Empowering Entrepreneurs to Scale and Succeed Through Actionable Strategic Growth Plans.
Are you ready to grow your business and thrive?
SCALEUP Maryland™ is a four-month, weekly, virtual program, developed by bwtech@UMBC in partnership with TCV Partners. The program, taught by seasoned entrepreneurs and business development professionals, covers topics based on the five key elements of scaling a company: sales and marketing, finance, operations, human capital, and leadership. It promotes in-depth, individualized, and targeted strategies for growth to help C-level leaders create executable Strategic Growth Plans.
Maryland companies poised for growth and expansion are encouraged to apply!
- Application Deadline: January 10, 2025
- Start Date: February 11, 2025
- Virtual Meetings: Tuesdays, 4 – 5:30 pm
How the Program Works
Cohorts are populated twice annually, one in the Spring and one in the Fall, with 8-12 Maryland business leaders. The program curriculum goes into depth on the key elements of scaling a company, aligning the coursework with the real-world experiences of the participating companies, and developing strategies for change and growth. Participants receive a Certificate of Completion upon submission of a confidential Strategic Plan.
• Leadership – Building Trust, Team Building, Communication, Mentoring
• Understanding and Managing Cash Flow – Cash, A/R, A/P, Inventory
• Sales & Marketing – Value Proposition, Positioning, Product/Market Fit
• Acquiring and Managing Resources – Purchasing and Supply Chain
Selection Criteria
- Must be a Maryland-based Entrepreneur and company
- Companies must have revenues from $500K and up
- Businesses led by minorities, women, and veterans are highly encouraged to apply.
Participant Obligations
- Attending and participating in the weekly sessions.
- Purchasing the SCALE book ($30.00)
- Completing assignments prior to each weekly session
- Actively engaging in the discussions
- Completing and presenting a Strategic and Quarterly Action Plan
2025 Cohort 9 Agenda
February 11 – May 6, 2025
- Office hours will be provided to each participant to meet one-on-one with the expert facilitator.
- Session 11 will be populated based on the participants’ requests.
2024, Fall Cohort 8 Agenda
September 10-December 10, 2024
Meet Cohort 8!
Please join us in congratulating these outstanding entrepreneurs as they dive into expert-led training and mentorship to scale their businesses to the next level.
Check out what past participants have to say about SCALEUP MD
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SCALEUP Maryland™ is made possible by the support of our sponsors and the strength of the bwtech@UMBC community.
