Growth Programming

We help companies establish a solid business foundation and then accelerate their growth. We work directly with owners or through public and private partnerships to equitably support local businesses.

For Partners

We collaborate with partners to design and implement entrepreneurship programs that promote sustainable economies and communities.

For Companies

Whether you’ve gone through an incubator or accelerator, recently raised capital, or you’re looking to pivot, we’re here to provide a solid path to commercialization and sustainable growth for your company.

Focused on Growth. Measured by Results.

Our curriculum includes a focus on mission & vision, customer development, product development, sales, operating systems, brand, and path to money.

These components are delivered through our:
Educational Programming, 1:1 Advisory Sessions, and Group Sessions.

These can be offered individually or bundled for a more robust experience.

LEARN IT

  • Cutting-edge content for growth-focused entrepreneurs, including key business topics and a lens on well-being and mindset

  • Led by experienced business advisors, supported by subject matter experts and peer entrepreneurs

  • Delivered via webinar, in-person, podcasts, or hybrid model

Educational
Programming

1:1 Advisory Sessions

GO TO MARKET

  • Pragmatic, deep-dive sessions conducted by top tier business advisors

  • Personalized pre-session assessments ensure best match based on need 

  • Results-oriented outcomes include path to money, clear go-to-market strategy, and/or operational plan ready for execution

Group Sessions

SOUNDING BOARDS

  • Series of “Sounding Board” Sessions led by experienced business advisor 

  • Groups formed by common business needs or potential synergies 

  • Leaders track and peers encourage accountability goals

Program Highlights

  • Dutchess County

    Company Growth

    6 week intensive accelerator program for 22 growth-focused companies:

    • Podcast-format live web series covered key topics related to successful entrepreneurship

    • Group sounding board sessions built on web series topics and set accountability goals

    • Individualized sessions provided deep dives with business owners focused on their current challenges and long-term goals

    • Introductions and connections from Advisors accelerated business owners’ growth trajectory

    • Participants successfully advanced their operations and growth goals after sessions

    “I have seen this team in action with startups and small businesses. Their approach works, helping business owners to develop mindset and execute growth with their team, clients, and partners.”

    Sara Lee - CEO, ThinkDutchess, Executive Director, IDA Dutchess County NY

  • ClothesLyne

    Individual Company Advisory

    We worked directly with Clotheslyne and their founding team to understand their traction, goals and the challenges standing in between. We met over the course of 3-months and accomplished the following:

    • Weekly 1:1 sessions with their founding team and at least two HVCI team members

    • Outlined a growth roadmap

    • The company was accepted into an accelerator and completed their first round of funding

    “Our participation in the HVCI program helped us to achieve hiring employees, bootstrap our funding and generate new revenue in three new operating locations.”

    Daniel Feliciano, Founder & CEO of ClothesLyne

  • Westchester County Office of Economic Development

    Launch1000 - Incubator Graduate Program

    Launch1000 ALUMNI Support Program was a year-long program supporting 221 founders:

    • Delivered 18 educational workshops, group sounding board sessions and 1:1 advisories

    • More than half of the founders actively participated in programming and reports indicated:

    • 97% Companies rated programming as “very valuable”

    • 98% Companies reported feeling “more confident about their business”

    “Their first-hand experience and insights enables entrepreneurs to execute growth during points of transition.”

    Deborah Novick, Dir. Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Westchester County NY