Make Startups
Empowering Entrepreneurs with the Skills and Resources for Lasting Success
Program Details
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The Make Startups Certificate of Entrepreneurship is designed to supercharge both early-stage startups and established businesses. Our holistic approach provides the knowledge, skills, and resources you need to thrive in today's competitive business landscape.
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Classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., allowing you to participate either in person at theClubhou.se or online. The program spans 12 weeks of intensive learning followed by six months of personalized mentoring to support your ongoing growth.
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The program fee is $4,049, including CofounderOS access, course materials, and six months of mentoring. Financial assistance is available through WorkSource Georgia, and veterans and their spouses may qualify for grants.
Why Choose Make Startups?
Discover the unique features that make the Make Startups program stand out. Our comprehensive approach ensures you gain the practical skills and valuable insights needed to drive your business forward.
Exclusive Software Access
Utilize CofounderOS, our exclusive business streamlining platform, to optimize your operations and enhance your business efficiency.
Community Membership
Enjoy a full-time membership to theClubhou.se for three months, giving you access to a vibrant entrepreneurial community and valuable resources.
Post Graduation Mentoring
You have the opportunity to benefit from six months of personalized mentoring after the program ends, providing ongoing support as you implement your learnings.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with fellow entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders to build valuable relationships and explore new business opportunities.
Developed in collaboration with leading financial institutions and experienced investors, Make Startups provides a targeted curriculum addressing practical challenges entrepreneurs encounter in the current business environment. Through comprehensive training in marketing, sales, finance, and investment, participants gain the skills and knowledge to navigate entrepreneurship's complexities.
Comprehensive Curriculum
Key Modules/Workshops:
30k
Mentor Hours
2500+
Startups
$15M
Capital Raised
Learn From The Experts
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Eric R. Parker, AIA
Cofounder & CEO
Eric R. Parker, AIA, is an accomplished architect and entrepreneur, co-founder and President of Make Startups and HACK Augusta, with a track record of launching and supporting over 500 businesses. A visionary in the startup ecosystem, he is known for his strategic leadership in securing $15m in investment and creating 1,500 jobs in communities nationally. Eric's expertise in entrepreneurial skills training and capital access is pivotal in aiding entrepreneurs across America, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds. His work, featured in “Make Space” by the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford University, demonstrates his perspective on the intersection of design and entrepreneurship. As a mentor at theClubhou.se, Eric's extensive knowledge and lived experience provide invaluable guidance to entrepreneurs, driving innovation and societal impact.
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Grace A. Belangia
Cofounder & CMO
Grace A. Belangia, with over 15 years of experience in ecosystem building and startup advising, is a co-founder of Asombrosa, Make Startups, and HACK Augusta. A Silicon Valley native and UCLA graduate, she excels in connecting public and private sectors to spur innovation. As a UC Berkeley Extension Professor in Entrepreneurship, Grace educates emerging entrepreneurs and is an expert in alternative financing methods. Her commitment to inclusive economic development is evident through her roles with the Southeast Makers Alliance, Ecosystem Builders Leadership Network, and as an active investor in Pipeline Angels and Portfolia. Grace's experience in starting, operating, and exiting successful companies makes her an invaluable advisor for participants at theClubhou.se, guiding them towards impactful business growth.
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Eric R. Harrison
CTO
Eric Ryan Harrison is a distinguished CTO and mentor at theClubhou.se Founder Fellowship Program, with over two decades of experience in the tech industry. He co-founded Docket, a 500 Startups graduate that raised $1.3M in venture capital, and Moonrise, acquired by American Family, Inc. At Make Startups, Eric utilizes his extensive background, including his time as a software developer at the Dept. of Defense and an intelligence analyst in the US Army, to guide founders in building and scaling tech ventures. His contributions, blending technical skill and strategic business insight, make him a pivotal figure in mentoring emerging technology entrepreneurs at theClubhou.se.
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