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Program Overview

  • Assessment

    Candidates within 24 months of the end of their service obligations apply to our Darkhorse team where we’ll provide initial guidance and support in preparation to onboard suitable candidates into the first phase of our program. Candidates will be given introductory briefings on what the program entails.

  • Academics

    Initial training will touch on all aspects of starting a small business, being an entrepreneur, and refining a business concept through market research. You will learn the fundamentals of business as you prepare your venture ideas to develop in Phase 2.

  • Concept Development

    Using the entrepreneurial knowledge gained in Phase 1, you will be assigned a knowledgeable mentor in the specific area of their developing venture. To reduce fear of increased geographic competition, a mentor from another area of the country will assist in developing the business plan and concept to be presented for capitalization.

  • Launch

    Launch mentorship will be a crucial enabler to success in this phase. Depending on the business, mentors will be interviewed and selected to assist in a manner similar to the mentors in Phase-2. These mentors will be available to you to provide feedback and guidance as you transition from the planning phase and begin the startup phase of your venture.

Take the Next Step

Looking out on what comes next after military service can be intimidating. If you’re here you’ve looked out onto the job market and have had second thoughts on your suitability to fit as an employee. You’re looking for a new challenge, one where you can chart your own course and make your own way on your skill and guile as an entrepreneur. Daring to try has brought you this far, take the next step and reach out to us to begin the journey.

Please fill out this contact form or email us at contact@darkhorsebenefits.com