Business Accelerator

It’s for athletes and Olympians, whether retired or still competing, who have come up with an idea for a business or have already started their own business.

The first two phases are delivered in English, French, and Spanish. If you reach the accelerated mentoring stage, you may have the opportunity to connect with a mentor in another language.  

Our objective is to provide you with a basic understanding of entrepreneurship and what it takes to start a business – from the initial idea, to developing a business plan, to assessing your financial position. Even if you already have a great idea, the Athlete365 Business Accelerator will enhance your skill–set and answer your questions on how to take the next step.  

Specifically, you’ll learn how to formulate your idea, create a pitch deck, craft an elevator pitch, and develop your business plan. We’ll also discuss social business and how you can set up your business in a sustainable way, in line with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).  

You’ll start with a three-hour virtual bootcamp that will introduce you to the Athlete365 Business Accelerator and its benefits for you and your business. The second stage features a six-lesson online course designed to help you turn your idea into a genuine business plan, and includes online hangouts and challenges that will allow you to connect with athlete entrepreneurs. Finally, 30 successful Olympian applicants will be given the opportunity to accelerate their business through one-to-one coaching with a local mentor within their country, along with monthly online training from experts from around the world.