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About BREAKTHROUGH

digitalundivided's BREAKTHROUGH Program, sponsored by JPMorgan Chase & Co, provides founders with a deeper understanding of their customers, startup funding, growth marketing strategies, and networking opportunities to scale their ventures. Each company accepted into the program will receive a $5,000 grant*!

In order to qualify for the program, founders must:
 

  • Be 18 years of age or older
  • Have a business registered for at least a year
  • Have a majority ownership of an established business with traction
  • Have a technology component incorporated in business (website or mobile app)
  • Generate a minimum of $50,000 annual business revenue

Selected founders will receive:

  • A $5,000 grant*
  • Guidance on scaling and expanding their business in virtual live sessions led by industry leaders.
  • Feedback and insights from experienced mentors and advisors.
  • A deeper understanding of the tools and resources necessary for establishing banking relationships
  • Access to digitalundivided’s community of entrepreneurs.
  • Increased visibility and recognition in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
  • Business Advisory Sessions and post-program support.

*Program recipients receive a $5K cash grant that is subject to taxes.

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KEY DATES

  • Recruitment cycle: August 5 - September 22
  • Selection of applicants: September 23 - October 4
  • Notify Finalists:  Week of October 7
  • Onboarding of participants: October 7 - 21

  • 3-week program: October 22 - November 7 (Tuesdays and Thursdays)

  • In-person Demo Day: Week of November 18

  • Time commitment: 2,5 hours per session twice a week virtually


PROGRAM CURRICULUM

  • Session 1: Program Overview and Fireside Chat

  • Session 2: Strategic Planning - Optimizing Operations for Growth

  • Session 3: Marketing and Branding Strategies + MWBE Certification

  • Session 4: Sales and Negotiation Strategies

  • Session 5: Funding Strategies + Building bank relationships & credit for loans

  • Session 6: The Art of Pitching/Storytelling

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Meet our Houston Cohort

Alyscia Raines

ADR Consulting Group LLC

Alyscia Raines serves as the CEO of ADR Consulting Group, a workplace culture strategy… ABOUT Alyscia

Carlin Barnes

Carlin Barnes, MD, PA & Associates

Carlin Barnes, M.D. is the founder and CEO of Carlin Barnes, MD, PA & Associates, a private… ABOUT Carlin

Dr. Jelita Green

Gulf Coast Vision Center, Inc.

Dr. Jelita Green is the CEO and Clinical Director of Gulf Coast Vision Center, a private… About Dr. Jelita

Elizabeth Mccoy

Your Space To Heal

Elizabeth McCoy, known as The Transformation Therapist, is the force behind Your Space to… About Elizabeth

Erica Fowler

Good Insights Company

Erica Fowler is the Founder and CEO of Good Insights, a company dedicated to supporting… About Erica

Esosa Edosomwan

Raw Girl Inc.

Esosa E. is the Founder and CEO of Staying Ageless Coaching, a holistic wellness company… About Esosa

Felicia De Lima

Play & Beyond Functional Therapy LLC

Felicia De Lima is the Founder of Play & Beyond Functional Therapy, a holistic pediatric… About Felicia

Gabrielle Nguyen

APDAT PRINT CO., LLC

Gabrielle Nguyen is the Owner of APDAT Print Co., a screen printing shop and event screen… About Gabrielle

Harriett Pritchett

Pritchett Media, Inc.

Harriett Pritchett is the founder and managing director of Pritchett Media, Inc. The… About Harriett

Jessenia Velazquez

Zentavos Inc

Jessenia's business foundation is in administration and development of medical offices.… About Jessenia

Karla Viesca

Proroofs and Restoration, LLC

Karla M. Viesca is the Co-owner and COO of Proroofs and Restoration, LLC, a company… About Karla

Keeya Lewis

Parlew Wound Care Specislist

Dr. Keeya Lewis, a nurse and college professor, is the founder and executive director of… About Keeya

Khaliah Guillory

Nap Bar Inc

Khaliah O. Guillory is the CEO and Founder of Nap Bar, a white-glove, eco-friendly rest… About Khaliah

Shundra Cannon

EMC EDUCATION GROUP, LLC

Shundra Cannon, M.Ed., is the Co-Founder/Co-Owner of EMC Education Group, LLC, a firm… About Shundra

Simone Steele

Queen Aesthetics

Simone Steele, a Board-Certified Physician Assistant and the visionary owner of Queen… ABOUT SIMONE

Meet our new Atlanta Cohort

Averri Liggins

Black Women Moguls

Averri Liggins is the CEO of Black Women Moguls, a technology solutions-driven company. Her… About Averri

Ceal Hoskie

Ready to Live Soaps

Ceal "Coach Kb" Hoskie is the visionary founder and CEO of Ready to Live Soaps, a creative… About Ceal

Evonya Easley

Love E

Evonya Easley is the founder of Love E LLC a retail tech company offering corporate styling… About Evonya

Jamela Acheampong

Kahmune

Jamela Acheampong is the founder of Kahmune, a luxury marketplace for skin tone footwear… About Jamela

Joi Mebane

The Look By Joi

For over 21 years, Joi Mebane has been a force in the beauty industry. She is the founder… About Joi

Kayla Life

The Rebrand Creative Agency

Kayla Life is the Founder and CEO of The Rebrand Creative Agency LLC, a social enterprise… About Kayla

Madelynne Ross

Bites and Bevs Media

Meet Madelynne Grace, Owner of Bites and Bevs Media, and food photographer turning meals… About Madelynne

Michelle Foye

Precis Screening

Michelle Nash is the Founder and CEO of ITS Enterprises, Inc., a company dedicated to… About Michelle Foye

Michelle Nash

ITS Enterprises, Inc.

