You must be at least 18+ years old at the time of application submission and if your existing business or startup matches the requirements.
I am super excited to announce that we are launching a special contest and fundraiser for a new program, the Mommy Jerk Academy!
I’ll summarize the program and contest here, but you can find all the details, contest rules, exclusions, legal stuff and more info on how to enter later this week at mommyjerk.media/mja2021
Mommy Jerk Academy will act as a catalyst, enabling female-founded and diverse startups to spring their business at the vulnerable early stage of inception, through the crucial seed investment.
Our aim is to empower women by offering affordable tools and support to establish new businesses, stabilize their existing companies, generate sustainable profits, strategize for future growth and contribute to the growth and economic development of their respective communities.
By sponsoring our programs to help us reach our fundraising goals, you or your organization are not only contributing to social good, but also creating an excellent opportunity to meet promising early-stage female founders!
We invite female owned and gender-diverse startups from all over the US to participate in our essay and pitch Startup Competition.
We also invite individuals and organizations to sponsor this project to help us further our mission and award upcoming innovators, entrepreneurs, and future leaders to help accelerate their journey on their path to success.
Here is a summary of the terms:
Existing Businesses in need of a brand revamp where the majority of stakeholders are women or 100% woman owned businesses
Female founded startups where the majority of ownership belongs to women.You must be at least 18+ years old at the time of application submission and if your existing business or startup matches the requirements.
The application starting line and deadline extended!
Application entries open officially on Friday December 10 at 3:00 pm and close on February 25, at 11:59 pm EST
The deadline for sponsorship
Fundraising sponsorships close on February 25, 2022 at 11:59 pm EST
How will you know that you were selected?
We will reach out to finalists privately via email and phone to verify eligibility. A criminal background check is required to win.
We will announce the finalists live on Instagram, Monday, February 28, 2022 at 12:00 pm and notify the winner directly.
How and when are the finalists determined?
All eligible, completed, and submitted applications are reviewed by me, Colette Marcellene Ether, as well our Mommy Jerk Academy Advisory panel. This panel consists of local and industry experts, mentors, and investors.
The goals and objectives of the panel are to determine the efficacy of applicants' submitted concept plan, brand goal, idea, and or business plans, as well as the background, or the individual or company.
*All Finalists must agree to a criminal background check.
*Winner’s are responsible for state, local and federal prize value taxes.
*Winner Prize Package details and value determined by final fundraising total at deadline date and time.
*Plagiarism, falsification of story, copyright infringement, or other fraudulent measures associated with contest eligibility will result in disqualification and possible legal action.
More info on how to enter later, terms, eligibility, terms and conditions will be posted later this week at mommyjerk.media/mja2021
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