Thank You For Supporting Our B-Smart Entrepreneur Program
B-Smart Entrepreneur Program
Without supporters like you, our B-Smart Program wouldn’t be what it is today! Thank you for contributing to our efforts to elevate businesses in our communities and provide entrepreneurs with valuable opportunities!
B-Smart Entrepreneur Program
Cohort 10
Presented by:
Interested in sponsoring the 2024 program, please contact info@vestedin.org
Program Sponsors
WSFS Bank | Citizens | Wells Fargo | Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development
Introducing B-Smart Cohort 10
Djuan Short, LCSW, CTCP, C-IYAT
Tawanda Douse
Mackenzie Rose Brown
Michael Merlino
Matthew and Bria George
Madeleine Conover
Kaitlin Dugan-Murell
Amma Thomas
Venessa Letts
Program FAQs
What opportunities does the cohort get towards the end of the program?
After ten (10) weeks of workshops, our B-Smart Cohort competes in the Pitch and Present Competition.
Each year the B-Smart Entrepreneurship Program ends with our program-end Pitch and Present. The Pitch and Present is a competition where participating businesses can pitch their business for financing, grants, or feedback from a panel of Funders, Advisors, Community Partners, and Investors.
Participating entrepreneurs pitching for financial resources this year can obtain an on-the-spot approval finance check up to $20,000 approved by VestedIn. In addition to financing, three grants will be awarded between $1000-$2000 by WSFS, Wells Fargo, and Citizens.
*All pitch participants will receive ongoing technical assistance and support for their businesses post-program.
What is the curriculum overview?
- Business Planning
- Technology Tools for Business
- Legal Incorporation
- Accounting Foundations
- Business Banking
- Financing and Capital for Businesses
- Marketing
- Designing A Capability Statement
- Doing Business with Large Institutions
Who should I connect with if I have questions on applying or program details?
If you have any questions or need additional information, please don’t hesitate to contact me at precious@vestedin.org. Thank you for being a part of our mission to nurture and grow successful businesses within the Philadelphia community.
What are the requirements for entry?
What are success stories from this program?
Check out our B-Smart’s Information Deck
B-Smart Entrepreneur Program Interest Form
Applications are now closed, join the waitlist for Cohort 11
The application process for 2023 has concluded, and we are no longer accepting submissions. However, if you would like to remain informed and receive updates regarding the next cohort for B-Smart, we kindly request that you provide your information by filling out our interest form. This will ensure that you are kept up to date and have the opportunity to apply when the next application period opens.
