What is the Bolden Accelerator?

The Bolden Accelerator is a 12-week program designed to help startups expedite critical learnings, validate their business models, achieve product market fit, and scale effectively.

Who leads the program?

The program is led by Emily Hochman Mueller and Jeni Fahy, co-founders of Wellory. They have successfully built, scaled, and exited their business and are now dedicated to helping other early-stage founders.

What is the cost of the program?

The program costs $1850 per month for 12 weeks ($5,500 total investment – discount available for one-time payment).

What is included in the program?

The program includes live bi-weekly group workshops, bi-weekly 1-on-1 office hours, lunch and learns with featured speakers, access to a founders-only Slack community, and frameworks and templates to help streamline your processes and fast-track your learnings.

When does the next cohort begin?

The next cohort begins on November 6.

What are the program dates?

Bi-Weekly 60-Minute Workshop Dates:

• Nov 6

• Nov 20

• Dec 11

• Jan 8

• Jan 22

• Feb 5

Bi-Weekly Office Hours:

• Book your preferred 20-minute slot every-other Wednesday for personalized advice and mentorship.

How selective is the program?

The Bolden Accelerator is highly selective, admitting only 6 companies per cohort through an application process to ensure that each business is at the right stage to benefit fully from the program. Applications will be reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis.

What topics are covered in the workshops?

The workshops cover a wide range of topics including defining true problems, knowing your customer, building a customer-first business, understanding product-market fit, business modeling, unit economics, go-to-market strategy, distribution channels, data-driven decision making, and scaling your time and business.

What is the structure of the bi-weekly workshops?

Each Workshop Includes:

• Topic: Each session covers a crucial theme that will make or break your startup’s success.

• Case Studies: Interactive analysis of cohort businesses — we use both businesses within the cohort (yes, that means we’ll be using your company as a case study!) and well-known examples of successes and failures.

• Q&A: conversation is woven throughout the entire session to foster constructive and collaborative discussions, ensuring active engagement and deeper learning.

• Post-Session Materials: Receive templates and frameworks to apply the material to your own business, collaborating with your cohort as you implement learnings.

How does the program help with product-market fit?

The program provides strategies to ensure your product meets the needs of your target market and includes measuring and optimizing product-market fit, which is essential for scalable growth and investor appeal.

Why is there an application process?

The application process ensures that your business is at the right stage to benefit from the program. This selectivity helps maintain a high-quality cohort and maximizes the value provided to each participating startup.

How can I apply for the Bolden Accelerator?

You can apply by clicking here or accessing the "Apply Now" button on our landing page or clicking here.