SUPPORTS
Cohort Management
Is there a suggested timeline for launching CO.STARTERS Core?
We created this document to aid in the management of your Core program launch. Consider this as a starting point to guide you through the process.
How should I use my Local Group?
As part of the setup, we create a Local Group for your organization. This group helps you create connections within your community across cohorts and acts as an alumni group. Post events, polls, prompts, [...]
How do I integrate Zoom links in Mighty Networks?
If you are running a virtual cohort, you can use your own Zoom account to add call links into your cohort in Mighty Networks. This is done once you are in your cohort by clicking [...]
Does CO.STARTERS provide an application as part of the Mighty Networks support platform?
Over the years we’ve found organizations have preferred platforms and processes for vetting and accepting program applications. You may use whatever platform works best for your organization. However, if you don’t have your own or [...]
What do participants get through the cohort support platform?
The platform provides additional resources, deeper connections to their cohort, and a local (and international!) community of support. More specifically, the platform has links to further reading, digital spreadsheets, a group chat feature, direct [...]
How do participants enroll in the Mighty Networks cohort support platform?
When you order your cohort kit, the CO.STARTERS team will automatically set up your cohort in Mighty Networks. We’ll send you a unique link and email copy to send to people you’ve already accepted into [...]
What is Mighty Networks?
Mighty Networks is an online community education platform that is used as a support tool for the CO.STARTERS cohort-based programs.. This platform not only provides participants with additional program-related resources, it also allows for [...]
What do participants get out of CO.STARTERS Core?
Our guarantee is that participants will know their next step. Additionally, they'll get: A deeper understanding of how to create a sustainable business, i.e. a process for figuring out whether or not an idea is [...]
Who is the ideal participant for CO.STARTERS Core?
The best candidate for CO.STARTERS Core is either (1) someone with a new idea for a business or (2) an existing business looking to become more sustainable, launch a new product or service, or scale. [...]
What do I do if a participant requests that everyone sign a confidentiality agreement?
As a general rule, we do not encourage the signing of confidentiality agreements as part of the CO.STARTERS process. It’s important that the group establish enough trust that participants aren’t worried their ideas will be [...]
What is the expectation on providing food for participants?
It’s completely up to your organization what and how much you provide, but we do recommend at least having some light snacks on hand (fruit, trail mix, chocolate) and allowing people to bring their own [...]
What is CO.STARTERS’s policy on offering scholarships to program participants?
We love scholarships and encourage you to take measures to ensure there are no barriers for people who really can’t afford it! Use scholarships, bartering, sliding-scale pricing—anything to make sure people get the help [...]
What are best practices for screening/vetting applicants once they’ve applied?
The most important criteria we recommend looking for are around personality and attitude, more than the idea. Commitment to the process, willingness to question ideas and adapt to feedback, and willingness to engage in [...]