The Bank of America Institute for Women's Entrepreneurship at Cornell

The Bank of America Institute for Women's Entrepreneurship at Cornell

The Bank of America Institute for Women’s Entrepreneurship at Cornell is a collaboration between Bank of America and Cornell University, offering an online learning platform designed to equip women entrepreneurs with the skills, knowledge, and resources to build, manage, and scale successful businesses. The institute leverages the expertise of faculty from Cornell Law School, Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, Entrepreneurship at Cornell, and eCornell, among others.

Eligibility Requirements: The program is designed for women who are starting, running, or expanding a business. Ideal participants are past the early brainstorming stage and have taken some initial steps toward focusing on a specific business context. Participants should also have assembled at least modest levels of human and capital resources.

While there is no strict guideline regarding years of operation, a general range of 0-5 years in business is suggested. However, entrepreneurs with more experience may still find the curriculum beneficial if their business is undergoing a reinvigoration or launching a new entrepreneurial initiative.

• Entrepreneurs from all industries are eligible.
• Social innovators are encouraged to apply but should be aiming to build a financially sustainable business. Although the curriculum focuses on for-profit businesses, non-profit entrepreneurs may also benefit.
• The program welcomes participants from diverse backgrounds, industries, nationalities, and geographies. Applications are encouraged from individuals of all ages, gender identities, races, ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, and other dimensions of diversity.

Curriculum:

1. Creating Your Venture – Start with Customer Discovery
2. Laying the Legal Building Blocks for Your Venture
3. Assessing and Obtaining Financial Resources for Your Venture
4. Growth Leadership for Women Entrepreneurs
5. Product Development and Digital Marketing
6. Communication, Negotiation, and Persuasiveness

For more information, visit the Bank of America Institute for Women's Entrepreneurship.