Definition Innovator
This 3 month program helps Chicago-based Makers strategically grow and scale their businesses.
Preparing Chicago Makers for
Business Growth & Sustainability
Definition Innovator is a 3-month program that prepares Chicago-based, product businesses for growth & helps them build profitable, sustainable, and scalable businesses.
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We will lead a group of Chicago's South & Westside Makers through a series of 37 Oaks University Courses; 1:1 Coaching/ Mentorship; Study Halls; Creative Workshops & Capital Education to prepare them for growth.
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Upon successful completion of the program, entrepreneurs will receive a small business stipend to support business operations. Details are to be discussed at orientation.
Who Should
Apply?
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Only Chicagoland businesses
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Growing, product-based businesses that
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Need support growing operations.
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At least two solid years of business sales.
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Program
Curriculum​
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12 live webinar + on-demand courses
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Topics: Financials, Strategy, Marketing, Branding, Capital, more!
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Monthly 1:1 coaching
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Pop-up markets
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Group exercises + guest speakers
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Small business stipend
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Pitch competition