Scaling Black Businesses

— from ambition to $1M and beyond

The Road to Millions Program is specifically built for visionary Black entrepreneurs with revenues under $500K who are ready to grow, scale, and lead. Gain the strategies, roadmap, support, and tools and technological infrastructure you need to cross the million-dollar mark — and build a thriving, sustainable business.

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Eligibility Criteria

For admission to funding readiness, the Road to Millions is designed to take your business to the next level through six steps.

To join this transformative experience, businesses must meet the following requirements:

In Business for 2+ Years

You've put in the work and are ready to refine your systems, not start from scratch.

Have 2 or More Employees

You're building a team - now it's time to scale your leadership and infrastructure.

Generating Consistent Revenue (Under $500K Annually)

You've gained traction and are looking for the roadmap to cross the million-dollar mark.

Don't meet all the criteria yet? Reach out — we may still have resources to support your growth.

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BLACK FOUNDERS RECEIVE LESS THAN 2% OF ALL VENTURE CAPITAL — DESPITE OUTPERFORMING BENCHMARKS IN EARLY-STAGE ROI.

— Crunchbase & Kauffman Fellows

88% OF BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES ARE SOLE PROPRIETORSHIPS — AND MOST NEVER RECEIVE THE SUPPORT THEY NEED TO SCALE.

— Brookings Institute

AI ADOPTION CAN IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY BY UP TO 40%, YET ONLY A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES ARE CURRENTLY LEVERAGING AI TOOLS.

— MIT Sloan & National Urban League Tech Report

BUSINESSES BUILT WITH STRONG OPERATIONS, TECH ADOPTION, AND FINANCIAL SYSTEMS CAN BE 5X MORE VALUABLE AT EXIT.

— Harvard Business School & Stanford Business Report

BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES THAT LEVERAGE DIGITAL TOOLS ARE 3X MORE LIKELY TO SEE REVENUE GROWTH THAN THOSE THAT DO NOT.

— McKinsey & Company, "Digital Divide in Black America"

MOST SMALL BUSINESSES ARE NOT BUILT TO BE SOLD — YET 80% OF AN ENTREPRENEUR'S NET WORTH IS OFTEN TIED TO THEIR BUSINESS.

— Exit Planning Institute

IF BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES REACHED PARITY WITH NON-BLACK BUSINESSES, IT WOULD ADD $1.6 TRILLION TO THE U.S. ECONOMY.

— McKinsey & Company

BLACK ENTREPRENEURS WHO RECEIVE COACHING AND MENTORSHIP ARE 2X MORE LIKELY TO SURVIVE BEYOND FIVE YEARS.

— SCORE & SBA Data

BUSINESSES IN PEER MASTERMIND GROUPS GROW 2.4X FASTER THAN THOSE WHO OPERATE IN ISOLATION.

— National Business Incubation Association

BLACK-LED BUSINESSES ARE MORE LIKELY TO INNOVATE UNDER RESOURCES CONTRAINTS — MAKING THEM IDEAL CANDIDATES FOR EXPONENTIAL GROWTH WITH THE RIGHT SUPPORT.

— Harvard Business Review

LESS THAN 30% OF SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS HAVE AN EXIT STRATEGY — MEANING MOST LEAVE MONEY ON THE TABLE WHEN IT'S TIME TO TRANSITION.

— BizBuySell & Guidant Financial

BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES ARE LESS LIKELY TO BE VALUED AS "HIGH-QUALITY ASSETS" — NOT BECAUSE OF POTENTIAL, BUT DUE TO LACK OF SYSTEMS, DOCUMENTATION, AND FINANCIAL READINESS.

— Brookings Institute

Unlock The Path To $1M+

Your roadmap to scale with clarity, confidence, and community.

The Road to Millions is a 6-month accelerator designed for Black entrepreneurs earning under $500K who are ready to build scalable, fundable, and sustainable businesses. Through guided strategy, operational upgrades, and targeted coaching, we help you install the infrastructure needed to grow with intention and secure capital or contracts along the way.

Whether you’re organizing your operations, strengthening your financials, or preparing to raise capital — we walk with you every step of the way.

Key Benefits

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Step-by-Step Guide to the Road to Millions Journey

For admission to funding readiness, the Road to Millions is designed to take your business to the next level through six steps.

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Apply to Join the Cohort

Connect with a powerful network of founders, coaches, and business growth experts. Complete the intake form and schedule your readiness interview to get started.

Business Readiness Assessment

We start with a deep dive into your business systems, financials, and operations. You’ll receive a personalized Growth Readiness Score™ to identify your gaps and opportunities.

6-Month Growth Lab Experience

Engage in immersive workshops, bi-weekly coaching, and curated peer masterminds — all designed to strengthen your business infrastructure. You’ll implement the systems, processes, and technologies that support sustainable scale. From automating operations to leveraging AI, CRM tools, and digital workflows, we ensure your back office is built to grow.

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CEO Dashboard & KPI Tracking

Gain access to your own CEO Dashboard — a real-time digital command center to monitor key performance indicators, track strategic milestones, and stay focused on your path to $1M+ growth. This dashboard becomes your single source of truth for informed decision-making and business accountability.

One-on-One Strategy & Support

Work with dedicated coaches and subject-matter experts in finance, marketing, legal, tech, and HR to implement changes in real time.

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Roadmap to Millions + Funding Readiness

Finalize a customized, funder-friendly business growth plan backed by strong metrics, sound financials, and a clear operational structure — giving you access to capital, contracts, and partners that fuel scale.