The Path Forward delivers a variety of
programs, including speakers, seminars and
hands-on workshops. They cover the gamut of
business topics, from idea-generation to
operation. The common ingredient, though, is a
capacity to energize and inspire audiences
while delivering tangible results .
ACTiVATE is an innovative, intensive, award-winning program to unlock the potential of experienced women to start and grow technology-based businesses. Teachers, themselves experienced entrepreneurs, share their experience, and in many cases, connections, to help women launch their business ideas with the confidence, knowledge, and support they need to be successful. Learn about the history of the program, the curriculum, and the women as well as our current locations.
Speakers
Our dynamic speakers help audiences see the possibilities, inspire the thinking and feel the confidence to take the next steps in business—whether in an existing organization or by a start-up.
Get Sparked
Innovation & idea generation. Helps audiences find business ideas with real potential. Great for building a new-business pipeline or helping existing entrepreneurs think bigger. Learn more...
Get Real
Plans for reality. Identify the best idea and then create an actionable and realistic plan. Ideal for entrepreneurs who have ideas and need to a) find the one most likely to be successful and b) chart the path to that success.
Get Results
Operating success. This is about making the business work with support and advisory assistance (online and in-person). Includes training and mentoring in operational topics including strategy, alignment, marketing, sales, human resources and financial management.
Get Funded
Capital access, including the internationally acclaimed Springboard Venture aForums and ‘boot camps’ to prepare women for presenting to potential investors.
ACTiVATE is a registered trademark of UMBC.
ACTiVATE is an innovative, intensive, award-winning program to unlock the potential of experienced women to start and grow technology-based businesses. Teachers, themselves experienced entrepreneurs, share their experience, and in many cases, connections, to help women launch their business ideas with the confidence, knowledge, and support they need to be successful. Learn about the history of the program, the curriculum, and the women as well as our current locations.
Speakers
Our dynamic speakers help audiences see the possibilities, inspire the thinking and feel the confidence to take the next steps in business—whether in an existing organization or by a start-up.
Get Sparked
Innovation & idea generation. Helps audiences find business ideas with real potential. Great for building a new-business pipeline or helping existing entrepreneurs think bigger. Learn more...
Get Real
Plans for reality. Identify the best idea and then create an actionable and realistic plan. Ideal for entrepreneurs who have ideas and need to a) find the one most likely to be successful and b) chart the path to that success.
Get Results
Operating success. This is about making the business work with support and advisory assistance (online and in-person). Includes training and mentoring in operational topics including strategy, alignment, marketing, sales, human resources and financial management.
Get Funded
Capital access, including the internationally acclaimed Springboard Venture aForums and ‘boot camps’ to prepare women for presenting to potential investors.
ACTiVATE is a registered trademark of UMBC.