Each cohort lasts 16 weeks. The entrepreneur accelerator program consists of a curriculum designed to deepen and challenge your thinking around your product and business. You will interact with other entrepreneurs in your cohort and have a weekly one-on-one call with your mentor.

There is no guarantee that entrepreneurs will receive funding as a participant in the Because Accelerator. However, we hold a pitch competition with a cash prize at the end of each cohort for select entrepreneurs who have completed the accelerator. We have also had many entrepreneurs receive grants or connect with an angel investor as a result of their participation in our program.

Between weekly calls with your coach, live training sessions, and additional networking opportunities with alumni and the Advisor Network, you can expect to commit 4–6 hours per week to this startup accelerator program.

It's taken us years to move from the inspiration and idea for growing footwear to making The Shoe That Grows a reality. Along the way, we've received plenty of support and also learned some lessons the hard way. And over the years we've happened to connect with many others who have their own product ideas that can improve the lives of those around them. The Because Accelerator was created to share the lessons we've learned. We want every idea to have the best chance at becoming a reality.