FUNDABLE FOUNDERS
LEARNING LAB 2026
Build a Business That Attracts Capital.
A 10-week virtual sprint designed to help Florida-based founders become fundable, scalable, investment-ready and profitable.
Application Opens: June 30, 2026
Application Deadline: August 4, 2026
Program Dates: August 18 – October 20, 2026
Fundable Founders Dinner 2025 Recap
What You'll Experience
A 10-Week Sprint to Work On Your Business, High-Impact Learning Experience
You’ll gain access to:
- Live weekly sessions with industry experts
- Tactical working workshops
- Founder-to-founder community
- Capital readiness frameworks
- Real-time feedback and iteration
- Seasoned guest speakers
- Fundable Founders Forum access for top participants
Core Focus Areas:
- Business Model & Revenue Clarity
- Financial Literacy & Capital Strategy
- Customer Validation & Growth
- Systems, Operations & Scale
- Pitch & Investor Readiness
Meet Our Curricula Partners
Codner & Co. is a powerhouse for founders looking to scale. From bootstrapping a 7-figure eCommerce brand to training over 10,000 entrepreneurs, we know what it takes to succeed. Their clients generate over $96M annually, and our portfolio includes transformative stories like growing Black College’s revenue from $40K/month to $1M/month in just one year.
Who Should Apply?
This program is for founders who are:
- Located in the State of Florida
- Building in Technology, AI, Healthcare, Consumer Products and Services, or Media and Entertainment
- Ready to move beyond idea-stage into execution and growth
- Seeking capital, partnerships, or scale opportunities
- Committed to learning and executing
Whether you’re early-stage or refining traction, this program meets you where you are and pushes you forward.
Program Requirements
To ensure a high-impact experience, selected founders must:
- Attend weekly virtual sessions
- Actively participate in discussions and workshops
- Complete program assignments and milestones
- Engage with the founder community
This is a working program, not passive content.
What You'll Learn
Phase 1: Foundation (Weeks 1–3)
- Is your business built to scale?
- Understanding your customer & market
- Aligning your offer with real demand
Phase 2: Financial & Capital Readiness (Weeks 4–6)
- Building your financial story
- Understanding different types of capital
- What investors actually look for
Phase 3: Growth & Systems (Weeks 7–8)
- Operationalizing your business
- Systems that support scale
- Customer journey & retention strategy
Phase 4: Fundability & Positioning (Weeks 9–10)
- Pitch refinement
- Strategic positioning
- Preparing for real opportunities
Attend an Information Session
Want to learn more before applying? Join one of our live information sessions:
During these information sessions, you’ll:
- Get a full program breakdown
- Learn what makes a strong application
- Ask questions directly to the team
Real Founder Momentum
What Happens When Founders Get the Right Support
This isn’t hypothetical. This is what happened during the 2025 program offering:
- Kourtney Moore, The Missing Piece App – Secured $100,000 in grant funding to scale her platform supporting families.
- Shamiyon Jett, OViiE AI – Accepted into NVIDIA Inception, unlocking access to global AI resources and partnerships.
- Avatar Buddy – Surpassed $1M+ annual run rate and expanded their team.
- JP & J Investments – Closed their first investor deal, marking a major milestone in their growth journey.
- Jabari Garibaldi, Imala Academy – Awarded the $10,000 Community Ambassador Prize, voted by fellow founders.
Culminating With Our Fundable Founder Forum
Your Work Doesn’t End Here, It Expands
In 2025, founders culminated their experience with a private celebration and showcase.
In 2026, we’re scaling that moment.
Top founders from the Learning Lab will have the opportunity to:
- Be featured at the Fundable Founders Forum (November 2026)
- Connect with corporate partners, investors, and decision-makers
- Showcase their businesses on a larger stage
This is where preparation meets opportunity.
Fundable Founders Digital Marketplace
Access Vetted Founders. Real Opportunities.
The Fundable Founders Digital Marketplace connects our founders to:
- Corporate partners
- Procurement opportunities
- Customers and collaborators
- Investors and ecosystem leaders
Explore businesses, discover solutions, and support the next generation of scalable companies.
This is where deals, partnerships, and visibility continue beyond the program.
Why Black Ambition
Black Ambition is committed to closing the opportunity gap by equipping founders with the resources they need to build and scale.
Our Impact:
- $14M+ awarded to entrepreneurs
- $348M+ in network founder revenue generated
- $297M+ in follow-on capital raised
- 78% of Black Ambition Prize winners are employers
Because innovation deserves access.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, selected founders will participate at no cost.
Yes, all sessions will be held virtually.
We select a competitive cohort to ensure a high-quality experience.
You should have more than just an idea, early traction or clear execution is preferred.
This program focuses on capital readiness, not direct funding, but positions you for real opportunities.
No, this program is specifically for businesses located in Florida.
- $274,690+ raised by founders during the program
- 51 new jobs created
- 500+ business wins tracked across the cohort
Your Next Level Requires a Different Approach
If you’re serious about building a business that can attract capital, scale, and sustain, this is your next step.