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$20M Connection

For Entrepreneurs of Color

Connecting entrepreneurs of color to corporate executives for $20M of new business

The Building at 1 Washington ParkThe Opportunity

Rutgers seeks to identify 10 entrepreneurs of color who have companies with annual revenues exceeding $3M and delivering quality professional services.

Rutgers will work to intentionally accelerate the next level of business growth by (a) facilitating and nurturing relationships with select corporate partners and (b) providing specialized executive education to increase organizational effectiveness to meet the demand created by new contracts.

Criteria

For Applicants

Entrepreneurs of color operating companies with annual revenues exceeding $3M
Able to commit to:

  • 3 months of connection sessions
  • 6 months of leadership coaching

Cost to participate is $10K

  • Participants will receive an $8K scholarship from Rutgers and Corporate Partners
  • Participants are responsible to pay $2K

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For Corporations

Committed to building relationships and signing contracts with diverse entrepreneurs