CO.STARTERS at Collider

Have a business idea you’re ready to explore — or an early-stage venture you want to strengthen?

Join Collider’s 10-week, in-person CO.STARTERS cohort and turn your concept into a confident, sustainable plan.

CO.STARTERS is a nationally recognized, community-driven program designed to help new entrepreneurs understand their business model, test assumptions, and build the clarity needed to take real action. Over 10 weeks, you’ll meet with a small group of local founders to work through a simple, effective roadmap for launching and refining a business.

Sessions will run Thursday nights from 5-8PM each week starting January 22nd through March 26th.

What You’ll Learn

Each week, you’ll work through practical steps to:

• Identify and refine your customer and value proposition
• Test and validate your idea with real feedback
• Develop pricing, marketing, and sales strategies
• Understand your cost structure and break-even point
• Build financial projections and cash flow basics
• Map out a sustainable, actionable business model
• Set clear next steps toward launch, growth, or pivoting

This is hands-on, collaborative, and accessible.

What Makes This Cohort Special

• Small Group Experience: 10–15 entrepreneurs working together, sharing ideas, and holding each other accountable
• Local Support: Led by experienced facilitators deeply connected to Rochester’s entrepreneur ecosystem
• A Proven Framework: Based on the practical CO.STARTERS Canvas and lean startup principles
• Real Community: Many graduates continue supporting one another long after the program ends
• High Value, Low Barrier: Thanks to local support, this nationally recognized program is offered at a cost far below its true value.

Who Should Join

• Individuals with a business idea ready to explore
• Early-stage founders (less than 2 years in business)
• Makers, creatives, side-hustlers, and dreamers
• Anyone who wants structure, feedback, and community to move forward

If you’re motivated, curious, and ready to make progress — this is for you.

Program Details

• Format: 10-week in-person program
• Location: Collider Foundation, Rochester, MN
• Group Size: 10–15 participants
• Time Commitment: Weekly sessions (with weekly fieldword)
• Cost: Subsidized for local entrepreneurs ($275 total)

****We're offering an early bird special now ending January 1st! Lock in your registration for 25% off the full price.

****Bring a friend and save: Register with a friend and split the cost- you'll just share a book! Just select the BOGO ticket option. You must select two tickets to complete your registration.

Why CO.STARTERS at Collider Works

Entrepreneurship is easier — and far more successful — when you don’t do it alone.
This cohort gives you:

• Structure
• Accountability
• Community
• A clear path forward

By the end of the 10 weeks, you will have a validated business model, confidence in your next steps, and a community of peers cheering you on.

Ready to Build Your Business?

Save your spot in the next CO.STARTERS at Collider 10-week cohort. Let’s turn your idea into action — together.

Collider is committed to removing barriers to access. If cost is a challenge for you to participate in this cohort, we have a limited number of scholarships available on a first come, first served basis. Please submit an application for scholarship support here: https://airtable.com/appPEKL4kmmH8wyT9/shrPabahI9H74biVU

We are unable to offer refunds for any reason if you register and are not able to participate. Thank you for understanding.