A curated program designed to move companies with a high-growth, scalable model from initial product to successfully raising seed capital with their business. Established in 2016, Black Founders Exchange — hosted by American Underground — provides rich hands-on training, meaningful connections, and supportive community to help Black-led startups grow.

An innovative program powered by the Fidelity Center for Applied Technology (FCAT), sponsors motivated startup founders with significant access to tech resources and growth support. FCAT is dedicated to identifying emerging technologies that will shape our future. This fellowship aims to attract trailblazing, idea-igniting, and game-changing founders who are ready to turn their innovative ideas into thriving businesses. If you’re a passionate early-stage founder who embodies the spirit of innovation, resilience, and global vision, this is the opportunity for you.

Free program that provides the mindset, tools, and network needed to grow your idea from “seed” to “startup”. Starting with a kickoff bootcamp and culminating in a final pitch event, I2E is designed to give new founders an “on ramp” to entrepreneurship.

Join veteran founder Matt Williamson for the Startup Strategy Sprint, a three-session workshop series designed to equip founders like you with tools and frameworks for growth. From defining your value prop and ICP to aligning your team and building a strategic plan, you’ll gain skills and tools to accelerate your business.