2024 IDEATOR PROGRAM

A 12 WEEK PROGRAM DESIGNED TO HELP FOUNDERS REFINE THEIR BUSINESS IDEA, VALIDATE THEIR CONCEPT, CREATE A SOLID BUSINESS PLAN, DEVELOP A PATH TO NEXT $10K IN REVENUE.

TOPICS COVERED

Brand Strategy - Mission, Vision, your ‘why’, your ‘how’

Goal and Habit Setting

Customer discovery and basic validation

Unique Value proposition and Brand Identity

Basic Go to Market Strategy

Knowing your Resources and Financial Strategy

Business strategy and Execution plan- $10k Plan

Communication and Pitching Skills

PROGRAM DATES

APRIL 23-JULY9

MEET (IN-PERSON) EVERY TUESDAY + 1-ON-1 OFFICE HOURS WITH FACILITATOR

I have an idea that I’m not sure has legs to become sustainably successful but I want to test it out

You are pre-revenue or are generating revenue but not currently on a sustainable path

am i right for this?

FAQ

What is the commitment?

Classes: Every Tuesday for twelve weeks you will need to be in-person at 1909 from 5:30-7:00PM EST

Work: Every week you’ll have a business building assignment due the following week

Presentations: Each participant will present their progress

What is the cost of the program?

Must be a 1909 Member at the Community Member Level+ ($75/month)

Do I have to be a member of 1909 to participate in the program?

Yes

What’s the program like?

We focus on helping you become a great Founders and Leader, holistically, so you can make your idea successful. Ideas will be fleshed out and validated. As a participant, you will learn how to their ideas and businesses into revenue generating entities. In addition to creating and refining your business plan; this program focuses on EQ skills, habits, and processes to become effective, happy, and healthy business owners. The program is based on collaborative learning, which is the educational approach of using groups to enhance learning through working together. This style of learning is proven to help participants develop social skills, learn from peers with different skills, build trust, become more engaged, and build the confidence and leadership skills to be successful in work and in life

What is the selection process?

All applications are reviewed and scored by our panel which includes facilitators, board members and mentors. 

When will I find out if I’ve been selected?

We plan to announce the cohort by April 9th

  • Meghan M. – cohort '21

    “After 10 years in business, The Ideator was exactly what I needed to conceptualize my updated brand identity and move my business forward in ways I never dreamed of.”

  • Scott A. – Ideator '21

    “The Ideator Course helped me gain laser focus on my brand essence, growth objectives. problem areas, and needs. Then it helped me craft a tactical roadmap and hierarchy of achieving them. Ideator is a verb synonymous with a tsunami! Focused power and kinetic energy!”

  • Julie W. – cohort '20

    "This course helped me go from a freelancer to launch my business.“

  • Brittani M. - cohort '20

    “The Ideator Course helped me focus on areas of my business I didn't know how to do well. It gave me the time and space needed to understand how I can make by business better and the action steps to get there. Also, being able to work with others in the program was motivating and educational.”