Deadline: 31 August 2023
Applications are now open for the EY Entrepreneurs Access Network (EAN) to help Black- and Latino-owned companies address the disparity gap for greater growth.
EAN is designed to be a manageable 12-month program for the busy executive. The platform includes assessments, 1:1 coaching, curriculum customized based on needs, access to online tools, networking events and promotional exposure.
EAN is an educational program (no fee) developed for Black and Latino entrepreneurs. For program participants, EAN aligns an EY executive to help provide access to resources, capital, network opportunities and other growth drivers for their company.
Benefits
Those joining the Entrepreneurs Access Network community will:
- Join an elite network of the country’s best entrepreneurs
- Be part of a community of Black and Latino high-growth company leaders
- Experience an educational platform designed for today’s busy executive
- Be invited to webcasts featuring top business leaders and organizations
- Be assigned an EY professional as an EAN Relationship Ambassador to help guide through the EAN 12-month growth journey.
Eligibility Requirements
- Applicants must be a Black or Latino CEO or founder of any privately held company in the US.
- Company must be more than two years old and 51% minority (Black/Latino) owned.
- Multiple co-founders may apply as a group, if 51% ownership criteria is met.
- Only for-profit businesses may apply.
- For entrepreneurs who have sought outside investment, the founding entrepreneur may still apply if majority ownership stake is retained after deducting all outside investments.
For more information, visit Ernst & Young.
