NEC 2024 Milestone Makers Program for Entrepreneurs Worldwide

Published: 11 Jul 2024

At the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center, we’re committed to investing in the individuals taking big risks to solve problems in new ways. That’s why we created Milestone Makers, a way to help mid-stage entrepreneurs set, hit, and celebrate milestones critical to company growth.

Through our expertise and prestigious business network, we’ll work with a small cohort of entrepreneurs one-on-one to define a critical business goal and accelerate their path to achieving it. Participants will be individually matched with mentors who are leaders in your industry, will offer instant feedback, and will take a personal interest in helping you grow.

Upon acceptance, we offer customized resources to meet your needs and learning style. This three-month program will also elevate and amplify your brand through media and PR opportunities, culminating with a celebration that widely shares your success by hosting you and your company on Nasdaq’s Time Square Tower.

The Center, in partnership with our corporate sponsors, is proud to make this a free program with a pay-it-forward philosophy. As a distinguished part of our community, Milestone Makers will return to teach, share, and nominate the next cohort of great leaders.

NEC Milestone Makers Program

Application Deadline	July 29, 2024
Funding Type	Partially Funded
Type	Entrepreneurs
Sponsor	Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center (NEC)
Gender	Men and Women

Benefits of NEC Milestone Makers Program

The program begins with access to the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center’s prestigious network, partners, and community, including professional resources offered by leading industry experts. This includes:

• Milestone setting strategy and practice for this quarter and next
• Coach (1:1 professional coaching specially matched for you)
• Business mentors and peer support curated to your needs, aspirations, and definitions of success
• Development of key marketing assets and opportunities including a your photo & logo on the Nasdaq tower in Times Square, New York City, upon graduation. Plus, media coverage and distribution through the Nasdaq Center and Nasdaq media.

Requirements for NEC Milestone Makers Program

Early-to-mid-stage entrepreneurs looking to set and hit a critical business milestone in the next quarter. You’re committed to accomplishing this goal because it will have an important, positive effect on your company’s development.

Selection Process

Timeline

Upon receipt of your interest form, you will receive the Application for the Fall 2024 program. If your business is better suited for future cohorts, you’ll be notified when those cohorts are announced.

Application Deadline: Monday, July 29th, 2024 at 11:59pm PT

Acceptance Notifications: Monday, August 26th, 2024

If accepted, mandatory virtual sessions are below; please block your calendars ahead of time:

Onboarding:
Cohort 1: Tuesday, September 3rd – Thursday, September 5th
Cohort 2: Tuesday, September 10th – Thursday, September 12th

Graduation:
Cohort 1: Wednesday, December 4th, 2024
Cohort 2: Wednesday, December 11th, 2024

Application Deadline

July 29, 2024

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center (NEC) on thenasdaqcenter.typeform.com to apply