Apply now for the Milestone Makers Program from Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center
Selected entrepreneurs for the Milestone Makers Program from Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center receive individualized mentoring, training, and resources – dedicated to helping entrepreneurs hit a critical business goal – all at no cost.
At the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center, we are dedicated to supporting those who are willing to take risks in order to find innovative solutions to challenges. This is why we established Milestone Makers, a program designed to assist mid-stage entrepreneurs in setting, achieving, and celebrating important milestones that are crucial for company growth.
Utilizing our knowledge and extensive business connections, we will engage with a select group of entrepreneurs on an individual basis to identify a key business objective and expedite their journey towards reaching it. Each participant will be paired with mentors who are prominent figures in their respective industries, providing immediate feedback and showing a personal commitment to your development.
Upon acceptance into the program, tailored resources will be provided to cater to your specific requirements and preferred learning methods. Over the course of three months, this program will not only enhance your brand but also increase its visibility through media coverage and PR opportunities, culminating in a special event that will showcase your achievements at Nasdaq’s Time Square Tower.
In collaboration with our corporate sponsors, the Center is pleased to offer this program free of charge, embodying a philosophy of paying it forward. As valued members of our community, Milestone Makers are encouraged to give back by sharing their knowledge, experiences, and nominating future exceptional leaders.
Thematic Cohorts – Milestone Makers Program from Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center
Since 2020, the Center’s Milestone Makers cohorts have dedicated their efforts to assisting early-to-mid stage founders who are committed to addressing the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This virtual program is designed to support founders worldwide in tackling significant global challenges. The Center will collaborate with these entrepreneurs to establish essential business objectives and facilitate their journey towards accomplishing them.
Cohort 1:
Affordable and Clean Energy (#7)
Climate Action (#13)
Cohort 2:
No Poverty (#1)
Gender Equality (#5)
Decent Work and Economic Growth (#8)
Applications for the Fall 2024 cohorts of the Milestone Makers Program from Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center are open!
Deadline for applications for the Fall 2024 program is Monday, July 29th, 2024 at 11:59pm PT.
Key Program Dates
Expression of Interest:
Upon receipt of your interest form, you will receive the Application for the Fall 2024 program. If your business is better suited for future cohorts, you’ll be notified when those cohorts are announced.
Application Deadline: Monday, July 29th, 2024 at 11:59pm PT
Acceptance Notifications: Monday, August 26th, 2024
If accepted, mandatory virtual sessions are below; please block your calendars ahead of time:
Onboarding:
Cohort 1: Tuesday, September 3rd – Thursday, September 5th
Cohort 2: Tuesday, September 10th – Thursday, September 12th
Graduation:
Cohort 1: Wednesday, December 4th, 2024
Cohort 2: Wednesday, December 11th, 2024
Questions? Please reach out to [email protected]
Who should participate in the Milestone Makers Program from Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center?
- Early-to-mid-stage entrepreneurs looking to set and hit a critical business milestone in the next quarter. You’re committed to accomplishing this goal because it will have an important, positive effect on your company’s development.
- Not an entrepreneur but know one you would like to nominate? Nominate them here.
What constitutes a milestone?
At present, you may find yourself at a standstill, experiencing a period of stagnation, or amidst a phase of rapid growth and opportunity but require specific guidance to maintain focus on achieving outcomes.
What does the Milestone Makers Program from Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center offer?
- The initiative commences by providing access to the esteemed network, partners, and community of the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center. This encompasses:
- 1. Formulating and implementing milestone setting strategies for the current quarter and the subsequent one.
- 2. Personalized 1:1 professional coaching sessions with a dedicated coach.
- 3. Tailored business mentors and peer support to align with your specific requirements, goals, and visions of achievement.
- 4. Crafting essential marketing assets and opportunities, such as having your photo & logo displayed on the Nasdaq tower in Times Square, New York City, post-graduation. Additionally, gaining media exposure and distribution through the Nasdaq Center and Nasdaq media.
Opportunities to Get Involved in the Milestone Makers Program from Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center
Milestone Makers is built on the pay-it-forward mentality crucial for advancing regional and global networks of entrepreneurship. You can get involved by:
Mentor a Milestone Maker
Interested in sharing your insights, experiences and learnings from your business expertise to high-talent founders? Please contact Colin Mahin at [email protected]. to be considered as a formal mentor in the Milestone Makers program.
Coach a Milestone Maker
Are you a personal business coach interested in supporting a high-talent founder? We’ll match each Milestone Makers with a coach to assist them with need awareness, prioritization, and support throughout the 12-week program. Coaches are asked to meet with their Milestone Makers twice a month. Please contact Colin Mahin at [email protected].
Application for the Milestone Makers Program from Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center
- To join the Milestone Makers program visit the official website or
- Application Deadline: Monday, July 29th, 2024 at 11:59pm PT