Michelle Nash is the Founder and CEO of ITS Enterprises, Inc., a company dedicated to… About Michelle Nash

Mistye Momon

Buttafly Kisses Vegan Treats

Mistye Momon is the founder of Buttafly Kisses Vegan Treats, a trailblazing vegan baking… About Mistye

Nyah Chapman

LUXE LIST MEDIA

Nyah Chapman is the Founder and Creative Director of LUXE LIST ATLANTA, a luxury media… About Nyah

Parys Grigsby

Good Help Here

Parys A. Grigsby is the founder of Good Help Here, a boutique administrative and project… About Parys

Patricia Morgan

The Executive Learning Lab, LLC

Dr. Patricia Morgan is the CEO/Founder of The Executive Learning Lab (TELL), a Black and… About Patricia

Pooja Tiwari

ARNAV Biotech Corp

Pooja Tiwari is the Co-founder and COO of ARNAV Biotech, developing vaccines and… About Pooja

Trey Anthony

Big Tings Inc.

Trey Anthony is the Founder and CEO of Big Tings Inc., a company dedicated to empowering… About Trey

Meet our Detroit Cohort

April Ruiz

Mosaic Masterminds

Mosaic Masterminds helps learners of all types improve their academic performance and… ABOUT APRIL

Asia Hamilton

NORWEST GALLERY OF ART LLC

In 2018 Asia opened the Norwest Gallery of Art a community-based contemporary art museum… ABOUT ASIA

Chantele Jones

ESTELLA'S CUISINE LLC

Chantele Jones is the founder and CEO of Estella’s Vegan Dessert Boutique, Detroit’s first… ABOUT CHANTELE

Charlita Knox

Crummies Sweets And Treats LLC

Charlita Knox is a certified pastry chef from Schoolcraft College and the owner of Crummies… About charlita

Crystal Angel

ANGELS ONLY

Crystal Angel is the founder and CEO of ANGELS ONLY. Her mission is to disrupt the medical… About Crystal

Crystal Marie Young

Crystal Marie Events LLC

A Vibrant Destination wedding planning, corporate event management, and event branding… About Crystal Marie

Denise Everett

Global Technology Associates LTD

Denise Everett is the CEO of Global Technology Associates LTD, a company with a dedicated… About Denise

Jacqueline Sakaya

Blue Dove Pharmacy

Establishing Blue Dove Pharmacy on a foundation of community altruism, Jacqueline Mbwille… About Jacqueline

Janelle Wilson

Loving Locks LLC

Janelle Wilson is the owner of Loving Locks an independent company providing Sisterlocks®… About Janelle

Jazmine Vila

Social Solutions LLC

Jazmine Vila is the dedicated Founder of Social Solutions, a leading virtual assistance and… About Jazmine

Lakeshia King

Verbatim

Lakeshia “K.Jai” King is the founder and owner of Verbatim, LLC, a custom print apparel… About Lakeshia

Patricia Carruth

Your Personal Jeweler LLC

Patricia (Trish) Carruth is a third generation jeweler and Owner of Your Personal Jeweler.… About Patricia

Princess Castleberry

Castle Risk Management & HR Consulting, LLC

Princess Castleberry, CEO of Castleberry Global, leads a wellness and risk management… About Princess

Sandra Kelley

Prestige Promotions LLC

Sandra C. Kelley is the Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Prestige Promotions, LLC, a… About Sandra

Shonna Amos

EWP Coaching and Consulting

Shonna Amos is the Founder and Principal Consultant at EWP Coaching and Consulting. EWP’s… About Shonna

Meet our Facilitators

Marissa Nance

Native Tongue Communications

During more than 30 years in advertising, Marissa Nance has invested into her own very… About Marissa

Keeisi Caballero

Stand Together Ventures Lab

Keeisi is an entrepreneur, scientist, and first-gen advocate. Keeisi is driven by a desire… About Keeisi

Shalayna Williams

National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)

Shalayna Williams is a published author, business professional, and community leader. As a… About Shalayna

Jennifer Simpson

Art2lectual Creative Consulting

Jennifer Norton Simpson is the founder of Art2lectual Creative Consulting, a boutique… About Jennifer

Dr. Keera Godfrey

Naris Communications

Dr. Keera Godfrey, the CEO and Founder of Naris Communications, an organizational change… About Dr. Keera

Jacqueline Twillie

Zero Gap

Jacqueline V. Twillie is a renowned expert on women's leadership and a master negotiator,… About Jacqueline

Karleen Leveille

KLeveille Entertainment & Publishing

Korene Stuart

Carter Development Group

Latia Vaughan

The U-Network

Angelia D. Sharp

Detroit Development Fund

Brittni Abiolu

VentureHue

West Clark

Financial Advisor

Farah Allen

The Labz

Nicola Roberts

JPMorgan Chase

Tamala Austin

J.I.V.E. Juice Company

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