Startup Momentum
Build, Validate, & Accelerate
to Market in 3 Days
Join an elite group of entrepreneurs and investors in a 3-day immersive workshop led by Rakia Finley, a visionary leader behind multi-million-dollar ventures.
Why This Workshop Will Transform Your Business
Access exclusive growth strategies from a seasoned entrepreneur who has guided businesses to multi-million-dollar exits.
Learn how to secure high-value funding and scale your business with insider insights that drive results.
Gain personalized advice and hands-on guidance tailored to your unique business challenges.
Connect with a network of elite founders and investors who are shaping the future of the industry.
What You'll Learn in the Workshop
The workshop is designed to provide actionable insights and strategies to take your business to the next level. Key learnings include:
Growth Strategies
Proven methods to accelerate your business’s expansion.
Identifying Market Share
Techniques for targeting and growing your market presence.
Business Model Development
Build robust models tailored for scalability and success.
Personalized Advice
Tailored insights from Rakia Finley, focused on your unique business challenges and goals.
Comprehensive Checklist for Product Launches
A step-by-step guide to ensure your digital product launch is seamless and well-organized.
Idea Validation
Refine your concepts and ensure market fit with expert guidance.
Product Development & Scaling
Learn how to grow and scale effectively from development to customer acquisition.
Rapid Concept Visualization
Visualize your ideas and make informed decisions before committing to full-scale development.
About Rakia Finley:
Rakia Finley is a trailblazing entrepreneur, investor, and digital strategist with over 20 years of experience transforming business ideas into thriving ventures. As the founder of Copper & Vine, a premier digital innovation agency, Rakia has empowered more than 300 startups, nonprofits, and high-growth companies to achieve remarkable success in product development, scaling, and securing funding.
Known as one of the most impactful voices in tech and entrepreneurship, Rakia has been recognized as North America’s first Black female owner of a private software and product development firm. Her accolades include being named one of FemTech’s “Powerful Women Programmers” and earning the title of Salesforce MVP. Her passion for innovation has led her to collaborate with Fortune 500 brands, such as Starwood Hotels and J.D. Power, as well as mission-driven organizations like NASA SpaceApps and SheaMoisture.
Rakia’s approach blends technical expertise with a commitment to inclusivity and equity in the tech industry. She co-founded FIN Digital, an AI-focused firm, and has been instrumental in initiatives such as the Obama Administration’s "Girls in STEM" program, which opens pathways for women of color in technology.
Through Startup Momentum, Rakia is dedicated to helping founders and entrepreneurs refine their visions, validate market opportunities, and scale their businesses for sustained growth. With a proven track record of guiding clients to multi-million-dollar exits and acquisitions, Rakia provides strategic insights and actionable tools that empower participants to reach their full potential.
The Copper & Vine Team
Behind Rakia is a diverse team of specialists, each with extensive experience in driving business success:
Business Analysts: Dedicated to turning your goals into actionable strategies, ensuring project alignment with your vision and business objectives.
Agile Developers
Experts in building scalable and secure solutions, using the latest technologies to ensure reliability and cutting-edge performance.
Creative Designers
Masters in crafting engaging, user-centered designs that reflect your brand while enhancing the user experience.
Business Analysts
Dedicated to turning your goals into actionable strategies, ensuring project alignment with your vision and business objectives.
Past Client Highlights
We’ve partnered with some of the world’s leading brands, nonprofits, and high-growth businesses to deliver innovative digital solutions that drive real results. Here’s a glimpse into our most impactful collaborations:
Starwood Hotels
Designed a groundbreaking virtual booking and room management solution, helping the hospitality giant streamline guest experiences and achieve new efficiencies.
J.D. Power
Led a digital transformation that transitioned the company’s surveys to a mobile platform, saving over $3 million annually.
NASA SpaceApps
Supported innovation in government and aerospace through NASA’s global hackathon, fostering solutions for complex, data-driven challenges.
SheaMoisture
Partnered to create digital solutions that support brand engagement and reach, furthering SheaMoisture’s mission-driven impact in beauty and wellness.
From nonprofits to Fortune 500 companies, Copper & Vine brings a unique blend of creativity, technical expertise, and business strategy to every project. Our custom solutions consistently empower our clients to achieve significant milestones, from multi-million-dollar savings to global impact initiatives.
Detailed Agenda and Schedule
Next Accelerator Dates
January 20-23, 2025 | February 18-20, 2025 | April 15-17, 2025
When you register for Startup Momentum, you’ll gain access to any of our upcoming accelerator dates. Simply choose the session that works best for your schedule to kick-start your business journey.
Our 3-Day Online Accelerator is designed to provide maximum impact with a structured, focused schedule. Each day is packed with actionable insights, hands-on exercises, and interactive sessions to help you transform your idea into a scalable, investor-ready business.
