Square One Startup School was designed to break barriers in the startup world by having a curriculum that focuses on profitability while providing equal access to resources, education, and mentorship to underestimated founders who are launching their first startup company.
Our Formula: “Accessibility + Profitability = Scalability”
After people from around the world gathered virtually to celebrate the graduation of our inaugural class, we are super excited to announce the companies participating in our second cohort this summer!
- Anastasia Tarpeh-Ellis // Bosa: Detects tasks in Google Docs and simplifies task completion.
- Kylan Kester // Impeccable: E-commerce platform connecting stylists and designers to brands and clients.
- Nikki Forman // Huddle: Quick service executive coaching for professionals on the go.
- Dedren Snead // Health Valet: On-demand access to affordable healthcare options
- Patrick Anderson II // RotoCop: On-demand aerial security and enhanced emergency response.
- Kathryn De Shields-Moon // Divertiga: Connecting underrepresented professionals in e-gaming
- Darnell Dugger // GoodieMenu: SaaS platform helping local restaurants create and distribute visually interactive menus.
- Jen Owen // Co-Created: Connects school leaders with professional development providers quickly and easily.
New Coaches, Same Mission
We are proud to continue our mission in creating a more inclusive startup ecosystem by welcoming new coaches and new founders who represent diverse backgrounds including Black, Latinx, LBGTQ, and Veterans who are creating innovative solutions to end police brutality, public health issues, systemic racism in the workplace, and more! (Meet The Coaches)
We have added new people, partners, and resources to our 10-Week program but our goals for founders in the program remain the same; 1) Rapidly test and validate your ideas to find product market fit quicker 2) Acquire your first paying customers, and 3) Scale in the most equity-efficient way possible. ⚡️
It’s Never Too Late To Learn
If you are a first-time founder and missed the deadline to apply, no worries! We have created three alternative ways for you to learn and be a part of our growing community of first-time founders, check it out:
- Enroll in our Online Course
- Sign Up to Become A Member
- Subscribe to our “Back To The Basics” Podcast
Keep your eyes on this new class of dynamic startup founders as they depart on a journey to push society forward! ????
For partnership opportunities please email us at squareone@surthrive.co or complete our Partnership Request Form.
