Build Your Idea Bootcamp
September 28-29, 2024
Your entrepreneurial journey awaits! Join us for two full days of in-person, hands on instruction and coaching for current and aspiring business owners.
About the BYI Bootcamp
Are you an entrepreneur at heart? A small business owner with big aspirations? An artist with a vision? An activist seeking to make a meaningful impact? Maybe you’re part of a budding nonprofit, eager to grow and thrive. If you have a concept ready to be explored or have already taken the first steps on your entrepreneurial journey, CO.STARTERS is tailor-made for you. The only requirement is your passion and a willingness to share and grow within a collaborative environment.
CO.STARTERS is not your run-of-the-mill program. It’s a dynamic and intensive experience that equips aspiring entrepreneurs with invaluable insights, valuable relationships, and essential tools to transform business ideas into actionable plans. Unlike traditional approaches, we embrace the lean business model methods that have fueled the success of high-growth startups, and we apply them to businesses of all shapes and sizes.
Our four-part intensive boot camp, delivered over two days, is designed to provide the foundational knowledge you need to turn your passion into a sustainable and thriving small business. Whether you’re just starting or looking to refine your existing venture, CO.STARTERS is your ticket to success.
Mark the Date
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Saturday & Sunday
September 28th - 29th
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8am - 4pm
*Lunch will be provided.
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Alabama State University
College of Business
Our Mission
The Alabama Collective is at the forefront of expanding and enriching emerging tech, innovation, and entrepreneurial initiatives in Alabama. We are dedicated to fostering diversity and growth within the state’s tech and entrepreneurial ecosystem, serving as a vital hub for minority tech talent and entrepreneurs while preserving the foundational infrastructure crucial for economic prosperity.
What You Can Expect
🔍Discover
We’ll guide you through a process of exploring and evaluating the assumptions behind your business model. With the CO.STARTERS Canvas as your trusty tool, you’ll refine your idea and gain clarity on your path forward.
📢Promote
Crafting a compelling message and building meaningful relationships through marketing is crucial. We’ll teach you the basics of marketing, ensuring your message resonates with your target audience.
🛠️Build
Financial literacy is a vital aspect of business success. Dive deep into the financial building blocks, from startup costs to your break-even point. You’ll leave with a solid grasp of your business’s financial health
🚀Launch
Creating a well-structured plan and staying on course is key. We’ll help you set priorities and SMART goals, keeping you on the path to business success.
News & Updates
The Alabama Collective’s Year in Review 2023: A Year of Milestones and Impact
The Alabama Collective proudly reflects on a remarkable year filled with achievements, growth, and meaningful
Empowering Minority Entrepreneurs: All Access at the Turkey Day Classic
The Alabama Collective proudly hosted, “All Access at the Turkey Day Classic: Entrepreneurs Edition,” on November
Pitching Innovation: Highlights from the HBCU Business Pitch Competition
The “HBCU Business Pitch Competition @ Magic City Classic was a monumental event that fueled innovation,