Twendé Accelerator

COMMUNITY + GROWTH

Black founders at any stage who need people who understand their challenges—building businesses and peer networks that last beyond any 12-week program

Fall 2025 applications are closed. Our next cohort launches Spring 2026. Connect with our Twendé community now:

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What You’ll Get

Connections With Stakeholders And Procurement Leaders to Secure Opportunities With Government And Corporate Entities
Monthly Peer Group Sessions Facilitated by a Designated Coach
Free CoWork+ Membership During Program ($400 value)
Opportunity to apply for the Re:Generate Fund
Access to 200+ Volunteer Advisor Network
Dedicated Entrepreneurs-in-Residence, Capital Expert-in-Residence, and Assigned Mentor

Upcoming Cohort

Fall 2025 Cohort Details

Applications for the Fall 2025 cohort are closed.

September – December 2025

KEY CURRICULUM SESSIONS

  • Unique Value Proposition
  • Branding and Marketing Strategies
  • Sales and Revenue Generation
  • Funding/ Access to Capital
  • Certification and more!

COST
Free
Made possible by the generous support of Amazon.

Meet the Team

Dr. Isaac Y. Addae, Award-Winning Educator, Speaker, and Strategist

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.

EM WILDER

Program Manager, Twendé

EM WILDER

Program Manager, Twendé

Dr. Isaac Y. Addae, Award-Winning Educator, Speaker, and Strategist

DR. ISAAC ADDAE

Entrepreneur-in-Residence

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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.

EM WILDER

Program Manager, Twendé

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What Alumni are Saying

“Twende has been more than just a program; it’s been a catalyst for growth. The interactions and relationships have enriched my professional network and aligned me with successful entrepreneurs who share a similar vision and drive.”

Erica Battle

What Alumni are Saying

“Receiving the Twende grant, allowed us to pursue larger projects. We acquired our largest client and project, the Vanderbilt Athletics Football Stadium renovation.”

Joseph Cole

What Alumni are Saying

“The EC held several events that placed myself and other members of the cohort in rooms we would have never gotten to alone, and that has pushed us to be very real about our business.”

Danielle Buntyon

What Alumni are Saying

“A significant moment was working with the Team and executing a private loan through Pathway Lending.”

Jonathan and Christopher Oye

Program Partners

 

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Spring 2026 applications open late fall. The strongest applicants build relationships with our community first. Here’s how to begin:

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