Applications are OPEN: Fall 2025 PACE Bootcamp!

We are proud to announce the launch of our Fall 2025 Madam CJ Walker Institute PACE Bootcamp! The Bootcamp is a cornerstone program of the New Voices Foundation, designed to empower entrepreneurs by providing the essential tools to launch & execute and grow & scale their businesses.

Built around our PACE model — Purpose, Access, Capital, and Expertise — this virtual learning program delivers comprehensive entrepreneurship education, mentorship, and peer collaboration. The Fall 2025 PACE Bootcamp will run from September 2025 through December 2025 and will be divided into two cohorts that will meet on the following schedule:

LAUNCH & EXECUTE COHORT (very early-stage founders who are launching and executing business ideas):

• Classroom Sessions – 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm ET on MONDAYS
• Coaching Sessions – 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET OR 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET on WEDNESDAYS

GROW & SCALE COHORT (more established founders aiming to scale operations and impact):

• Classroom Sessions – 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm ET on TUESDAYS
• Coaching Sessions – 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET OR 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET on THURSDAYS

Here are the steps to apply:

• STEP 1: Complete the 2025 McKinsey x New Voices Entrepreneur Sentiment Survey.
• STEP 2: Complete the Fall 2025 PACE Bootcamp Application at https://newvoicesforms.fillout.com/pacebootcampfall2025.
• STEP 3: Stay tuned for a decision and/or potential request for a PACE Bootcamp interview with the New Voices Team in the next few weeks!