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KNOWN's mission is to help close the ethnic wealth gap by providing resources & opportunities to rising minority entrepreneurs, resulting in a more equitable and prosperous society.

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The KNOWNpreneurs Growth Lab

Where Rising Entreprenurs Grow

We support rising minority businesses in connecticut by providing access to business training, customers, capital, coaching, and community services.

Learn More About The KNOWNpreneurs Growth Lab

learn essential business foundations, gain practical knowledge, skills, & resources to scale your business

Business Planning

Budgeting & Accounting

Human Resources

Corporate Well Being

Goal Setting

Marketing

Accountability

Community

Elevator Pitch

Automation

Provide Capital

Coaching

we help you acheive success through the
5 Cs of the KNOWN method

Customers

HELPING YOU EXPAND YOUR MARKET

You will be connected in many ways to potential customers. KNOWN will support you in expanding your market and growing your bottom line.

Coaching

ACCOUNTABILITY, LASER-FOCUS EXECUTION AND METRICS

You will have 10 hours of one-on-one mentorships during your program, followed by 14 hours of coaching once you sign up for the two-year capital access roadmap.

Capacity

INCREASING YOUR EFFECTIVENESS BY SHAPING YOUR KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

A dream team of around 16 organizations help us deliver the best comprehensive curriculum and mentorship to boost your business.

Capital

PROVIDING YOU WITH THE EQUITY YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

This capital is accompanied by technical assistance throughout two years upon gradution.

Community

THE WHOLE IS GREATER THAN THE SUM OF ITS PARTS

The KNOWN community runs deep in skill and scope. The culture of cooperation has been an important part of KNOWNpreneurs. We celebrate more than 40 networking events each year including Wine Downs, Fire-Side Chats, Industry Gatherings, and KNOWNpreneur Socials.

Ready to become a KNOWNpreneur?

Apply today or learn more about the free 16-week mentorship & training cohort for BIPOC-owned businesses

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