FOUNDERS, START YOUR ECONOMIC ENGINES!

STARTUP ACCELERATOR

Are you ready to take your business idea to the next level? Level Two Coworking, in partnership with MatchBOX Studios, offers a dynamic 7-week acceleration course designed to equip entrepreneurs and small business owners with the tools and knowledge needed to launch and grow their ventures.

With a curriculum valued at nearly $5,000, accepted applicants can participate for just $149, thanks to generous support from the Indiana Economic Development Corporation and other partners.  Join a community of like-minded individuals, gain access to expert mentorship, and transform your business aspirations into reality.

Comprehensive Curriculum

Engage in a structured 7-week program covering essential topics like marketing strategies, customer discovery, and business modeling.

Affordable Access

Benefit from a high-value course offered at a nominal fee of $149, making entrepreneurial education accessible to all.

Hybrid Learning

Participate in weekly 90-minute sessions either in-person at Level Two or virtually, accommodating diverse schedules and locations.

Exclusive Perks

Receive a one-year affiliate membership to Level Two and MatchBOX Coworking Studios for ongoing support and resources.

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The Curriculum

The course includes engaging weekly sessions with other local entrepreneurs at Level Two, and is designed to help them get their businesses started or moving forward. The class is hybrid and virtual participation is available.

7-week Course Schedule

  • Introduction, Elevator Pitches, and Entrepreneurial Style

  • Marketing Messages and Value Propositions

  • Customer Discovery and Product Market Fit

  • Market Sizing and Go To Market Strategy

  • Sales, Competition, and Business Models

  • Team, Next Steps, and Pitch Practice

  • 1:1 Pitch Swarm with Mentors and Coaches

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The Investment

The cost to join is only $149, but the course also requires time and work!

Application and Acceptance are required for participation.

Participation in the Acceleration course is explicitly designed as a no-equity arrangement. Our commitment is to provide valuable educational resources and support to entrepreneurs. We believe in fostering a collaborative and mutually beneficial learning environment, where participants retain full ownership and control of their businesses throughout and after the acceleration course.

Each week of the course includes a 90 minute hybrid class session that participants can join virtually or in person at Level Two. Participants should expect to invest an additional estimated 3+ hours per week in course work. The seventh week is a virtual pitch swarm where graduating participants share the slide deck that they created during the course and get 1:1 feedback from regional mentors.

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The Perks

Participation in our Accelerator provides exclusive perks beyond the course!

Course completion are required for post-course benefits.

  • One Year Affiliate Membership to Level Two Coworking Studio in Plainfield, IN (value: $999)

  • One Year Affiliate Membership to MatchBOX Coworking Studio in Lafayette, IN (value: $999)

  • Free Office Hours access to business support professionals in Plainfield and Lafayette

  • Access to the Level Two and MatchBOX teams, partners, and mentors for ideation, strategy, and coaching.

  • Access to the MatchBOX Micro Grant program.

  • A cohort of fellow entrepreneurs eager to collaborate, support, and encourage.

a proven success:

MatchBOX Zero-Equity Business Accelerator

MatchBOX Acceleration programs and courses are designed to meet innovators where they are in their journey and to help them take their businesses to the next level.

Since 2018 over 100 founders have graduated from MBXax Courses, spurring economic development in Greater Lafayette in beyond.


100+ Founders

have graduated from MBXax
acceleration courses

$80k Invested

in graduate entrepreneurs via
microgrant projects

75% of Grads

are still operating their
businesses today

help us transform potential into performance

Fuel the Future of Central Indiana

At Level Two Coworking, we believe in empowering entrepreneurs to drive economic growth and innovation within our community.  Our collaboration with MatchBOX Studios brings a proven 7-week acceleration course to aspiring and existing business owners in Indiana, offering them invaluable resources at a fraction of the cost.
This initiative not only fosters individual success but also contributes to the broader economic vitality of our region. By supporting this program, corporate sponsors have the opportunity to invest in the next generation of business leaders, promote local development, and demonstrate a commitment to community enrichment.
Together, we can build a thriving ecosystem where businesses flourish, and communities prosper.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP CHANGES

LIVES

Starting a business isn’t just about making a living, it’s a pathway to economic mobility and personal fulfillment.

Entrepreneurs are 2.5x more likely to report being "very happy" compared to traditional employees, gaining independence and creating opportunities for themselves and others.  Overall, 25% of entrepreneurs start businesses because they are dissatisfied with their previous jobs.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP CHANGES

COMMUNITIES

When small businesses thrive, communities become more vibrant, diverse, and resilient.

Small businesses drive 64% of new job creation in the U.S. each year, sparking innovation and fostering economic mobility in underserved areas.  Locally owned businesses re-circulate 48% of their revenue back into the local economy (compared to 14% for national chains).  Entrepreneurial activity correlates with significant net in-migration of educated workers and reversing trends of population decline.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP CHANGES

INNOVATION

Entrepreneurs are the spark behind many of the world's most impactful innovations. 

Startups are responsible for nearly 50% of all US patented innovations, and produce nearly 16 times more patents per employee than large firms. Entrepreneurial ecosystems contribute to regional innovation through spillover effects, where ideas and talent flow between startups and established companies.