Find your path.
Do you want to start a new business, organization or project, but not sure where to start?
Path is for you.
Path is an interactive seven-week online course with weekly facilitated sessions designed to help problem solvers decide which direction to take with their idea.
This course gives you insight into the "who, why, and how" upon which you will build the foundation of your organization. You will be asked the hard questions and will be introduced to a community of support.
Weekly Hybrid or Virtual Sessions
Next cohort starting March 24, 2026
Cost: $149
For problem solvers who need direction and accountability as they decide what to do with their idea.
Path Details
What to expect?
By participating in Path, you can expect:
to join a weekly session to connect with others led by a Plywood Facilitator either in person at Plywood Place or on Zoom.
to follow a proven problem-solving method that has been implemented by hundreds of people before you.
to learn from 24 leading social entrepreneurs. Each week starts with a short e-book from Jeff Shinabarger (Founder of Plywood), and includes video content, written articles, reflective challenges, and group meetups.
thoughtful questions to answer after each section, with the opportunity to give and receive feedback from your peers.
access for 3 months to Plywood+ - an online community with additional trainings and videos from other social impact leaders.
When + where?
Path is offered multiple times during the year. Join the next group starting March 24th 2026.
When you register you will get an invite to join the weekly meet-ups for 7 weeks on Tuesdays at 7 pm EST at Plywood Place or on Zoom. Through these facilitated session you can discuss the curriculum and connect with others.
We are excited to offer an in-person option for some of these sessions. We highly encourage participants to join us in-person if they can, but a Zoom option will be offered for the weeks of the program.
How much?
Path by Plywood is $149.
We feel strongly that this course will make your work better, so we’re offering a 100% money back guarantee. If you finish this course and are not satisfied, we will give you a FULL refund.
Course Structure
Duration: 7 weeks
Length: 2-3 hours/week investment, including 1 hr group session
Location: Zoom and for some sessions In-Person at Plywood Place
Cohort size: 10-12 people
Format: Digital readings, videos, and weekly group discussion
Cost: $149
Schedule
March 24: Kickoff (virtual)
March 31: Session 1 (Hybrid - In-person or virtual)
April 7: No Session (catch up)
April 14: Session 2 (virtual)
April 21: Session 3 (Hybrid - In-person or virtual)
April 28: Session 4 (virtual)
May 5: No Session (catch up)
May 12: Session 5 (virtual)
May 20*: Session 6 - Closing (Hybrid - In-person or virtual) *Wednesday
Topics
Week 1: Introductions, Expectation setting
Week 2: What is the problem I am trying to solve?
Week 3: Why am I the person to solve the problem?
Week 4: How will I invite others into the solution?
Week 5: How do I move from dreaming to doing?
Week 6: What is success in relation to the problem?
Week 7: How will we sustain?
Still Have Questions?
Learn From These Voices
Ryan Gravel / Creator of The Beltline
Zim Ugochukwu / Travel Noir
Brad Montague / Kid President
Eryn Eddy Adkins / So Worth Loving
Pamela Barba / Strategist and Coach
Leroy Barber / Voices Project