At SOAR Innovation, we help founders start, grow, and scale, and our Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) program is designed for those ready to take their business to the next level. If you’ve refined your business and are preparing to scale, the EIR program provides the strategic support, mentorship, and connections you need to achieve your goals.

But access to the EIR program isn’t automatic. Our team works closely with you to ensure your startup is positioned to fully leverage the intensive support and opportunities it offers. Through our guidance, we’ll help you assess your readiness, strengthen your foundation, and determine the right time to take the next step toward sustainable growth and expansion.

Who is the EIR Program For?

The EIR program is designed for startups that have:

• A validated business model with proven traction and a clear path to scaling.
• A strong value proposition and an established market presence.
• Growth momentum, with a focus on scaling operations and expanding market reach.
• Funding readiness, whether seeking venture capital, grants, or other investment opportunities.
• Clear business goals and a commitment to tracking and optimizing key performance metrics.

Not sure if you’re ready? No worries—our SOAR Innovation team will work with you first to refine your business strategy, improve your pitch, and help you build a strong foundation so you can fully benefit from the EIR program when the time is right.

What to Expect from the Entrepreneur in Residence Program

Once you’re ready, the EIR program provides high-touch, customized support to help you scale and prepare for investment. Here’s what you can expect:

1. Intensive 1-on-1 Coaching

With direct access to an experienced Entrepreneur in Residence, you’ll receive personalized coaching to tackle your unique challenges and opportunities. We’ll help you:

• Fine-tune your business and revenue model for sustainable scaling.
• Sharpen your investment strategy and financial planning.
• Develop a clear, compelling growth roadmap to stay on track.
• Prepare for strategic opportunities, partnerships, and expansion.

This coaching is hands-on and customized to your startup’s needs—ensuring you’re always working toward meaningful milestones.

2. Access to Capital and Investment Opportunities

Securing funding is often a major hurdle for startups, and our EIRs will work closely with you to ensure you’re fully prepared to attract the right investment at the right time. With our support, you’ll:

• Get connected to investors and funding sources that align with your goals.
• Perfect your pitch and investor messaging for maximum impact.
• Identify and pursue grants and alternative funding opportunities.
• Build the confidence to walk into investor meetings with a solid game plan.

We’ll make sure you enter the funding process fully prepared and positioned for success.

3. Strategic Growth Planning

Growth isn’t just about selling more—it’s about scaling smart. Our EIRs will help you build a scalable operational strategy that aligns with your goals, focusing on:

• Operational efficiency to scale without overwhelming resources.
• Market expansion strategies to reach new customers and regions.
• Strategic partnerships to fuel business development and growth.

We’ll help you design a plan that allows you to scale strategically and sustainably.

4. Exclusive Connections to Key Resources

One of the biggest benefits of the EIR program is access to a network of industry experts, mentors, and investors. Through the program, you’ll be introduced to:

• Strategic partners who can accelerate your growth.
• Funding sources including angel investors and venture capital firms.
• Industry mentors who can provide sector-specific insights and guidance.

We don’t just introduce you—we stay involved to ensure these connections turn into real opportunities.

How to Get Started: Preparing for the EIR Program

Access to the EIR program is a major opportunity, and it’s important that your startup is fully prepared to take advantage of it. That’s why our team will work with you first to:

1. Evaluate your business readiness and identify key areas for improvement.
2. Refine your growth strategy and align your business model with market needs.
3. Prepare you for funding opportunities through coaching and mentorship.
4. Develop key business assets such as pitch decks, financial models, and growth plans.

Once you’ve worked closely with our team and achieved the necessary milestones, you’ll be ready to fully engage with an Entrepreneur in Residence and unlock the program’s full potential.

Why Work with an Entrepreneur in Residence?

Having an EIR in your corner gives you access to:

• Seasoned entrepreneurial experience from professionals who have successfully scaled businesses.
• Customized, high-impact coaching focused on your specific goals and challenges.
• Direct pathways to funding opportunities with a structured approach to investor readiness.
• Accountability and support to keep you focused and moving forward.

You’ve done the work to get this far—now let’s take your startup to the next level together.

Are You Ready to Scale? Let’s Find Out!

If you think you’re ready to scale with the help of an Entrepreneur in Residence, the first step is working with the SOAR Innovation team to ensure you’re fully prepared to make the most of this opportunity.

Contact us today to get started on your journey toward scaling success.