Network-to-Capital Initiative
The Network-to-Capital Initiative is a flagship equity-free and cost-free program designed to support emerging entrepreneurs — including veterans, immigrants, Ukrainians, and other underrepresented founders — in converting trusted relationships into strategic growth and responsible capital pathways.
Led by Grand Founders, the initiative convenes vetted founders, strategic partners, family offices, and institutional leaders in a structured, values-driven environment focused on long-term enterprise resilience, economic development, and national security.
Program Overview
Unlike traditional accelerators or mentorship programs, the Network-to-Capital Initiative is built on access, trust, and institutional readiness, rather than transactional outcomes. The program operates primarily remotely. For participants based in New York — or those able to travel — weekly business breakfasts are hosted in the Flatiron area, with simultaneous online participation available. Each session includes at least two invited investors or industry leaders. The program spans four months, consisting of: - Two-Week Preparation & Readiness Phase - Ninety-Day Execution & Accountability Phase Selected founders participate in curated advisory sessions, practical working sessions with industry experts, private convenings, and selective introductions designed to strengthen credibility, governance, and growth readiness. The program is industry-agnostic, with strategic emphasis on sectors critical to economic resilience and national security, including: Space Tech, Defense Tech, Cybersecurity, Energy Security, Food Security,Financial Technology.
Founder Eligibility Criteria
Program Structure & Commitments
Program Pillars
Outcomes & Benefits for Top Performers
Timeline
Application Process
Mentors
Governance & Disclosures
Network-to-Capital Initiative
The Network-to-Capital Initiative is a flagship equity-free and cost-free program designed to support emerging entrepreneurs — including veterans, immigrants, Ukrainians, and other underrepresented founders — in converting trusted relationships into strategic growth and responsible capital pathways.
Led by Grand Founders, the initiative convenes vetted founders, strategic partners, family offices, and institutional leaders in a structured, values-driven environment focused on long-term enterprise resilience, economic development, and national security.
Program Overview
Unlike traditional accelerators or mentorship programs, the Network-to-Capital Initiative is built on access, trust, and institutional readiness, rather than transactional outcomes. The program operates primarily remotely. For participants based in New York — or those able to travel — weekly business breakfasts are hosted in the Flatiron area, with simultaneous online participation available. Each session includes at least two invited investors or industry leaders. The program spans four months, consisting of: - Two-Week Preparation & Readiness Phase - Ninety-Day Execution & Accountability Phase Selected founders participate in curated advisory sessions, practical working sessions with industry experts, private convenings, and selective introductions designed to strengthen credibility, governance, and growth readiness. The program is industry-agnostic, with strategic emphasis on sectors critical to economic resilience and national security, including: Space Tech, Defense Tech, Cybersecurity, Energy Security, Food Security,Financial Technology.
Founder Eligibility Criteria
Program Pillars
Outcomes & Benefits for Top Performers
Timeline
Application Process
Mentors