Venture Scale

The Arizona Commerce Authority, in partnership with Bridge Entrepreneurs Network, Omni Institute and TrueSpace, is proud to present Venture Scale, the first program in Arizona's ecosystem with the goal to accelerate business growth.

Over the course of nine months, this cohort-based program equips ambitious entrepreneurs with the structure, insight, and support needed to become ready for a Series A raise and beyond. This isn't theory—it's a hands-on, guided process built to transform how to operate, lead, and grow.

APPLY

Venture Scale gives participants direct access to expert partners and proven frameworks. This helps them:

• Unlock data-driven insights that sharpen decision-making and reveal growth opportunities
• Develop a clear, strategic approach to raising their next round of capital with confidence
• Build resilient operational and financial systems that support sustainable scale
• Strengthen leadership capabilities and design organizations that can evolve with growth

Venture Scale is built on Gallup's Entrepreneurship Model, applying a research-backed framework to help founders accelerate their trajectory and fuel the region's next wave of breakout companies.

• August 20 - in-person, full day
• September 9 - virtual, 11am-1pm MT
• October 14 - virtual, 11am-1pm MT
• November 11 - in-person, full day
• December 9 - virtual, 11am-1pm MT
• January 13 - virtual, 11am-1pm MT
• February 10 - virtual, 11am-1pm MT
• March 10 - virtual, 11am-1pm MT
• April 14 - in-person, full day

• Arizona-based company
• $500K or more in annual revenue 
• Actively considering or preparing for a Seed or Series A raise
• Founder/CEO able to commit to the full nine-month program
• Ready to engage in a hands-on, cohort-based process

If you're ready to scale intentionally, lead with clarity, and build a company designed to endure, now is the time to step forward.

This program is highly subsidized through an ACA managed grant program. As a condition of participation, founders are required to contribute $1,500 toward program costs. Payment instructions will be provided upon acceptance.  (Program value: $7,500 per person)

Availability is limited, and demand is expected to be high.