Deadline: August 8, 2025
Applications are open for the Madam CJ Walker Institute PACE Bootcamp 2025. The Bootcamp is a cornerstone program of the New Voices Foundation, designed to empower entrepreneurs by providing the essential tools to launch & execute and grow & scale their businesses.
Built around the PACE model — Purpose, Access, Capital, and Expertise — this virtual learning program delivers comprehensive entrepreneurship education, mentorship, and peer collaboration. Whether you are just starting out or poised to expand, the Fall 2025 PACE Bootcamp offers a curated curriculum, actionable insights, and a powerful network to support your journey.
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Bootcamp Details
The Fall 2025 PACE Bootcamp will run from September 2025 through December 2025 and will be divided into two dedicated cohorts that cater to your current business stage:
Launch and Execute Cohort (very early-stage founders who are launching and executing business ideas):
- Classroom Sessions – 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm ET on MONDAYS
- Coaching Sessions – 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET OR 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET on WEDNESDAYS
Grow and Scale Cohort (more established founders aiming to scale operations and impact):
- Classroom Sessions – 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm ET on TUESDAYS
- Coaching Sessions – 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET OR 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET on THURSDAYS
Benefits
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- Receive practical, actionable education designed for your business’s growth phase.
- Gain ongoing support from coaches, expert facilitators, and diverse peer entrepreneurs.
- Become part of a mission-driven community dedicated to helping underrepresented founders succeed.
- Develop mastery in Purpose, Access, Capital, and Expertise to set up your business for lasting success.
- Access peer collaboration opportunities, mentorship, and a thriving network.
Eligibility
- Ambitious entrepreneurs at any stage — whether you are taking your very first steps in business or preparing to elevate your company to new heights.
- Women, Black entrepreneurs, and people of color seeking community, guidance, and access to resources.
- Founders with innovative ideas or established businesses looking to benefit from world-class mentorship, expert instruction, and a collaborative network.
Application
- STEP 1: Complete the 2025 McKinsey x New Voices Entrepreneur Sentiment Survey
- STEP 2: Complete the Fall 2025 PACE Bootcamp Application
- STEP 3: Stay tuned for a decision and/or potential request for a PACE Bootcamp interview with the New Voices Team in the next few weeks!
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For more information, visit Madam CJ Walker Institute PACE Bootcamp.
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