Helping founders find community and connections
Free, confidential one-on-one business advising from certified advisors at the Texas State University SBDC in Austin — providing professional guidance on business planning, financing, marketing, and strategy for entrepreneurs in 12 Central Texas counties.
Free one-on-one business advising from TWU's Center for Women Entrepreneurs covering startup assistance, business planning, financing, marketing, and business expansion for women entrepreneurs statewide.
Learn more →Free bilingual (English/Spanish) one-on-one business coaching for Central Texas small business owners, covering business planning, marketing strategy, financial management, and operations.
Learn more →A DFW MACC program providing Muslim-American and diverse small business owners entrepreneurial leadership development through mentoring from experienced business leaders and civic engagement opportunities.
Learn more →A structured mentorship program by The DEC Network connecting DFW entrepreneurs with qualified, experienced mentors to guide their business development.
Learn more →Expanding Frontiers' Entrepreneur in Residence Apprenticeship (EIRA) program in Brownsville, combining direct mentoring with hands-on startup building for aspiring founders in the South Texas border region.
Learn more →A long-term confidential mentoring program at UTHSA OISP connecting faculty innovators with experienced entrepreneurs and industry professionals to support startup and commercialization efforts.
Learn more →Free, confidential 1:1 business mentoring from SCORE Central Texas's experienced volunteer mentors — serving San Antonio and the surrounding region with guidance on starting and growing small businesses.
Learn more →Free, confidential 1:1 business mentoring from SCORE South Texas's volunteer mentors — serving Corpus Christi and the Coastal Bend Area with expert guidance on starting and growing small businesses.
Learn more →Free, confidential 1:1 business mentoring from SCORE Fort Worth's volunteer mentors with expertise across 62 industries — providing guidance in-person, by phone, or via email for Fort Worth and North Texas entrepreneurs.
Learn more →Free, confidential 1:1 business mentoring from SCORE Dallas's volunteer experts — one of the nation's first SCORE chapters with 50+ years of service — helping entrepreneurs start and grow businesses across 11 North Texas counties.
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