Rock Bootcamp

Flagship 12-week entrepreneurship program

A 12-week intensive that transforms ideas into investor-ready ventures through structured, cohort-based learning, mentorship, peer accountability, and real-world execution.

Overview

What is Rock Bootcamp?

Rock Bootcamp is Rock Forward's flagship 12-week intensive entrepreneurship training program. It blends education, mentorship, peer accountability, and real-world execution into a structured cohort-based journey that ends with a public Demo Day pitch to investors, partners, and community.

Who it's for

Early-stage entrepreneurs — whether pre-revenue or under two years in operation — who are ready to commit fully to building and validating a scalable business.

Program structure

Four phases. Twelve weeks. One Demo Day.

Phase Weeks Focus
Foundation 1–4 Idea validation, customer discovery, problem-solution fit, business model canvas
Build 5–8 MVP development, marketing strategy, pricing, go-to-market planning
Scale 9–12 Financial modeling, fundraising, team building, pitch preparation
Demo Day Week 12+ Public pitch to investors, partners, and community
What you get

What participants receive

Weekly live workshops

Structured sessions with hands-on activities, real exercises, and peer discussion every week for 12 weeks.

One-on-one mentorship

Matched mentors provide individualized guidance, accountability, and support throughout the program.

Peer learning circles

Small-group accountability sessions where cohort members support each other through challenges and milestones.

Templates, tools, and resource library

Curated toolkit including business model canvases, financial templates, pitch decks, and marketing frameworks.

Curated network access

Warm introductions to investors, corporate partners, and ecosystem organizations aligned with your venture.

Curriculum

8 core modules

  • 1

    Introduction to entrepreneurship, mindset, and opportunity identification

  • 2

    Market research and customer discovery interviews

  • 3

    Business model development (B2B, B2C, social enterprise)

  • 4

    Business planning — executive summary, projections, market analysis

  • 5

    Financial management, cash flow, and fundraising options

  • 6

    Marketing, branding, and customer acquisition

  • 7

    Leadership, team building, and equity structures

  • 8

    Pitch development, storytelling, and investor communication

Outcomes

What graduates leave with

  • A validated business plan tested through real customer discovery
  • An investor-ready pitch deck refined through mentorship and peer feedback
  • Their first customers or users acquired during the program
  • A lasting peer network of fellow entrepreneurs and alumni

Ready to build?

Rock Bootcamp cohorts run throughout the year. Space is limited. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

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