Compass is a quarterly 12-week structured program of education, mentorship, and coaching for those who have decided to get started.  Participants pay just $150 of the $1,100 value per seat; the rest of the cost is subsidized by Start Fort Wayne's generous supporters.

All 12 cohort meetings are working sessions.  Entrepreneurs will
create or refine their plan, practice pitching their plan, refine the plan with customer engagement, meet one-on-one with their coach, and get feedback from mentors.

No startup experience is necessary.  The venture need not be launched, and any kind of business is fine.  Entrepreneurs just need to bring enthusiasm and work ethic.

Following are the dates and times for Compass:

Fall:  September 9, 2017 – November 18, 2017
Winter:  December 2, 2017 – February 17, 2018
Spring:  March 3, 2018 – May 19, 2018
Summer:  June 2, 2018 – August 18, 2018
 
Sessions are held at Start Fort Wayne’s Atrium coworking space at 111 W. Berry St., Suite 211, Fort Wayne, IN 46802.