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Applications are now open for the 2-day virtual course that mentors future entrepreneurial leaders.

Are you a service member, Veteran, or military-spouse entrepreneur who wants to learn how to start and grow your business? According to the Small Business Administration, Veteran-owned businesses represent 9.1% of American owned businesses, and studies show that Veterans tend to out-earn non-Veteran entrepreneurs.

Applications are now open for the 2-day virtual course that mentors future entrepreneurial leaders

Patriot Boot Camp (PBC) is a 501(c)(3) that provides free, 2-day intensive programs that connect military, Veteran and military-spouse tech entrepreneurs with mentors, education, and a peer network to support their entrepreneurial success.

Patriot Boot Camp Virtual 2021 is presented by Google for Startups and sponsored by USAA, MX Enabled, the Jared Polis Foundation, and the MetLife Foundation. Patriot Boot Camp programs provide world-class speakers, access to funding options, and more than 35 subject matter experts providing individual mentoring sessions.

The next Patriot Boot Camp will be held VIRTUALLY February 3 – 4, 2021

Step 1: Are you an ideal candidate for PBC?  Click here to find out.

Step 2: Apply here by December 6, 2020.

Check out our awesome results from our first virtual program here.

Here is what Patriot Boot Camp entrepreneurs, speakers and mentors are saying about the program:

“At Google, we know that accessing the right resources at the right time is crucial for a startup’s success,” says Nicole Froker, partnerships manager with Google for Startups. “That’s why we’re thrilled to be a presenting sponsor of PBC Virtual 2021 – a program that’s proven its unique value by facilitating highly curated connections to mentors and speakers, as well as robust programming to help founders achieve their business goals. We look forward to bringing in Google workshops and mentors, and supporting the military founder community in our partnership with Patriot Boot Camp.” 

“This is the single most powerful network I have been a part of!” – Rachel C., PBC Virtual Entrepreneur

“The quality of entrepreneurs accepted to PBC continually impresses me; their results speak for themselves.” – PBC Virtual 2020 Mentor


Jen Pilcher is the CEO of Patriot Boot Camp, a 501(c)(3) serving over 1000 Veterans, service members, and military spouse entrepreneurs across the nation. She is also a proud 2013 alumna of Patriot Boot Camp and served as a mentor and speaker over the past 5 years.

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