Day 1: Laying the Foundation
Time: 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM (EST)
12:30 PM | Welcome & Program Overview
Kick off with an introduction to the program, setting expectations, and connecting with your mentor and peers.
1:00 PM | Creating & Validating High-Value Business Ideas
Refine your concept and validate its market potential with actionable tools and research techniques.
1:30 PM | Developing a Powerful Growth Strategy
Build a scalable growth roadmap, covering market positioning, target audience identification, and customer acquisition strategies.
2:00 PM | Break
2:30 PM | Mastering the First Steps to Ideation and Validation
Gain practical tools to test your idea in real-world scenarios and gather meaningful feedback to ensure market fit.
3:00 PM | Q&A and Wrap-Up
Review insights from Day 1, address participant questions, and prepare for Day 2.
Day 2: Building for Success
Time: 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM (EST)
12:30 PM | Day 1 Recap & Day 2 Goals
Reflect on Day 1 outcomes and set a clear focus for designing user experiences and preparing execution plans.
1:00 PM | Building Your User Flow (From Vision to Paper)
Map the customer journey and translate your vision into a clear, actionable user flow.
1:30 PM | Designing a Premium User Experience
Learn user-centered design principles to create engaging, intuitive products that captivate your audience.
2:00 PM | Break
2:30 PM | Prepping Documentation for Successful Execution
Develop essential documents like wireframes and technical briefs to guide your product development and ensure seamless execution.
3:00 PM | Q&A and Wrap-Up
Reflect on Day 2 learnings, address participant questions, and discuss next steps. Leave with a comprehensive user experience plan and supporting documents.
Day 3: Accelerating Growth
Time: 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM (EST)
12:30 PM | Day 2 Recap & Day 3 Goals
Review Day 2 insights and focus on building scalable business models and preparing for market entry.
1:00 PM | Determining Your Business Model
Identify sustainable revenue streams and design a business model optimized for growth and long-term success.
1:30 PM | Pitching and Stepping Into the Market
Craft and deliver a compelling pitch that captures investor and customer interest, building confidence in your messaging.
2:00 PM | Break
2:30 PM | Preparing for Design & Launch
Transition from idea to market-ready product by finalizing design assets and branding considerations.
3:00 PM | Final Q&A & Wrap-Up
Review key takeaways from the accelerator, discuss next steps, and get personalized advice for post-workshop action. This session ensures you leave with a clear, actionable plan.
Bonus 1-on-1 Sessions
Pre-Workshop 1-on-1
Before the accelerator, schedule a 1-on-1 session to align on your goals, customize your focus areas, and ensure you’re prepared to get the most from the workshop.
Post-Workshop 1-on-1
After the workshop, reconvene to review your progress, address any questions, and receive tailored advice for implementing your roadmap.
What’s Included in Your $1,999 Investment:
Your investment in this 3-day accelerator program includes a comprehensive set of tools, resources, and personalized support to help you build, refine, and scale your business idea. Here’s what you’ll receive:
12 Hours of Live, Interactive Workshop Instruction
Gain expert guidance through live sessions, where you’ll learn proven growth strategies, participate in hands-on exercises, and apply insights directly to your business.
2 Personalized 1-on-1 Sessions
Start and finish the accelerator with 1-on-1 sessions tailored specifically to your goals. In the pre-workshop session, we’ll align on your objectives and prepare you for success. In the post-workshop session, we’ll review your action plan and provide guidance for implementation.
Actionable Workbooks and Resources
Receive detailed workbooks, templates, and strategic resources that guide you step-by-step through each phase of product development, user experience design, and scaling strategies. These materials will be valuable references as you execute your plans.
Access to a Network of Like-Minded Entrepreneurs and Founders
Join an exclusive community of ambitious founders, entrepreneurs, and investors. Connect, share ideas, and build relationships with people who are equally driven to succeed, creating opportunities for collaboration and ongoing support.
Why It’s Worth It
Investing in this accelerator is an investment in your future success.
By joining this exclusive program, you’ll gain the skills, insights, and strategies needed to increase your business’s revenue potential, secure funding opportunities, and fast-track your path to success. With a complete roadmap and personalized guidance, you’ll leave the accelerator prepared to:
Attract Investors:
Develop an investor-ready pitch and market entry strategy that maximizes your chances of securing funding and building long-term financial sustainability.
Accelerate Growth:
Implement proven growth techniques and operational strategies that set you up to scale efficiently and effectively, avoiding common pitfalls.
Enhance Revenue Potential:
Gain confidence in a sustainable business model, strong user experience design, and data-driven marketing approaches that boost customer engagement and sales.
