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Attend a Lightship Bootcamp Near You

Lightship Bootcamp is a FREE founder-focused program that supports early-stage founders and their teams through two-and-a-half days of mentorship, specialized curriculums, and investment! 

This immersive experience is designed to help founders: 

  • Strengthen branding and design strategy 
  • Refine business strategy and marketing approaches 
  • Receive expert legal advice relevant to their business 
  • Perfect their pitch and prepare for investment opportunities 

With mentorship, resources, and support from the Lightship team, this is a chance for founders to elevate their business and stand out to investors. 

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2025 Ohio Bootcamps

  • August 25 - 27 - Chillicothe, OH
  • September 2-4 - Toledo, OH
  • October 14-16 - Cleveland, OH
  • October 20-22 - Youngstown, OH

What’s Included

Participants will receive:

  • Free accommodations
  • Meals and snacks
  • Two-and-a-half days of thoughtfully constructed curriculum and exercises including:
    • Investment Deck Audit and Revision
    • Pitch Audit and Revision Consultation
    • Abbreviated Financial Audit and Guidance
    • Legal Guidance
    • Brand Audit and Workshop
    • Customer Insight Report
    • Business Model Canvas
    • Product Landing Page Audit and Revision

Who Should Apply

We encourage early-stage founders in Ohio to apply. Lightship specializes in finding and funding remarkable businesses led by under resourced founders which include but is not limited to founders of color, LGBTQ+ founders, women founders, and innovators with disabilities.

Sylvia Brownlee headshot
The mentorship and guidance I received during the Lightship Bootcamp were invaluable, helping me navigate challenges and refresh my brand to stand out in a saturated market. As a direct result of the program, I secured key partnerships to refinance my flagship location and expand my operations.
- Sylvia Brownlee -
CEO of Skin by Brownlee & Co
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Having completed the bootcamp, my business is now visible to many reputable organizations Lightship is connected with. This has translated into tangible new opportunities for my business. I’m always grateful when these opportunities hit my inbox because it shows they truly care about the success of our businesses.
- Veronica Blue -
CEO of Phenomenal Foods