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Starting a business can feel exciting, overwhelming, and deeply personal all at once. Many aspiring entrepreneurs have ideas, passions, or skills they want to turn into something bigger, but aren’t always sure where to begin.
That’s why reSET + Collab created Groundwork — a free, 5-week virtual program designed to help people explore entrepreneurship in a supportive, community-centered environment.
Groundwork is for individuals who are curious about entrepreneurship, testing a new idea, building confidence, or simply trying to better understand what it takes to start and sustain a business.
Throughout the program, participants will work through foundational topics that help turn ideas into action, including:
Clarifying their “why” and business vision
Understanding customers and community needs
Learning the basics of business models
Exploring sustainable and realistic next steps
Building confidence as an entrepreneur
Rather than focusing only on technical business skills, Groundwork also creates space for reflection, connection, and personal growth — recognizing that entrepreneurship is just as much about mindset and resilience as it is strategy.
Groundwork is intentionally designed to meet people where they are. Participants do not need to have a registered business, polished business plan, or prior entrepreneurial experience to join.
Whether someone is:
Exploring a side hustle
Thinking about launching a community-based business
Looking for direction after a career transition
Returning to a long-held passion or idea
Or simply curious about entrepreneurship
Groundwork provides a welcoming place to start.
Format: Virtual
Duration: 5 weeks
Schedule: Mondays from 6:00–8:00 PM
Cost: Free
Applications are currently open.
At reSET + Collab, we believe entrepreneurship should be accessible, human-centered, and rooted in community. Too often, aspiring entrepreneurs feel pressure to “have it all figured out” before they begin.
Groundwork was created to remove that barrier.
This program is about helping people take meaningful first steps, ask questions, connect with others, and build a stronger foundation before launching into larger programs or business growth opportunities.
Because every successful business starts with groundwork.
Learn more and apply at: resetco.org/groundwork
Groundwork is designed for aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs who are ready to explore or strengthen a business idea in a supportive learning environment.
Applicants should:
Be at least 18 years old
Live in Connecticut or plan to operate a business in Connecticut
Have an interest in starting or growing a business, nonprofit, or community-based venture
Be able to attend weekly virtual sessions
Be willing to actively participate in discussions and activities
No prior business experience is required.