Deadline: August 8, 2025
Applications are open for the Madam CJ Walker Institute PACE Bootcamp 2025. The Bootcamp is a cornerstone program of the New Voices Foundation, designed to empower entrepreneurs by providing the essential tools to launch & execute and grow & scale their businesses.
Built around the PACE model — Purpose, Access, Capital, and Expertise — this virtual learning program delivers comprehensive entrepreneurship education, mentorship, and peer collaboration. Whether you are just starting out or poised to expand, the Fall 2025 PACE Bootcamp offers a curated curriculum, actionable insights, and a powerful network to support your journey.
Bootcamp Details
The Fall 2025 PACE Bootcamp will run from September 2025 through December 2025 and will be divided into two dedicated cohorts that cater to your current business stage:
Launch and Execute Cohort (very early-stage founders who are launching and executing business ideas):
- Classroom Sessions – 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm ET on MONDAYS
- Coaching Sessions – 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET OR 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET on WEDNESDAYS
Grow and Scale Cohort (more established founders aiming to scale operations and impact):
- Classroom Sessions – 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm ET on TUESDAYS
- Coaching Sessions – 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET OR 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET on THURSDAYS
Benefits
- Receive practical, actionable education designed for your business’s growth phase.
- Gain ongoing support from coaches, expert facilitators, and diverse peer entrepreneurs.
- Become part of a mission-driven community dedicated to helping underrepresented founders succeed.
- Develop mastery in Purpose, Access, Capital, and Expertise to set up your business for lasting success.
- Access peer collaboration opportunities, mentorship, and a thriving network.
Eligibility
- Ambitious entrepreneurs at any stage — whether you are taking your very first steps in business or preparing to elevate your company to new heights.
- Women, Black entrepreneurs, and people of color seeking community, guidance, and access to resources.
- Founders with innovative ideas or established businesses looking to benefit from world-class mentorship, expert instruction, and a collaborative network.
Application
- STEP 1: Complete the 2025 McKinsey x New Voices Entrepreneur Sentiment Survey
- STEP 2: Complete the Fall 2025 PACE Bootcamp Application
- STEP 3: Stay tuned for a decision and/or potential request for a PACE Bootcamp interview with the New Voices Team in the next few weeks!
For more information, visit Madam CJ Walker Institute PACE Bootcamp.
