Who are Command Post Entrepreneurs?

Applicants must be military veterans or currently serving members of the military.
Participants should be committed to fully engaging in the program, with the goal of growing their business and developing their skills.

What is the Command Post application and selection process?

The Command Post is open to up to ten veteran entrepreneurs at one time.
Applicants must submit a business plan and are expected to attend and complete all coaching and workshop sessions.
Applications do not close, but there may be a wait list if all program openings are filled.

What are the expectations of Command Post entrepreneurs?

Command Post entrepreneurs are expected to utilize the co-working space, as well as attend and participate in
all coaching and educational workshops.

What do Command Post entrepreneurs receive?

Command Post selectees will receive free access to Daymond on Demand, a month-long interactive course facilitated by Shark Tank's Daymond John. This course alone is valued at $3000, but is absolutely free for participants.

Additional perks:
- 24 hour access to Ward 4 in the historic Pritzlaff Building, which boasts free Stone Creek coffee, WiFi, and a state-of-the-art collaborative working space.
- Ongoing support from business leaders and mentors.
- Monthly business development luncheons, hosted and taught by prominent business leaders (2nd Tuesdays, 1130am @ Ward 4).

Is there a cost for this program?
No.
Once accepted into the program, there is no cost to the veteran entrepreneur for their Ward 4 membership
or coaching services for up to one year.

Lunch and learn educational curriculum:

- Exit strategies
- Lean modeling and strategic planning
- Network Development / personal branding
- Product/service development (minimally viable products)
- Market Analysis/Sales/Revenue
- Brand development / marketing
- Finance / Capital - Panel
- Legal
- Pitching
- Supply chain
- Culture / Human Capital