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Plywood Studio
Plywood People is seeking early stage founders to join a pilot 12 week accelerator program to launch their ventures with the support of targeted coaching, advisors and a cohort of peers.
Over the past 16 years of helping impact organizations, Plywood has proven that founders and leaders will go further, faster and increase their chances of success when they are part of an intentional learning cohort. Instead of surviving on their own, we position leaders to thrive when placed alongside other leaders, advisors and supported by the right learnings and pitch opportunities.
For this pilot program, Plywood will select a group of founders committed to launching a venture and help them accelerate through that process. Matt Reynolds, Plywood People’s Executive Director will be leading this group and curating the experience. Alongside the bi-weekly program sessions, leaders will be invited to be a part of our co-working space, Plywood Place, to benefit from the density of founders, innovators, and entrepreneurs in one place.
PROGRAM SPECIFICS
Group Size: 8-12 participants
Duration: 12 weeks, Mid January to Mid April 2026
Frequency: Weekly work sessions with top advisors.
Content: Combination of Readings, Speakers, Advisor Office Hours, and Work Sessions. Including topics such as: Foundation & Discovery, Business Model & Validation, Product & Brand Storytelling, Operations & Growth, Finance & Fundraising, and Pitch & Launch.
Milestones: Lean Canvas, Go To Market Plan, Executive Table and Pitch Day
Outcome: Gain clarity on what your venture is, how you should pitch your venture to funders/investors, how to reach those you intend to impact, and what you do when one or both of those groups gives you a YES!
Cost: Commitment to attending sessions and engaging with and contributing to fellow group members and reporting for one year after the program. The cost of the program is subsidized by donors to Plywood. A fee of $999 from participants will help cover administrative program costs.
*As a pilot program, some program specifics may change to adapt to the needs of the group.
APPLICATION PROCESS
RSVP for an Interest Session
September 9, 12:30pm - 1:30pm at Plywood Place
September 23, 7:00pm - 7:45pm on Zoom
Submit an Application - Deadline October 20, 2025
Interviews - Rolling between September 1, 2025 to December 1, 2025
Decisions - by December 15, 2025
Program Start - Mid January 2026