What To Expect

Seed Funding

Receive up to 25K for your nonprofit venture

Office Space & Support

Work from the OU, with access to meeting rooms, printers, and computers as needed. Access OU program departments and resources for your venture

Curriculum

Learn the essentials of building a business with on-site seminars and virtual learning

Mentorship

Receive guidance from successful entrepreneurs and professionals

Collaboration

Work with cohort peers and other community social entrepreneurs

Sample On-Site Seminar Schedule

Welcome from Moishe Bane, President of the Orthodox Union

Mission, Vision, and Values with Upstart Lab's Emily Winograd and Alli Lesovoy

Program Design, Program Evaluation, and Fundraising – A Logic Model Workshop and Lunch discussion with Becca Zebovitz, Director of Operations at Yachad

Brief Introduction to Marketing, Thinking Through the 4 Ps with Rabbi Eli Eleff

An Introduction and Needs Assessment with Arnold Gerson, OU Chief Development Officer

The Art and Science of Communication and the Pitch with Elliot Tanzman

Portfolio Roundup, Reflection, Feedback, and Next Steps with Jenna Beltser

What To Expect

Sample On-Site Seminar Schedule

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