This is more than a workshop—it’s a transformative experience that provides you with everything you need to go from idea to scalable business. For $1,999, you’re not just purchasing a program; you’re investing in the future of your business and setting the stage for lasting impact and success.
Comparison with Alternative Options
When it comes to turning a business idea into a successful, scalable venture, there are many paths you could take. Here’s how our 3-day accelerator stands apart from other options:
1. Self-Study & Online Courses
While self-study is flexible, it often lacks depth and personalization.
Generic courses and online materials can provide a foundation, but they rarely address the unique needs of each founder’s business. Without expert guidance, it’s easy to feel lost or spend months figuring out how to apply what you've learned to your specific goals.
How We're Different
Hands-On, Interactive Learning: Our accelerator includes 12 hours of live, interactive instruction, ensuring you get real-time feedback and guidance as you apply concepts to your own business.
Tailored 1-on-1 Support: With two personalized sessions, one before and one after the workshop, we help you align your goals and refine your roadmap to fit your vision and market.
Immediate, Actionable Insights: Unlike self-study, where results can take months, this program provides a practical, fast-tracked approach. In just 3 days, you'll have a complete, investor-ready strategy and next steps.
2. Hiring a Consultant
Hiring a consultant can be effective but is often costly and lacks the educational component.
Consultants typically charge premium rates and work on their own timelines. They may provide strategies but won’t necessarily equip you with the skills and understanding to confidently run and scale your business on your own.
How We're Different
Empowering, Not Just Advising: Our approach empowers you to take charge of your business growth. You’ll learn the strategies and techniques yourself, gaining the confidence and know-how to make informed decisions long after the workshop ends.
Cost-Effective: For a fraction of the cost of a long-term consultant, you’ll gain practical skills, high-impact strategies, and a personalized growth roadmap to drive your business forward.
Ongoing Support: Instead of handing over a plan and stepping back, we remain available through post-workshop support and access to a community of like-minded founders.
3. Traditional Workshops or Conferences
Traditional workshops and conferences can be informative but are often one-size-fits-all and lack individual attention. With limited time for personalized guidance, these events tend to focus on broad topics without addressing the specific challenges that each founder faces.
How We're Different
Customized for Multi-Location and Scaling Needs: This accelerator is crafted specifically for founders and entrepreneurs looking to scale, rather than generic business advice. Each session is laser-focused on growth, market entry, and sustainability.
Small Group, High-Impact Environment: This workshop prioritizes a small, focused group, allowing for meaningful interactions, hands-on exercises, and real-time feedback from industry experts.
Direct Application to Your Business: Our curriculum is designed to apply directly to your business, with tailored exercises and strategies you can implement immediately. Unlike a conference or broad workshop, you’ll leave with a customized, step-by-step action plan ready for execution.
Why Choose This Accelerator?
In just 3 days, you’ll gain what could take months or even years to achieve on your own or with traditional methods. Copper & Vine’s accelerator is designed to deliver high-impact results quickly, equipping you with the skills, knowledge, and tools you need to succeed. Our blend of expert mentorship, personalized support, and hands-on application ensures you’re not only prepared to launch but to scale and thrive.
What You Will Achieve
A Fully Validated Business Idea
Ensure your concept aligns with real market needs through proven validation techniques, setting a strong foundation for success.
A Roadmap for Scaling and Growth
Walk away with a detailed, actionable plan tailored to your business, guiding you from market entry to operational scaling and profitability.
An Investor-Ready Pitch
Create a polished, compelling pitch that effectively communicates your business value and positions you to secure funding from top-tier investors.
Strategies to Accelerate Growth
Learn advanced tools and techniques for customer acquisition, digital marketing, and operational efficiency, equipping you to scale with confidence.
Workshop Agenda:
Strategic Insights for Business Growth
Day 1
Foundational Strategy & Market Opportunities
Identifying and validating market opportunities
Crafting a comprehensive business model for scalable growth
Day 2
Securing Funding & Building a Winning Team
Navigating the funding landscape and attracting the right investors
Building and managing high- performance teams for growth
Day 3
Growth Hacking & Digital Transformation
Mastering growth hacking techniques and digital marketing strategies
Planning for long-term growth and market leadership
Real Success from Past Attendees
Founder of a Multi-Million-Dollar Startup
Working with Rakia completely transformed our business. Her insights on scaling and securing funding directly contributed to our $10M acquisition within a year.
Tech Entrepreneur
Rakia’s personalized guidance and business strategies were game-changers for us. We went from concept to a high-growth business in record time.
Is This Workshop for You?
Seasoned Entrepreneurs & Founders
looking to scale their existing ventures.
Investors & Business Leaders
eager to drive digital transformation and maximize returns.
Visionary Entrepreneurs
ready to turn innovative ideas into market-leading products.
