The Black Upstart

Our mission is simple at the Black upStart, we want to increase the number of Black-owned businesses that have the capacity to employ others. We are accomplishing our mission in two ways, the Black upStart curriculum and the Black upStart Bootcamp. We use these tools to train aspiring African-American entrepreneurs to start successful and profitable businesses. Our Black upStart Curriculum and Bootcamp teaches entrepreneurs basic business principles, that are combined with experiential learning opportunities and the ability to connect with potential investors.

The Black upStart Bootcamp
Each Bootcamp convenes a small cohort of competitively selected aspiring African-American entrepreneurs and innovators. Cohort participate in a Bootcamp that assists them in (a) brainstorming a viable business idea, (b) validating their business idea, (c) building a minimum viable product and (d) testing that product with customers. Cohorts have unprecedented access to mentors, coaches and subject matter experts. Every aspiring entrepreneur will leave the Bootcamp with a business canvas and a minimum viable product.

The Black upStart Curriculum
The Black upStart curriculum teaches participants how to start successful and profitable businesses. The creator of the curriculum has developed similar curricula to support undergraduate and graduate students participating in United Negro College Fund's national entrepreneurship program. Working collaboratively with PHDs across the nation, the Black upStart curriculum will be available for any entrepreneurs interested in exploring non-traditional methods to starting a scalable and profitable business.


The Black upStart Events
The Black upStart team hosts periodic events to showcase Black entrepreneurs who have completed our bootcamp.