MATCHBOX ACCELERATION
Helping Businesses Start & Grow in Indiana
DESIGNED AND DELIVERED WITH ENTREPRENEURS IN MIND
Since 2018 over 100 founders have graduated from MBXax Courses, spurring economic development throughout Indiana.
The 7-week and 12-week acceleration courses covers topics like product development, marketing, sales, operations, business model, and more. Most cohorts offer a hybrid model with in-person and online learning options. Participants have engaging weekly sessions with other regional entrepreneurs designed to help them get their business started or moving forward.
Upcoming Courses:
Tippecanoe County: 7-Week MBXax
Wednesday, April 9th | 5:30 - 7 PM | Continuing for 7 Weeks
Virtual Cohort: 7-Week MBXax
TBD | 5:30 - 7 PM | Continuing for 7 Weeks
7-WEEK EARLY-STAGE ACCELERATION
THE SCHEDULE
Introduction, Elevator Pitches, and Entrepreneurial Style
Marketing Messages and Value Propositions
Customer Discovery and Product Market Fit
Market Sizing and Go To Market Strategy
Sales, Competition, and Business Models
Team, Next Steps, and Pitch Practice
1:1 Pitch Swarm with Mentors + COACHES & ANNUAL GRADUATION EVENT
THE PERKS
Six weeks of curriculum designed to accelerate your business launch and growth
Membership perks (discounts, free day passes, etc.) to MatchBOX Coworking Studio space, community, and resources
Free office hours access to business professionals, including lawyers, accountants, technologists, and HR experts
Access to microgrant applications for graduates only
Access to MBX team, partners, and mentors for ideation, strategy, and coaching
12-WEEk Growth-Stage Acceleration
The MBXax Venture Development is ideal for founders who are further in their founding journey.
Alongside limited facilitated curriculum, the 12-week course will feature dozens of mentors and will include 60 minute sessions twice weekly throughout the summer. Graduates can expect to have a deeply expanded network with access to business professionals, serial entrepreneurs, support organizations, and regional investors, along with a refined understanding of their business, market, competition, and operations.
THE SCHEDULE
The course will be broken down into six 2-week sprints with specific focus areas:
Product Development
Customer Development
Marketing + Sales
Product Development
Customer Development
Marketing + Sales
THE PERKS
Membership access to MatchBOX Coworking Studio space, community, and resources for the three-month course
Free office hours access to business professionals, including lawyers, accountants, technologists, and HR experts
Access to microgrant applications for graduates only
Access to MBX team, partners, and mentors for ideation, strategy, and coaching
NOT SURE WHERE TO START? LET’S TALK.
Are you interested in getting involved in the MatchBOX community, through coworking or startup and small business acceleration, but not sure which path forward is right for you? Get in touch and we’ll answer your questions and guide you in the right direction!