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Avante Bootcamp
Rapidly launch new businesses, grow exisiting ones, and build your business ecosytem with the resources you already have in your community.
Avante Bootcamp
An Accelerator Program That Focuses on Founders
Avante Bootcamp is a 6-week accelerator that equips founders with the resources, mentorship, and support they need to launch successful businesses in their communities. The curriculum covers the essentials of building a business, with hands-on lessons designed for real-world impact.
Founders Per Cohort
Cohorts Per Year
New Businesses
Features
Avante Bootcamp Resources
Avante provides everything organizations need to run Bootcamp seamlessly, including the Community Builder platform, Bootcamp books and facilitator guides, and free training resources to ensure success.
Community Builder
The Avante Community Builder provides an online community space, that partner organizations control, that engages entrepreneurs, simplifies resource sharing, and streamlines communication for organizations and facilitators.
Bootcamp Books
The Avante Bootcamp book is the essential guide for both facilitators and students throughout the 6-week program. It’s packed with valuable information, exercises, and resources, that makes the Bootcamp experience more engaging and impactful.
Facilitator Training & More
Avante provides free training for facilitators, a library of video resources, community of practice calls, and specialized content to help your organization run Bootcamp more effectively.
Connect
Connect With Other Bootcamp Graduates
Starting a company is just the beginning. When you connect with the local business community and join the Avante graduate network, your organization stays part of something bigger. Avante helps partners create thriving startup ecosystems that stay connected and keep celebrating wins long after the bootcamp ends.
Avante Bootcamp provided invaluable insights and practical strategies that reshaped how I approach my business, offering tools to improve operations and minimize financial risk.
Shirley Kirkpatrick | K&K International
Topics Covered in Bootcamp
Week 1 | Idea Validation & The Basics
This week focuses on refining your ideas, validating their potential, and preparing you to move forward with confidence, no matter your starting point.
Week 2 | Knowing Your Customer
This week focuses on understanding your customers, uncovering their problems and needs, and exploring Product-Market Fit through a proven framework for meaningful customer interviews.
Week 3 | Building A Plan
This week centers on crafting a solid plan for your business, covering business models, pricing, distribution methods, and utilizing the Avante Business Model Canvas to track your startup’s growth.
Week 4 | Building Your Company
This week focuses on understanding the foundations of building your company, from choosing the right business structure to trademarks and assembling an exceptional founding team.
Week 5 | Financials
This week is all about mastering the financial side of your business, including budgeting, forecasting, and understanding key metrics to drive growth and sustainability.
Week 6 | Marketing Your Business
This week focuses on developing a comprehensive marketing strategy, from identifying your target audience to creating compelling content and building a strong brand presence.