PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

All participants in the LEAP program must be LGBTQ+, have founders of their team that identify as LGBTQ+, and/or offer products or services that serve the LGBTQ+ community in order to be considered. LEAP then offers several programs to our participants:

 
 

LEAP EVENTS

LEAP holds various networking events throughout the year with community partners and organizations to help our participants and other LGBTQ+ business owners and leaders in the community to connect. Follow us on social media and be on the lookout for any upcoming events!

 
 

LEAP

Already have a pretty good business idea that you know you want to pursue or already have a business that you have started? Then the full LEAP program is for you. Selected participants will complete a comprehensive 12 module program that will be conducted both virtually and in person on a weekly basis over a 3-4 month period.


MODULE 1:
LGBTQ+ Entrepreneurship = Empowering You

MODULE 2:
Ideation - What’s Your Idea

MODULE 3:
Structuring Your Business

MODULE 4:
Market Research

MODULE 5:
Business Planning

MODULE 6:
Financial Planning 101

MODULE 7:
Your Business Financial Plan

MODULE 8:
Branding and Marketing

MODULE 9:
Telling Your Story

MODULE 10:
Creating, Measuring, and Communicating Impact

MODULE 11:
Funding Options and Raising Capital

MODULE 12:
Pitch Perfect