Accelerator Program

PURPOSE OF ACCELERATOR

The Accelerator Program is an inclusive entrepreneurship initiative that seeks to increase the number of minority-founded, venture-backed, high-growth businesses in the U.S. by identifying, cultivating and showcasing minority entrepreneurial talent and connecting this talent to investment opportunities.

CFBI’s Accelerator is a plan to equip black entrepreneurs with the capital, support and a system that will position their companies to scale without fear or threat of interruption. This initiative, by use of technology, entrepreneurship and innovation, will build flourishing, investment ready ecosystems in black and brown communities nationwide.

Our program transforms Black Founders who are early stage ventures into “investor ready” ventures. This is accomplished by taking those entrepreneurs through an online, 8 week interactive curriculum covering the foundational aspects of a solid startup worthy of outside investment. The Founders are connected to cutting-edge insights, practical tips and lesson plans that increase their opportunities to scale and attractiveness to investors, corporate partners and advisors.

Exposure

Founders learn practical techniques from industry experts that refine every aspect of their business models.

Practical

Founders prepare pitch deck presentations where they identify gaps and refine their business models.

Resources

Founders receive ongoing access to mentors and advisors to refine their knowledge and capital readiness.

Community

Founders cultivate a community that inspires long term collaborations, partnerships and shared resources.

MEET THE SPEAKERS

Dr. Karine Melissa

Founder of LOUD Love of Urban Design®, We Think Loud®, YNG LGCY®, and Boss Babes of South Florida.

Dr. Karine Melissa

Founder of LOUD Love of Urban Design®, We Think Loud®, YNG LGCY®, and Boss Babes of South Florida.

Edwin Muhammad

Founder of BRAINWASH MEDIA

Edwin Muhammad

Founder of BRAINWASH MEDIA

Elle Clarke

C.E.O. of Elle Clarke Media Group

Elle Clarke

C.E.O. of Elle Clarke Media Group

Silina Lee

Founder & Director of Marketing of Black Owned Business Connect

Silina Lee

Founder & Director of Marketing of Black Owned Business Connect

Keymia Sharpe

Creator & Operator of Key2Mia

Keymia Sharpe

Creator & Operator of Key2Mia

Shatora LaDorne

CEO of Business Operations Rewired

Shatora LaDorne

CEO of Business Operations Rewired

Joi Elmore

Founder & Developer of The Miami 360 App

Joi Elmore

Founder & Developer of The Miami 360 App

Tiffany Rucker

CEO of All Aboard Financial Services Firm

Tiffany Rucker

CEO of All Aboard Financial Services Firm

Ray Wilkerson

CEO of Silk Financial Network

Ray Wilkerson

CEO of Silk Financial Network

Danielle Luce

Director for Miami-Dade Beacon Council's Small Business XCELerator Program

Danielle Luce

Director for Miami-Dade Beacon Council's Small Business XCELerator Program

MEET THE FOUNDERS