Principled Business

Accelerator 2024

Principled Business is excited to launch a new accelerator helping values-aligned entrepreneurs develop their leadership skills, their networks, and their businesses.

There is no financial cost to founders participating. The cost is your time and high expectations for participation and engagement to get the most out of the accelerator and contribute to the movement.

Who This Is For?

Any entrepreneur who values a free and prosperous future and has started a business that has under $500,000 in ARR.

Benefits of the Principled Business Accelerator for Entrepreneurs

What makes Principled Business different is our emphasis on growing the network of values-aligned business leaders. Through the Principled Business Accelerator, you'll get opportunities to meet and develop collaborative relationships with mentors, fellow entrepreneurs, and potential partners, who are all committed to your success as someone who shares the same values. This includes:

| Top Accelerator Companies will receive scholarships to the Principled Business Summit to pitch investors

A standout opportunity for the top companies participating in the accelerator, this benefit allows them to present their business models directly to a select group of investors at the Principled Business Summit in New York.

| Mentorship from Values-Aligned, Successful Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders

Participants receive guidance and insights from seasoned entrepreneurs and business leaders who have successfully navigated the complexities of the business world. These mentors provide personalized advice, share their wealth of knowledge and experiences, and help entrepreneurs avoid common pitfalls, thereby accelerating their path to success.

| Peer Group of Values-Aligned Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs gain the invaluable opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals who share a common set of values and business ethics. This peer group serves as a support system, offering a platform for sharing experiences, challenges, and best practices, thereby fostering a collaborative environment conducive to growth and innovation.

| Direct support with go to market strategy, lead generation, scalability, and more

This additional layer of support encompasses expert guidance in developing effective go-to-market strategies, innovative lead generation techniques, and scalable business models, ensuring that participants not only launch their ventures successfully but also sustain and grow them efficiently.

Speakers & Mentors (with more to come)

  • Victor Cho

    Former CEO, Evite

    Current Founder of Emovid

  • Colin Greenspon

    Narya VC

  • Michael Gibson

    1517 Fund

  • Charlotte Gustavsson

    Global Heart Leaders

  • Anar Alizamanli

    Lofti Zadeh Technology Accelerator

  • Carl Barney

    Center for Excellence in Higher Education

I want to be a mentor

Accelerator Schedule

Applications close on April 30, 2024

FEB

February - May

Pre-Accelerator:

All accelerator participants are expected to complete preliminary readings/trainings before beginning the Principled Business Accelerator. Sampling of materials below.

JUN

June

Month 1

Entrepreneurs will have a weekly Zoom call (the entire program is virtual) and homework assignment to develop their business. Completion of all assignments on time is required to be invited to the following week's call.

JUL

July

Month 2

The top companies from June will be paired with a Mentor from the Liberty Ventures Advisors Network. In July, the entrepreneurs will meet exclusively with the Advisor on a weekly basis to get tailored mentorship that could range from go to market strategy to MVP testing and more.

AUG

August and September

Months 3-4

Throughout August and September, accelerator participants will meet with either their Advisor or with the rest of their Cohort to share their progress and challenges and prepare to pitch at the Principled Business New York Summit.

SEP

September 19th

Principled Business Conference

At the end of the Accelerator, the top companies that have completed the  program successfully will receive scholarships to pitch investors at the Principled Business Summit in New York City on September 19th.

 Principled Business Accelerator
Pre-Curriculum

Y Combinator's Startup School

Good to Great by James Collins

Conscious Capitalism by John Mackey and Raj Sisodia

Nail It, Then Scale It by Nathan Furr, Paul Ahlstrom

Good Profit by Charles Koch

Fanatical Prospecting by Jeb Blount

 FAQs

  • Principled Business Accelerator is entirely free.

  • Any entrepreneur who values a free and prosperous future and has started a business that has under $500,000 in ARR.

  • We recommend inviting your co-founders to participate with you.

  • The program includes pre-accelerator readings and trainings, followed by a 3-month accelerator. In the first month, entrepreneurs have weekly calls and assignments. In the second month, the top 5 companies get tailored mentorship. In the last two months, companies share progress with their cohort and advisors. The program culminates in a pitch competition at the Principled Business Conference in NYC.

  • Registrations open on February 1st and close on May 1st. The accelerator begins on June 1st, with the top participants being chosen to continue on in the program after the first mont and then the top participants from that group being invited to the pitch competition, which takes place on September 25th at the Principled Business Conference.

  • Entrepreneurs interested in applying can register starting February 1st until May 1st. You can apply by clicking on the “Participate” button on our website.

  • The Principled Business Mentors and Accelerator organizers will choose the finalists who will be invited to pitch at the Principled Business Conference in September.

  • There are lots of resources out there for startups. We encourage founders to look at Principled Business’ main sponsor, Liberty Ventures, to look into investment opportunities. As well, a great list of resources has been compiled by David Teten here.