Break through systemic barriers to business success together
Breaking Barriers in Entrepreneurship is a virtual program that facilitates business growth and support within Asian American & Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, and female veteran and military spouse communities.
The eight-week program is designed to create an immediate impact for early to growth-stage businesses by providing access to business tools, resources, capital opportunities, mentorship, and a stronger peer network.
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We at Bunker Labs are so proud to present Breaking Barriers in Entrepreneurship cohort, 24C! This cohort features 99 Black, Asian, Latinx, and female entrepreneurs. We are so excited to go on this journey with our new entrepreneurs, so without further ado, Bunker Labs presents the Breaking Barriers in Entrepreneurship 24C cohort!
Breaking Barriers Black Entrepreneur Workshop Series at Bunker Labs exceeded my expectations. I was introduced to key professionals who wanted to see me “win”. I have no doubt that my business will thrive over the upcoming months as a direct result to be part of Bunker Labs. I am grateful for the opportunity.
Breaking Barriers is a game changer for ANYONE who has the opportunity to participate. I love the opportunity provided to learn and grow with like minded entrepreneurs. I will continue to attend every opportunity provided AND share with others.
Bunker Labs Breaking Barriers sessions were so powerful. You can take the lessons you learned and immediately put them into action to scale your business, not just theory. I can not say enough great things about this program!!
Topics are curated for each cohort based on the most requested topics from applications to ensure the most relevant information is being covered. Topics are subject to change from cohort to cohort but often include the following:
01. How to Obtain & Retain Your First Customers
02. How to Build a Strong Network
03. Sales Best Practices
04. Accounting and Finance
05. Branding and Marketing
06. Funding Opportunities & Best Practices
07. IT and Operations
08. Human Capital Management and Human Resources
Representation matters, especially in the entrepreneurship world. Through the power of community and connection, we aim to break the barriers that our society has created for entrepreneurs of historically underserved communities.
23D Cohort | December 2023
23C Cohort | October 2023
23B Cohort | May 2023
23A Cohort | January 2023
23B Cohort | May 2024
Program cohorts are formed by community group and meet the following days/times below:
The Breaking Barriers in Entrepreneurship program offers three cohorts a year, so you can find a time that best fits your schedule.
If selected to participate, you must attend at least 50% of the program meetings to be considered an “alumni” of the program. If you miss more than 50% of the meeting times, you’ll be dropped from the program and removed from the online platforms.
Veterans, military spouses, military dependents and caregivers from AAPI, Black, Latinx, Hispanic, and female communities.
You are welcome to apply based on the community you most strongly identify with, or to indicate if you are open to joining more than one workshop. (I.e., If you are interested in joining either the Black Entrepreneur Workshop Series or the Female Entrepreneur Workshop Series, select both when applying.)
Meet weekly virtually for one hour and connect with cohort members weekly offline for one hour.
Workshops are offered virtually and can be accessed from anywhere.
Generally, participation ranges from 10 to 20 people per workshop.
No
No, but we encourage businesses to seek the right resources for investments, and we share a monthly grant and opportunity resource list with workshop participants.
Based on having a clear vision and foundation for their business and a desire to be more strongly connected to their respective community.
No, participants can be either Veterans, military spouses, caretakers, or direct family members.
Absolutely!
We look for participants with:
We also seek entrepreneurs who believe in the power of connection, collaboration, and working as a team.
This program is made possible in part by PwC Charitable Foundation, GM, Macy’s, and Molson Coors.
