The Madam CJ Walker Institute PACE Bootcamp is a cornerstone program of the New Voices Foundation, designed to empower entrepreneurs by providing the essential tools to launch & execute and grow & scale their businesses.
About Madam CJ Walker Institute PACE Bootcamp
Opportunity Details
Built around the PACE model - Purpose, Access, Capital, and Expertise - this virtual learning program delivers comprehensive entrepreneurship education, mentorship, and peer collaboration. Whether you are just starting out or poised to expand, the Fall 2025 PACE Bootcamp offers a curated curriculum, actionable insights, and a powerful network to support your journey.
Bootcamp Details
The Fall 2025 PACE Bootcamp will run from September 2025 through December 2025 and will be divided into two dedicated cohorts that cater to your current business stage:
Launch and Execute Cohort (very early-stage founders who are launching and executing business ideas:
- Classroom Sessions - 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET on MONDAYS
- Coaching Sessions - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pmbET OR 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET on WEDNESDAYS
Grow and Scale Cohort (more established founders aiming to scale operations and impact):
- Classroom Sessions - 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET on TUESDAYS
- Coaching Sessions - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET OR 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET on THURSDAYS
Benefits of Madam CJ Walker Institute PACE Bootcamp
- Receive practical, actionable education designed for your business's growth phase.
- Gain ongoing support from coaches, expert facilitators, and diverse peer entrepreneurs.
- Become part of a mission-driven community dedicated to helping underrepresented founders succeed.
- Develop mastery in Purpose, Access, Capital, and Expertise to set up your business for lasting success.
- Access peer collaboration opportunities, mentorship, and a thriving network.
Madam CJ Walker Institute PACE Bootcamp Requirements
- Ambitious entrepreneurs at any stage - whether you are taking your very first steps in business or preparing to elevate your company to new heights.
- Women, Black entrepreneurs, and people of color seeking community, guidance, and access to resources.
- Founders with innovative ideas or established businesses looking to benefit from world-class mentorship, expert instruction, and a collaborative network.
Application Date and Process
Applications close on FRIDAY, AUGUST 8TH, 2025, at 11:59 PM PT. If you have any questions about the PACE Bootcamp, please email [email protected].
Application Deadline
08 August, 2025
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