Lightship Bootcamp
Your First Million is Closer Than You Think
Everything you need to move closer to your first million, delivered in 3 focused days. No cost to attend.
For Founders Actively Building
Lightship Bootcamp is a free, in-person program that brings entrepreneurs together for 3 focused days of learning, mentorship, and growth. We cover accommodations and meals, so founders can fully engage in refining their business strategy, financials, and investor pitch.
What Our Founder Community is Saying
What You’ll Walk Away With to Move Your Business Forward
A Sharper Pitch that Gets Attention.
Learn how to communicate your value, traction, and story so investors and customers understand why you win.
AI Tools That Save Time and Cut Costs.
Walk away with clear ways to automate tasks, streamline operations, and boost productivity.
A Stronger Legal Foundation.
Know what legal steps protect you, your product, and your growth as you scale.
A Financial Model You Can Actually Use.
Understand your numbers, forecast growth, and make better decisions for your business.
Deeper Customer Insight.
Learn how to validate demand, refine your offer, and position your brand in the market.
A Clear Plan for Your Next Stage of Growth.
You leave with direction, confidence, and the tools to execute immediately.
Our Expert
Operators & Builders
Vanessa Misoon
Director of Communications
Rod Walton
Entrepreneur in Residence
Grant Collinsworth
Design Director, Procter & Gamble
Derrick L. Maultsby, Jr
Managing Associate, FBT Gibbons LLP
Bootcamps Near You
Lightship Bootcamp is back for 2026, launching across 8 cities in Ohio. Applications are rolling and accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Each city has limited spots, and once a cohort is full, applications will close.
Interested in Bringing Bootcamp to Your City?
Join cities across the country partnering with Lightship to unlock opportunity, strengthen founders, and fuel sustainable local growth.
Supported by JobsOhio
Lightship Bootcamp is proudly supported by JobsOhio, Ohio’s private nonprofit economic development organization focused on business growth and job creation across the state. Through this partnership, eligible founders may explore the JobsOhio Small Business Grant, a non-dilutive funding opportunity of up to $50,000 to support growth investments like equipment, technology, and workforce development. Founders will learn more about eligibility and next steps during Bootcamp.
