BASE Roundtables

Burton D. Morgan Foundation is launching a new opportunity for businesses earning under $1M to accelerate growth through peer support and shared experiences. Built on the PeerSpectives® method provided by the Edward Lowe Foundation, BASE (Business Acceleration Through Shared Experience) creates structured, founder-driven cohorts designed for candid conversations and real progress.

Program Structure

Morgan Foundation is partnering with Bounce Innovation Hub and Cleveland State University to launch the BASE Roundtables initiative, which will feature four distinct cohorts to ensure a relevant and valuable experience. Led by professional facilitators, these monthly sessions are fast-paced and productive, giving you actionable solutions for your challenges. Sessions include informal discussions with business experts in a variety of fields, from finance and accounting to HR and marketing.

Program Benefits

  • Boost your business acumen and fill in gaps
  • Improved decision-making and greater confidence as a business leader
  • Smoother operations, less fire-fighting and better strategy for growth
  • A safe, confidential setting where you can be open about sensitive issues
  • Direct feedback from your peers
  • Camaraderie with business peers who know what it’s like to walk in your shoes
  • Gain insights not only with professional issues but also personal ones
  • A chance to give back to others by sharing your experience


Details

Fees: There is no cost to participate.

Frequency: One session per month, approximately two hours.

Group selection: Cohorts will have between 12 and 18 members. 

Location: Cohorts will alternate between virtual and in-person sessions. In-person meetings will take place at either Bounce Innovation Hub or Cleveland State University, depending on the specific cohort.

Cohorts will launch between August and September, 2025. Ready to take your business to the next level? Visit the links below for application information.

Cohort 1:  Growth-stage entrepreneurs across industries with $250K–$1M in annual revenue and ideally 5–25 employees.  APPLY

Cohort 2:  Early-stage food businesses with $100K–$500K in revenue and at least 2 employees, including the founder.  APPLY

Cohort 3:  Life Sciences startups raising seed/series A investment rounds.  APPLY

Cohort 4:  Scalable startups actively planning pilots or making early sales.  APPLY