Start.Pivot.Grow. Accelerator Launches Cohort 11: Empowering Entrepreneurs to Scale from Six to Seven Figures

Applications Now Open – Join a Legacy of Pitch Winners and Transformative Business Growth

Are you ready to take your business to the next level? The Start.Pivot.Grow. Accelerator, powered by Dallas College and Integrality, is back with an upgraded, high-impact experience for ambitious entrepreneurs nationwide.

Fresh off the heels of transformative wins from previous cohorts—including three entrepreneurs who secured $20,000 pitch awards—we’re proud to announce the launch of Cohort 11, running August 25 – October 20, 2025, culminating in the Pitch It! Competition on November 6, 2025.

Recent Successes

Our alumni are breaking barriers and making waves:

• Revive to Thrive Wellness Center (Cohort 10) received the $20,000 Pitch It! Grant sponsored by Wells Fargo

• Shampoo Time (Cohort 9) received $20,000 and recently won an additional $150,000 from the Good Soil Pitch Competition

• Digital Marketing Maven (Cohort 8) earned $20,000 and was recently inducted as President of NAWBO DFW

These are just a few examples of what’s possible when vision meets opportunity.

What You’ll Get in Cohort 11

From a pool of over 20,000 applicants, only 40 entrepreneurs will be selected to receive a $2,500 scholarship, covering full participation at no cost, thanks to the generosity of the Wells Fargo Foundation, The Cynthia E. and Clarence E. Nevels Foundation, Spectrum Reach, and JPMorgan Chase.

Accepted entrepreneurs will receive:

• 8-Week Virtual Accelerator with weekly training

• 4 Private Business Advising Sessions

• Access to our proprietary growth simulation platform, KPIXAI

• Free Business Growth Planner and Loan Package Toolkit

• Mentorship and Capital Access Resources

• Opportunity to pitch for $20,000 in grant funding

• Opportunity to earn a $15,000 in-kind donation for a television commercial with Spectrum Reach

• Marketing package from Digital Marketing Maven & Associates & Mad Mind Studios

Who Should Apply

This program is designed for business owners who are ready to scale from six to seven figures and are seeking the tools, strategy, and support to get there.

Eligibility Requirements:

• The business must be in operation for at least 2 years

• Must have verifiable annual revenue of $100,000 or more

• At least 2 employees or contractors (including the owner)

• Commitment to attending online workshops, completing deliverables, and participating in advising sessions

Important Dates

• Application Deadline: August 4, 2025

• Program Launch: August 25, 2025

• Pitch Competition: November 6, 2025

If you’re serious about growth, access to capital, and strategy execution, now is your time. The Start.Pivot.Grow. Accelerator is more than a program—it’s your pathway to transformation.

Apply now at: www.startpivotgrow.com