Collective prosperity starts with small businesses

Accelerate Your Business Growth 

ESO’s free incubators equip Black and Latino entrepreneurs with bespoke tools for driving business growth. The Operate Incubator focuses on helping existing businesses optimize operations and scale effectively. Our community of like-minded entrepreneurs understand the unique challenges you face, and our programming is designed to address them head-on. ​​Our coaches champion your vision while bolstering your skills, confidence, and business acumen for strategic expansion.

Our incubator delivers impact in five key areas:

  • Black and Latino entrepreneurs need insights from folks who have been in their shoes. Our mentors have worked to build businesses from the ground up, enabling them to provide proven strategic guidance directly from lived experience.

  • Reach the right audience and tell your story. You’ll learn what tools you need to fuel effective marketing campaigns across digital, social media, and local outreach mediums.

  • Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs, industry experts, and potential collaborators. Our network is your network, providing you with valuable connections to propel your business forward.

  • Gain financial literacy and management skills directly from your mentors and fellow business owners. From budgeting to securing funding, ESO provides the resources needed to cultivate sustainable business models for long-term success.

  • Discover data-driven strategies to track, engage and retain customers. Happy customers are repeat customers, and we’ll give you our expert insights on creating an exceptional customer experience.

Criteria Checklist

$10K revenue

Formalized as
an LLC, S-corp,
or C-corp

Based in California

Apply down below, or feel free to contact us for more support.

Apply in 3 steps

Fill out an interest form

Connect with an ESO team member

We’ll be in touch with more information about the incubator and ensure it’s a fit.

Complete your application

You’ll receive an invite to join our upcoming incubator once your application is accepted.