Warrior Rising Warrior University
Warrior Rising (501c3) + flagship educational institution partners
Eligibility
Veterans, military spouses, and immediate family members with an early-stage startup who have completed Warrior Academy (or equivalent) and are ready for advanced training.
Award
Live expert-led instruction, certificate of completion, and eligibility for Business Showers pitch competition
Deadlines
Quarterly cohorts · Quarterly, check site for next cohort
Editor's take
Two evenings, fully virtual. Curriculum covers business model design, customer discovery, competitive analysis, and go-to-market. Unlocks Business Showers eligibility.
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