January 9, 2025
Creative Path Selected for Mizzou’s Entrepreneurship Alliance Accelerator Program!
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We are thrilled to announce that Creative Path has been selected to participate in the prestigious Entrepreneurship Alliance Accelerator Program at the University of Missouri’s Trulaske College of Business! This is an exciting milestone for our organization as we continue our mission to empower disadvantaged youth through hands-on creative education.
The Entrepreneurship Alliance (EA) Accelerator is a highly competitive program that received over 30 applications this year. Creative Path’s selection highlights the innovative potential of our mission and the impact we aim to create. The program, which runs from February to April 2025, provides participants with essential tools, resources, and mentorship to refine and grow their ideas into sustainable ventures.
"Being selected for the Entrepreneurship Alliance Accelerator is a testament to the potential of Creative Path's mission. This opportunity will help us refine our vision, amplify our impact, and create real pathways for disadvantaged youth to thrive through creativity." – Irakli Matcharashvili, CEO of Creative Path
What This Means for Creative Path:
Through this 8-week program, we will:
Gain mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts.
Learn to develop customer-focused strategies and conduct meaningful market research.
Build a proof of concept, prototype, and minimum viable product (MVP) for our initiatives.
Refine our financial models, pricing strategies, and operational plans.
Deliver a polished pitch to a panel of judges, with opportunities to win funding for our project.
Upcoming Highlights:
Kickoff Session: February 3, 2025, at Cornell Hall, University of Missouri.
Final Pitch Competition: April 4, 2025, where we will present our vision to a panel of entrepreneurs, faculty, and local leaders.
The program is an incredible opportunity to connect with like-minded innovators and further develop Creative Path’s initiatives to address systemic inequality through creative education. We are eager to bring back insights and strategies to strengthen our programs and broaden our reach.
We extend our gratitude to the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Mizzou for this opportunity, and we look forward to sharing updates from this journey. Stay tuned as we embark on this transformative experience to empower the next generation of creatives!
For more information about the EA Accelerator, visit Entrepreneurship Alliance.
Thank you for supporting Creative Path on this exciting journey! Together, we’re shaping a future where creativity knows no barriers.
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