Workshop Details
Dates: January 21-23 | February 18-20 | April 15-17
Time: 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM EST (3 hours/day for 3 days)
Fee: $1999 (an investment in your growth and success)
Location: Online (via Zoom) – join from anywhere
Limited Availability: Spaces are limited to ensure personalized attention and hands-on guidance. Reserve your spot today before it fills up!
Workshop Curriculum Breakdown
1st 1-on-1 Session
Timing: Scheduled before the accelerator begins
Purpose: Align your goals and ensure your workshop experience is tailored for success
Kick off your accelerator journey with a personalized 1-on-1 session with your mentor. In this essential meeting, you’ll:
Clarify Your Vision: Dive into your business idea, target market, and challenges to identify what matters most to your success.
Set Strategic Goals: Define the specific outcomes you want to achieve, whether it’s refining your growth plan, validating your product, or preparing for market entry.
Customize Your Experience: Tailor the accelerator to focus on the areas that will deliver the greatest impact for your unique business needs.
This session ensures you’re ready to make the most of every minute of the workshop, with a clear roadmap and a strategy designed for your success.
Day 1
Laying the Foundation
Set a strong foundation for your business with actionable insights to refine your ideas and validate them in the market.
Creating and Validating Your Business Idea
Learn how to transform your concept into a high-potential idea. We’ll guide you through market research techniques and validation exercises to ensure demand for your product or service.
Developing a Powerful Growth Strategy
Discover key components of a growth strategy, including market positioning, identifying target customers, and planning for scalability and long-term success.
Mastering the First Steps to Ideation and Validation
Gain practical tools and techniques to confidently test your ideas in real-world scenarios, gather feedback, and refine your approach effectively.
Day 2
Building for Success
Dive into creating exceptional user experiences and preparing the critical documentation needed to bring your vision to life.
Building Your User Flow (From Vision to Paper)
Map out the user journey for your product, ensuring every interaction is intuitive and aligns with your goals.
Designing a Premium User Experience
Learn how to create an engaging, high-quality interface that resonates with your audience and enhances user retention.
Prepping Documentation for Successful Execution
Create clear, actionable technical and design documentation that serves as a roadmap to guide your team through execution.
Day 3
Accelerating Growth
Prepare for launch and scale with strategies for creating a sustainable business model and mastering your pitch.
Determining Your Business Model
Explore and refine revenue models to find one that aligns with your growth objectives while supporting sustainable scalability.
Pitching and Stepping into the Market
Craft and deliver a winning pitch that captivates investors, partners, and early customers, building confidence in your market entry.
Preparing for Design
Finalize your design and branding strategies to smoothly transition from planning to development, readying your product for its debut.
2nd 1-on-1 Session
Post-Workshop Strategy Review
Timing: Scheduled after the accelerator concludes
Purpose: Fine-tune your action plan and ensure a seamless transition from learning to implementation.
This personalized session is designed to help you apply the insights gained during the accelerator to your unique business challenges. Here’s what we’ll cover:
Review Your Strategic Plan: We’ll revisit your customized roadmap, answering any questions and clarifying the next steps to ensure your vision is on track.
Address Roadblocks and Challenges: Your mentor will help you navigate any obstacles, offering practical advice and real-world solutions to keep your momentum going strong.
Outline Your Growth Path: Together, we’ll map out a step-by-step action plan for your next phase, whether it’s perfecting your pitch, refining your business model, or preparing for user experience design and development.
This session ensures you leave the accelerator equipped not only with a solid strategic roadmap but also the clarity, confidence, and support needed to take your business to the next level.
Outcomes: What You’ll Gain
After this 3-day accelerator, you’ll leave with:
Validated Business Concepts
Gain the confidence that your business idea solves real-world problems your target audience cares about. Learn how to confirm market demand through proven validation techniques.
A Winning Business Model
Design a sustainable and scalable business model that not only drives profitability but also attracts investors eager to fund your growth.
Investor-Ready Pitch
Craft and refine a compelling pitch that captures investor attention, communicates your unique value, and positions your business for funding success.
A Clear User Experience Blueprint
Develop a seamless and engaging user journey that retains customers and sets your product or service apart as a leader in your market.
Hands-On Tools for Scaling
Acquire practical tools and proven strategies for scaling your business, including digital marketing techniques, customer acquisition strategies, and operational optimization.
A Complete, Actionable Growth Roadmap
Leave with a customized, step-by-step plan that maps your journey from market entry to sustainable growth, ensuring every move you make aligns with your business goals.
This 3-day accelerator is more than just a workshop—it’s your gateway to actionable insights, industry-tested strategies, and practical applications that empower you to confidently scale your business and achieve lasting success. Register now to transform your vision into a scalable reality.