Bolster for Startups is flipping the script on startup success.
Our mentor-driven programs are designed with scaling founders and CEOs in mind.
Bolster for Startups Programs
We know one size doesn’t fit all. That’s why we offer a variety of programs to meet CEOs where you are today.
Engage
Get access to thought leaders, experts, and seasoned professionals who have unique experiences and valuable insights to share.
MasterclassesQuarterly
Dive deep on business-critical topics, like Storytelling, GTM Strategies, and M&A
Founder StoriesMonthly
Hear directly from multi-time founders in virtual fireside chats
Book ClubMonthly
Unpack ideas with authors, experts, and fellow executives
CEO & CXO ForumsMonthly
Join a cohort led by experienced CEOs or CXOs
Focus
Our cohort-based workshops focus on areas that are critical for success, but challenging to tackle without guidance.
Bolster Prime OnRamp12 Weeks
Create a blueprint for your future path to scale.
Ready to Raise12 Weeks
Navigate a tight fundraising process to close your next round.
Strategic Hiring4 Weeks
Build a solid hiring strategy and grow with confidence.
Scale
Combine experienced mentors, foundational content, and access to the Bolster Marketplace to drive value further, faster.
Bolster Prime12 Months
Match with a “been there, done that” mentor to help you grow as a CEO through strategic programming.
Bolster VenturesLong Term
Co-investment opportunity for select Bolster Prime Clients
Meet our Bolster Prime Mentors
Our Bolster Prime Mentors are current or former CEOs and operators who have the breadth and depth of experiences to help you move from build to scale without losing momentum. Our Bolster Prime Mentors have seen success and failure and have deep industry expertise and the desire to share the craft of being a CEO.
Cindy Guerra Robbins
Salesforce.com
Chad Dickerson
Salon.com, Yahoo, Etsy
Andrea Rice
Management Leadership for Tomorrow, CareerCore, Deutsche Bank
David Blakelock
Streamline, Asia Foods, Boston Apparel Group, Altura Group
Become a Mentor
Ready to share your knowledge with new CEOs? If you’re an experienced startup CEO or operator, open to sharing your success as well as your failures, have experience coaching or mentoring, and are looking for a way to grow your mentor and investment opportunities, apply to become a Bolster for Startups Mentor.
ApplyBuild to Scale with Bolster Prime
12-month programmatic mentorship
Match with a “been there, done that” mentor through a mutual selection process
Gain support from an enviable roster of CEOs and operators
Access foundational content that will help you grow your business
Create a blueprint that will lead you on your path to scale
Does this sound like you?
- Pre-Seed to Series A
- Secured funding with the runway to scale
- Progressing from Build and MVP to Scale
- Interested in leveraging traction
- Coachable and ready to learn
- First time CEO, first time scaling CEO, or a CEO who wants the advantage of speed
Ready to take the next steps?
No matter where you are in your scaling journey, Bolster for Startups is here to help.
Strategic Planning
Cadence of strategic offsite meetings to create a big picture strategy backed with KPIs, OKRs and financial reporting and budgeting
Build and Lead Your Senior Team
Planning to move from me to we by creating strong executive team habits and a strategic organization plan
Design Your Operating System
Creating the processes that allow for the company to scale based on a plan with communications and tools to deliver
Build and Manage Your Board
Every startup needs a board - this is hands on coaching on how best to structure, communicate and lead your board
GTM Strategy
Work with a CRO to develop strategies, channel strategy, incentive plans, sales forecasting, and pricing for your specific GTM needs
Fundraising
Work with an experienced CXO to help create the right fundraising strategy and process to take you from fundraising to term sheet in a 3-month time period
