources and support for your first year in business.

  • The program is designed to provide you with the tools, strategies, and support necessary to build a successful, purpose-driven business. However, if you feel you haven’t achieved the expected results by the end of the program, you’ll still have access to our Impact Mastermind, where you’ll receive ongoing mentorship, additional resources, and guidance for a full year.

    This continued support will help you refine and adjust your approach as you work toward achieving your goals.

    If you are still not getting the outcome you expected, you will have access to your coach for refinement of your plan for a full year.

  • Future-proofing your business is a core focus of the program. You’ll learn how to:

    • Build flexibility into your business model

    • Adapt to market changes

    • Develop contingency plans

    Our expert facilitators will guide you through:

    • Risk mitigation strategies

    • Financial planning

    • Market validation to ensure your business is resilient and sustainable in the long term

    In addition to creating a solid business plan, we’ll also work on cultivating the mindset of the entrepreneur—understanding that a resilient mindset is just as important as a solid business model.

    You’ll develop the:

    • Confidence

    • Adaptability

    • Strategic thinking needed to navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship, helping you lead your business with greater clarity and resilience

    You’ll also gain insights from:

    • Experienced mentors and

    • Fellow entrepreneurs to support your personal and professional growth throughout the journey.