Accelerate Your Growth – Cultivator’s GROW Program

We believe that true growth for a startup is an ongoing journey, not a short sprint. As your business gains traction, the challenges evolve from validation to scalability and consistent expansion. 

Our GROW program is designed to provide the continuous, tailored support necessary for post-validation startups actively building and scaling their business. 

Why GROW is different

Recognizing that real growth isn’t linear or confined by short-term deadlines, GROW is structured for the long haul. It supports founders with:

• Tailored Guidance: Customized 1:1 programming, expert coaching, and targeted project funding.
• Flexible Timelines: Operating on a rolling intake, companies typically stay for 12–24 months, depending on individual progress and needs.
• Comprehensive Support: Shifting focus from validation and MVPs to long-term growth strategy, business scalability, and team building, providing access to both generalist and specialist support.

What you’ll achieve in GROW

By the time your company graduates from the GROW program and is ready for SCALE, you will have:

• Achieved consistent and growing revenue. 
• Built a repeatable and scalable sales or acquisition engine. 
• Strengthened your operational foundations (legal, finance, hiring, etc.). 
• Laid the groundwork for potential institutional investment or strategic partnerships.
• Developed clear, sustainable growth strategies.

How we get you there: Cultivator’s value

The GROW program provides deep, sustained support through a blend of personalized guidance, expert access, and community engagement:

• Monthly 1:1s: Regular check-ins with a Cultivator team member to troubleshoot challenges and deep-dive into business operations or strategy. 
• Generalist Expert Coaching: Monthly mentorship and tactical feedback from experienced generalist coaches. 
• Topic-Specific Coaching (Ad Hoc): Access to specialists for targeted support on areas like data rooms or fundraising prep. 
• Founder Peer Cohort Calls (Monthly): Open-format sessions for GROW founders to connect, share insights, and learn from one another. 
• Operator in Residence (OIR) Projects: Access Cultivator-matched funding for strategic projects that create long-term value (e.g., positioning, product, GTM).
• Monthly KPI Submissions: Tailored metric tracking, including revenue-related figures, to monitor and guide your growth. 

Additional supports and benefits

• Access to Cultivator space with permanent desks
• Access to covered time with accountant/legal partners. 
• Invitation to Cultivator events and community nights. 
• Internal social & workspace culture events
• Perks & discounts via partner networks. 
• Social media amplification for key startup milestones. 
• Leverage Cultivator staff for second opinions, light-touch support, or founder collaboration.

Is GROW for you?

GROW is specifically designed for later-stage, post-validation tech founders and startups who are actively building and growing their business. This includes:

• Founders who have validated their solution and are now focused on traction, monetization, and scale. 
• Startups generating consistent revenue or on a clear path to monetization, or with strong user growth and a monetization path. 
• Companies that have completed BUILD or equivalent programming (though not strictly required). 
• Startups ready for long-term operational and strategic support to accelerate growth.

Where does GROW take place?

GROW offers a hybrid support model to accommodate your needs.

• In-person: At Cultivator HQ (2375 College Ave), with access to desks and workspace.
• Virtual: Available for coaching, peer calls, and ad hoc support, ensuring flexibility regardless of your location.

Ready to accelerate your growth?

GROW accepts applications on a rolling intake, inviting founders who have demonstrated early traction. Join GROW to gain support and resources as you continue building long-term success.