STRIVE
Startup Training Resources to
Inspire Veteran Entrepreneurs
A seven-week intensive program built for those who’ve already proven they can do hard things — now let’s build something that lasts.
Built for
Those Who
Served
STRIVE isn’t a generic business course. It’s designed specifically for the military community — people who understand discipline, mission-focus, and the drive to succeed under pressure. If you’ve got a business idea and a commitment to see it through, this program will give you the strategy, skills, and support to make it real.
- ★Veterans
- ★Active Duty Service Members
- ★Reservists
- ★National Guard Members
- ★Military Spouses
- ★Transitioning Service Members
Three Ways
You’ll Learn
A structured, hands-on curriculum designed around how entrepreneurs actually build things.
Pre-class assignments and readings prepare you to hit the ground running each week — so every in-person session goes deeper, faster.
Weekly evening sessions, one night per week for seven weeks. Interactive, discussion-driven, and led by subject matter experts who’ve been in the trenches.
You’ll be matched one-on-one with an experienced mentor who provides personalized guidance, accountability, and real-world resources throughout the program.
Mark Your
Calendar
Registration is open now — closes April 1st. Seats are limited.
Kickoff session: Entrepreneurial mindset & business model foundations.
Market research, customer discovery & value proposition.
Financial planning, pricing strategies & funding options.
Marketing, sales fundamentals & brand positioning.
Operations, legal essentials & building your team.
Pitch development workshop & mentor refinement sessions.
Final preparations — polish your pitch and business plan.
Present your business to a panel of judges, investors, and community leaders. Celebrate your mission complete.
Your Business.
Ready to Launch.
A clear value proposition and a business model built to withstand real-world scrutiny.
A polished, investor-ready document you can use to secure funding, partners, or customers.
Practical knowledge drawn from industry veterans and mentors who’ve built businesses themselves.
The ability to identify potential challenges before they become problems — and a plan to navigate them.
The mindset, frameworks, and real-world practice to move from idea to action with conviction.
Peers, mentors, and industry professionals invested in your success — long after the program ends.
Ready to STRIVE?
Registration is open now — closes April 1st. Classes run every Tuesday, April 7 through May 19 — culminating in a Pitch Competition & Graduation on June 2nd.
Register for Spring 2026Free for all eligible veterans, service members & military spouses
STRIVE Program — A Syracuse University IVMF Initiative
In collaboration with the Entrepreneurs’ Center & Miami Valley SBDC