The Disability:IN Propel Program is designed to serve established Disability:IN Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises ready to advance sustainable business growth to a new level. This eight-month development program brings together fifty service-disabled veteran business owners, fifty Disability:IN corporate partner mentors, and subject-matter experts to deliver a collaborative and engaging learning experience.   
 
The SDV-DOBE Propel Program has two components: 

 

1. 1. Virtual Learning 

• Six virtual one-hour webinars on topics carefully curated from our program participants and leading business experts
• A virtual program orientation and closing event
• Webinars will be scheduled once per month.  

2. Mentorship 

 

Each mentor will be paired with an SDV-DOBE owner for an eight-month mentoring relationship designed to complement the virtual learning curriculum. Even though the mentorship is self-paced, it is expected that the mentorship pairs meet at least twice monthly. 

A mentoring training webinar will be provided to those accepted into the program.    

To participate in the 2024 SDV-DOBE Propel Program as a mentor, you must meet the following requirements. 

Candidate Eligibility: 

• Candidate must be an employee of a current Disability:IN corporate partner organization.
• Director level or above with P&L responsibilities 
• Familiar with the needs and challenges of the military veteran entrepreneur community
• Demonstrated experience within the business ecosystem to assist growth oriented military veteran entrepreneurs
• Veteran or military spouse a plus, but not required
• Committed to fully participating in the mentoring component of the program.