Clearco and FounderMade Launch First-Ever Online D2C Business Training Program, FounderU
February 2, 2022
Clearco, the world's largest e-commerce investor and the company revolutionizing the way founders grow their businesses, today announced the launch of an extended partnership with FounderMade, a Tarsus company. This revised partnership includes the launch of a new $20M fund which will help provide equity-free capital and financial tools to grow and scale D2C and e-commerce businesses in the FounderMade ecosystem.
As part of this newly revised partnership, Clearco will launch FounderU—the first-ever D2C business training program designed specifically for high-growth entrepreneurs in the FounderMade ecosystem. The intensive three-month training program will be hosted virtually by executives from industry leading brands like Hint Water, ClassPass, Supergoop!, Gorgias and Common Thread Collective. Curriculum will cover everything a founder needs to know to grow their business with topics ranging from Acronym Theory to Customer Chemistry, Email and SMS Marketing 101 to Building an A+ team, and more.
“We are excited to be growing our partnership with FounderMade - there are so many synergies between our platforms that working alongside them will allow us to support more entrepreneurs in the ecosystem. Capital is vital for businesses to scale but training and mentorship create a foundation for growth and development. The training these Founders will receive through this partnership will allow them to tackle tough challenges, learn innovative approaches to scaling, and become part of a network of diverse entrepreneurs.” said Michele Romanow, Co-founder and President of Clearco.
“As a Clearco-funded customer and a speaker at past FounderMade events, this extended partnership between the two is a perfect match. They are both aligned in their missions of helping founders by providing them with the tools to succeed. The funding and insights from Clearco, combined with the educational resources and platform from FounderMade, will arm founders with invaluable knowledge to help them on their entrepreneurial journey." said Kevin Gould, Co-founder of GLAMNETIC.
After a successful 2021 partnership which led to 102 funded deals and over $14 million in capital deployed - a new, more robust alliance is being formed for 2022. FounderMade is a unique platform and ecosystem for brands looking for solutions and ways to remove barriers to scaling. The platform is a virtual and live destination for consumer businesses to activate accelerated growth. FounderMade has previously showcased prominent entrepreneurs such as Miranda Kerr, Huda Kattan, and Bobbi Brown
“There’s nothing more exciting than helping high-growth companies scale. Clearco does just that by democratizing capital in a way that helps entrepreneurs focus on growing company revenue over collecting term sheets. We couldn’t be more proud to launch our first-ever D2C training program where founders and executives can gain access to the right source of capital and the highest-caliber mentors.” Said Meghan Asha, Founder & CEO of FounderMade.
Enrollment for the FounderU business school program is open from now until February 18th, 2022. All are welcome to apply at https://www.foundermade.co/clearco-founderu
About Clearco:
Clearco is the world's largest e-commerce investor providing equity-free capital solutions to e-commerce businesses. Clearco’s gives founders real-time access to a global network of partners in addition to insights and data tools to help support them scale their business.
Clearco has advanced more than $3B to more than 6,500 brands, including Vanity Planet, GLAMNETIC, Public Goods, Soludos, and Monos. For more information visit clear.co and @getClearco.
About FounderMade:
FounderMade is a future-minded media company, with a focus on best-in-class experiences and content, created specifically for brand innovators of tomorrow. Our ecosystem provides access to brand and solution discovery that propels your business forward - from pre-revenue to enterprise. Internationally recognized, FounderMade is the destination virtual & live platform for consumer businesses to activate accelerated growth.
Partner Voices
Overview:
The award-winning Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) goes the extra mile to make every day extraordinary by offering customer service excellence and industry-leading partnerships. From their dedicated in-house Rigging team to their robust Exhibitor Services, The Center of Hospitality brings your imagination to life by helping you host unforgettable meetings and events. With more than 2 million square feet of exhibit space, world-class services and a dream destination, we are committed to making even the most ambitious conventions a reality.
In October 2023, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted to approve allocating Tourist Development Tax funding for the $560 million Phase 5A completion of the OCCC. The Convention Way Grand Concourse project will include enhancements to the North-South Building, featuring an additional 60,000 square feet of meeting space, an 80,000- square-foot ballroom and new entry to the North-South Building along Convention Way.
“We are thrilled to begin work on completing our North-South Building which will allow us to meet the growing needs of our clients,” said OCCC Executive Director Mark Tester. “As an economic driver for the community, this project will provide the Center with connectivity and meeting space to host more events and continue to infuse the local economy with new money and expanding business opportunities.”
Amenities:
The Center of Hospitality goes above and beyond by offering world-class customer service and industry-leading partnerships. From the largest convention center Wi-Fi network to custom LAN/WAN design, the Center takes pride in enhancing exhibitor and customer experience.
The OCCC is the exclusive provider of electricity (24-hour power at no additional cost), aerial rigging and lighting, water, natural gas and propane, compressed air, and cable TV services. Convenience
The Center is at the epicenter of the destination, with an abundance of hotels, restaurants, and attractions within walking distance. Pedestrian bridges connect both buildings to more than 5,200 rooms and is within a 15-minute drive from the Orlando International Airport. The convenience of the location goes hand-in-hand with top notch service to help meet an event’s every need.
Gold Key Members
The OCCC’s Gold Key Members represent the best of the best when it comes to exceptional service and exclusive benefits for clients, exhibitors and guests. The Center’s Gold Key memberships with Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando and Walt Disney World greatly enhance meeting planner and attendee experiences offering world-renowned venues, immersive experiences and creative resources for their events.
OCCC Events:
This fiscal year, the OCCC is projected to host 168 events, 1.7 million attendees, and $2.9 billion in economic impact.
The Center’s top five events during their 2022-2023 fiscal year included:
AAU Jr. National Volleyball Championships 2023
200,000 Attendees
$257 Million in Economic Impact
MEGACON 2023
160,000 Attendees
$205 Million in Economic Impact
Open Championship Series 2023
69,500 Attendees
$89 Million in Economic Impact
Sunshine Classic 2023
42,000 Attendees
$54 Million in Economic Impact
Premiere Orlando 2023
42,000 Attendees
$108 Million in Economic Impact
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