Help build a
cooperative future.
Join our Leadership Circle.
At Start.coop, we envision a thriving ecosystem of
cooperatives, working within their own communities
to solve problems and create stability and wealth
that their entire team can share in.
Why join us?
Shape our future initiatives
Influence Start.coop’s programs and initiatives: future cohorts, outreach strategies, co-op as a service, and more.
Have a voice in mission-critical projects by providing us feedback and input.
Contribute ideas for future programs
Brainstorm best sectors and partners.
Support the next generation of cooperative founders
Hear from and work directly with the founders you’re supporting.
Be part of an exclusive network of leaders driving transformative impact in the cooperative economy by participating in our twice-yearly Circle updates.
Be first in line to match as a mentor with Accelerator participants. (optional)
Contribute to the Accelerator candidate selection process. (optional)
Be the first to see what’s next in the cooperative economy
Build community with leaders in the cooperative movement.
Gain access to cooperative and shared ownership investment opportunities.
Stay at the forefront of cooperative innovations, including conversations on critical topics (cooperative tech stacks, financing, and educational strategy)
How it works
By joining our Leadership Circle, you commit to a year with our cohort of founders.
A tax-deductible donation of $6,250 funds one founder’s enrollment in our flagship 12-week Accelerator program.
This includes:
Travel
Coaching
Lodging
psst!
Our most successful teams enroll typically with 2+ founders. Double your impact by supporting a 2-founder team!