Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses
The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program helps entrepreneurs increase revenues and create jobs and economic opportunity in their communities.
You Built Your Business. We'll Help You Grow It.
You Built Your Business. We'll Help You Grow It.
Provided with the right mix of training and support, America's small business owners can grow their companies and create a meaningful impact in their communities.
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small BusinessesStimulating Small Business Growth
Stimulating Small Business Growth
Our program participants represent a broad spectrum of entrepreneurs representing industries across this nation. Measured results are seen at 6 months after graduation still growing at 30 months.
10,000 Small Businesses Annual ReportApply Now for Spring 2025 at houston10ksb.com – Deadline September 24, 2025
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is a no-cost 16-week cohort program designed to help entrepreneurs scale their business by providing access to education, capital, and support services.
The curriculum is designed by Babson College, the nation’s top-ranked entrepreneurship school.
An opportunity to network with fellow business leaders, advisors and faculty, as well as peers in your cohort. Plus, join a network of over 1,000 local alumni and over 16,000 nationwide.
We work with a broad set of industries, such as:
- Professional, Business and Other Services
- Accommodation and Food Services
- Construction
- Retail and Ecommerce
- Information
- Manufacturing
- Health Care and Social Assistance
- Educational Services
- 16-week program focused on business growth
- Weekly classes on Thursdays, from 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- A few Tuesday Clinics from 3 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
- Classes are held at Houston Community College (HCC) Alief Hayes Campus
These are the minimum requirements:
- Must be the owner or co-owner
- 2+ years of business operations
- 2+ employees (including the owner/co-owner)
- $75,000+ in business revenue in the most recent fiscal year
- Module 1: You and Your Business
- Module 2: Growth & Opportunity
- Module 3: Money & Metrics
- Module 4: You Are The Leader
- Module 5: It’s The People
- Module 6: Marketing and Selling
- Module 7: Operations & Processes
- Module 8: Being Bankable
- Module 9: Action for Growth
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Alumn
Check out this blast from the past small business feature story. It was presented at HCC's 2022 State of the College Breakfast. Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses featured alumni include: Dr. Roy Rivera, Elation Physical Therapy Ashley Small, Medley Inc. David Hess, AMS Group.
Additional Information
Thank you to our program partners:
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses
Jennifer Kellough Holmes, Ed.D.
Executive Director