March 2, 2023 - April 27, 2023Hybrid Program in Spanish |
Mondays 6-7pm & Thursdays 6-7:30pm Free to apply! |
Start your Small Business Today!
Created for Black and Brown entrepreneurs, Cañada College at Menlo Park is collaborating
with ESO Ventures to offer a 10 week small business incubator program! Do you have
a solid idea for a small business, but don't know how to start? Or maybe you are a
student who started a small business, but need help growing your business to its'
full potential. If this sounds like you, then the Small Business Incubator program
is for you!
The Spring 2023 Cohort will be 100% taught in Spanish Apply Now! |
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Small Business Incubator at Cañada College
Program Overview
Students will meet online every Thursday and Monday, with 3 in person sessions at the Cañada College at Menlo Park Campus (1200 O'Brien Drive Menlo Park, CA 94025) . Cañada College & ESO Ventures are committed to create a safe space for Black & Brown business owners where current issues are dealt with when discussing business creation. Starting a business can be a daunting journey, and this program offers students the knowledge, confidence, and community needed to to thrive as a local entrepreneur.
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What you will Learn
Students will work with an ESO coach every Thursday using modules. The modules are
centered on the must-have competencies for sole proprietors interested in formalizing
and growing their businesses Students will also have the opportunity for individual
sessions with experienced professionals, strategic advisors and coaches who have decades
of experience in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. In this program, you will learn in
a community with and from others. This includes a community of entreprenuerial peers,
coaches, instructors, and ESL assistance to help translate documents. By the end of
the 10 weeks, students experience improved product-market fit, refined strategy, and
marketing results for your business idea.
Apply Now!