START 2024 - Cohort 2

Disrupting structural inequity in the entrepreneurial ecosystem and investment landscape

START is our flagship pre-revenue program, designed to empower early-stage entrepreneurs. This virtual learning experience leverages the Lean Startup methodology to guide participants through the development of their Business Model Canvas, transforming innovative ideas into viable and sustainable business models.

Through START, early-stage entrepreneurs gain the tools and confidence needed to refine their products or services, validate their markets, build a customer base, and prepare for growth.

If you're ready to take your early-stage business to the next level, START is the program that will equip you with the knowledge, resources, and network to succeed.

To qualify for the program, candidates must be:
- Based in the US or its territories
- Pre-revenue founders
- 18 years old or older
- Founders are required to share how and in what way inclusion in this program will disrupt inequities in the entrepreneurial ecosystem or investment landscape in which they operate or which digitalundivided operates.
- Founders should be able to clearly and concisely summarize their business concept and vision
- Should be open to guidance and ready to build a sustainable, tech-enabled business

This program is 100% virtual and open to businesses nationwide