Twendé Accelerator
Twendé, Kiswahili for “Let’s go,” is a Nashville-based accelerator for founders of color. With curriculum, capital resources, coaching and mentorship, you’ll get the support you need to take your business to the next level while building your professional network.
What You’ll Get
Upcoming Cohort Details
February – May 2025 (Applications Closed)
September – December 2025
KEY CURRICULUM SESSIONS
- Business Model and Value Proposition
- Market Research and Customer Discovery
- Branding and Marketing Strategies
- Financial Fundamentals
- Sales and Revenue Generation
- Legal Essentials
- Funding/Access to Capital
- Certification and Government Contracting
- Operations and Process Improvement
COST
Free
Made possible by the generous support of Amazon.
Meet the Team
DR. ISAAC ADDAE
Entrepreneur-in-Residence
DR. ISAAC ADDAE
Entrepreneur-in-Residence
An expert in social entrepreneurship, Isaac has consulted numerous startup founders on scaling social impact. With over a decade of teaching experience in business strategy, entrepreneurship, and leadership, he has held academic roles at Tennessee State University and Vanderbilt University. In addition to his academic contributions, Isaac serves as the Community Engagement Manager in the Nashville Mayor’s Office and has previously worked as Chief Strategy Officer of Pivot Technology School.
DR. ISAAC ADDAE
Entrepreneur-in-Residence
An expert in social entrepreneurship, Isaac has consulted numerous startup founders on scaling social impact. With over a decade of teaching experience in business strategy, entrepreneurship, and leadership, he has held academic roles at Tennessee State University and Vanderbilt University. In addition to his academic contributions, Isaac serves as the Community Engagement Manager in the Nashville Mayor’s Office and has previously worked as Chief Strategy Officer of Pivot Technology School.
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