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What is ULS?
The Urban Launch School Accelerator is a full 12-week accelerator walking entrepreneurs through taking a business from idea to launch. The experience will include culturally competent workshops around being an entrepreneur and overcoming hurdles faced in the entrepreneurial journey.
Each week of the program focuses on a different aspect of business development, methodically building towards achieving launch readiness.
Participants have an opportunity to receive micro grants and business services totaling in over $35,000 along with post program partnerships and placement.
Make your business grow with innovation that flows.
Spring 2024 Agenda
Take a look at the agenda we have planned for the Spring 24' cohort.
Each workshop has been carefully crafted to provide the best business and cultural experience.
Week 1:
Launch up
Welcome session
March 4, 2024
In Week 1, you will engage in the ULS Welcome Session and the Dolphin Tank workshop, fostering a supportive community and receiving constructive feedback on their business ideas while capturing professional headshots.
Dolphin Tank
March 9, 2024
Week 2: Soulful Solutions
During Week 2, ULS you will build resilience through the Rooted Resilience workshop and enjoy a Surviving Business Brunch with experienced entrepreneurs.
Rooted Resilience
March 11, 2024
Surviving Business Brunch
March 16, 2024
Week 3: Identity Discovery
In Week 3, you explore different business types to align with their entrepreneurial goals and gather valuable feedback on their products and services during the "ULS Feedback Fair.
Business pathways
March 18, 2024
ULS Feedback Fair
March 23, 2024
Week 4: Crafting a Business model
Modelcraft session
March 30, 2024
In Week 4, you focus on crafting a strategic business model to guide their entrepreneurial endeavors effectively and build strategies around.
Model check - ins
All Week
Week 5: Strategy Unleashed
In Week 5, you get into developing business strategies for exit planning, sales, and pricing to navigate their entrepreneurial journey with finesse.
Endgame strategy
April 2, 2024
Sell smart, then add tax
April 8, 2024
Week 6: Build a brand bootcamp
In Week 6 , you work to develop their brand identity, ensuring their businesses resonate authentically with their target audience and stand out in the market.
Build Your Brand Story
April 8, 2024
Build Your Brand Identity part 1 & 2
April 9, 2024 & April 13, 2024
Week 7: Art of marketing
In Week 7, our focus shifts to the dynamic world of marketing, equipping you with the strategies and insights needed to craft effective marketing plans and connect with your audience.
the marketing playbook part 1 & 2
April 20, 2024 & April 21, 2024
Week 8: Customer Alchemy equation
In Week 8, we'll explore the power of social media in amplifying your business presence while also getting into vital strategies to safeguard your valuable assets and intellectual property.
Leveraging social media’s power
April 23, 2024
Protecting your assets
April 25, 2024
Week 9: That’s law
In Week 9, we're getting deep into understanding business insurance, mastering the art of navigating contracts, and leveraging technology to streamline your operations and elevate your business.
Insurepreneur
April 29, 2024
Navigating Business Contracts
May 1, 2024
Techxcelerate: integrating tech in business
May 4, 2024
Week 10: Business plans, partnerships & Funding
Building Bridges
May 6, 2024
Capital Quest
May 8, 2024
In Week 10, we'll explore the art of building meaningful business relationships, get into diverse funding options to fuel your entrepreneurial dreams, and harness the power of AI to craft smarter and more effective business plans.
The Write Approach: Crafting business plan with AI
May 11, 2024
Week 11: Friends & connections
In Week 11, get ready to fine-tune your pitching skills in the Pitch Lab, practice your presentations, and expand your network by connecting with the vibrant entrepreneurial community.
PITchLab
May 14, 2024
Pitch Prep & Overview
May 15, 2024
Launchpad Connections
May 17, 2024
Week 12: Graduation & Pitch Competition
In Week 6 , participants work to develop their brand identity, ensuring their businesses resonate authentically with their target audience and stand out in the market.
Pitch Development Office Hours
All Week
ULS Pitch Competition & Graduation
June 2, 2024
2023 Graduates
Latonya Smoot
Blu Space
Blu Space- a premier event venue located in the heart of Columbus, OH. Blu Space is a versatile venue specializing in intimate fundraising and bringing together community for a positive social impact.
Cortland Mullins
Cortland Makeup Artistry
Cortland Makeup Artistry was created to help women understand it is not in vain to appreciate the art of makeup and that makeup does not diminish or hide your beauty but only enhances it. Along with being a trusted makeup provider, we are a community that provides connection, education and networking around all things beauty.
Aliana Richards
MX’D Natural Skincare
MX’D Natural Skincare is a luxury brand that caters to the multi-racial and melanated consumer. We pride ourselves on creating a luxury spa feeling with our products that are inclusive for the communities skincare needs.
Cherri Kindred
Chozen Cleaners
Chozen Cleaners is a minority-owned women's cleaning company that was started in 2021 and is dedicated to providing an essential service while creating economic opportunities for underserved communities.
Daysha’na Mann Williams
Our Dreame Studios
Our Dreame Studios is a content Studio that was created to cater to clothing brand owners; who struggle with finding a safe comfortable space to create content.
Angela Mitchell & Ivory Levert
Black Women In Nature
Black Women In Nature is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in 2020 to cultivate space for Black women to engage in mindful movement, authentic sisterhood and environmental awareness while exploring the holistic, ancestral roots of the outdoors
Lakeisha Alexander
Key Notes Virtual Assistant Agency
We are providing a peace of mind while you mind your business is my passion! Through the completion of administrative tasks that goal is met! My vision is to have a team of assistants with the same view to be helping hands for busy execs, professionals and businesses.
Ashequka Lacey
Baby Bays Naturals
Ashequka Lacey is the owner of Baby Bays Naturals, an all-natural skincare line for babies and children. Baby Bays Naturals was started in 2020 as a solution to help her son with his eczema. Since then Baby Bays Naturals has been the go to brand for helping to heal the skin for children.
Ari Olivio
Burnt Sugar Media
Burnt Sugar Media is home to black women that have gone through the fire, and find themselves on the other side of the smoke. From live podcasts, to cocktails and conversations, let’s just say this media house is your all access pass in between brunch & boardrooms.
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Black Women In Nature
Black Women In Nature participated in the 12 week Urban Launch School and are soooo grateful for how much we learned, the resources we were given and the MANY connections we made. The U did a phenomenal job fostering community, making space for individualized support and they have even continued to support us after the program. It is clear that they genuinely care about each person/organization that participates in their programs and workshops! We look forward to staying connected to The U and highly recommend their programs to others.
Angela Mitchell & Ivory Levert, Black Women In Nature
