XI supports both early-stage and growth-stage startups through two specialized accelerator tracks.

XI START:

Designed for early-stage startups with a prototype or Minimum Viable Product (MVP).

This track focuses on:

• • • • • Product development
        • Customer discovery
        • Go-to-market strategy
        • Early traction
        • Initial customer acquisition

XI SCALE:

Built for startups already generating revenue and serving customers.

This track focuses on:

• • • • • Scaling operations
        • Market expansion
        • Leadership development
        • Investor readiness
        • Strategic growth execution

The XI Accelerator is a 12-week hybrid experience combining virtual programming, in-person workshops, mentorship, and community events.

Program components include:

• • • • • • Weekly virtual check-ins and expert speaker sessions
          • In-person workshops every other week
          • Mentor meetings
          • Wellness programming
          • Community networking opportunities
          • Founder collaboration sessions

Special events include:

• • • • • • Kick-Off Retreat
          • Community Innovation Roundtable
          • Demo Day

Founders should expect to actively participate throughout the program.

Typical time commitments include:

• • • • • Approximately 2 hours of virtual programming weekly
        • Approximately 5 hours of in-person workshops every other week
        • Additional mentor meetings and founder work sessions

XI provides hands-on support designed to help founders move faster and make better decisions.

Participants receive:

• • • • • Experienced mentors and industry experts
        • Weekly wellness sessions
        • Free coworking access
        • Professional service support
        • Networking opportunities
        • Investor exposure
        • Demo Day pitch opportunities

Participants may also receive intern support averaging:

• • • • • Approximately 5 hours per week
        • Up to 55 total support hours

XIP Credits give founders access to professional services that can accelerate company growth.

Services may include:

• • • • • Legal support
        • Marketing
        • Graphic design
        • Website development
        • HR compliance
        • Operations consulting
        • Branding support
        • Sales strategy

The Community Innovation Roundtable connects founders with industry experts, community leaders, entrepreneurs, and potential partners to help solve real business challenges and uncover growth opportunities.

Demo Day is the final showcase event of the accelerator.

Founders present their companies to investors, mentors, community leaders, and ecosystem partners in a live pitch environment designed to build visibility and momentum.

The HEARTS Framework guides XI’s approach to founder and company development.

H.E.A.R.T.S.

• • • • • Holistic Growth — Building resilience and business capability
        • Exceptional Leadership & Culture — Creating healthy company cultures
        • Audience Engagement & Pitching — Strengthening storytelling and communication
        • Real Market Navigation — Developing actionable growth strategies
        • Transformative Innovation — Encouraging differentiated thinking
        • Strategic Mastery — Building operational and financial excellence

The XI 6 Peaks Philosophy focuses on growth across six critical areas:

• • • • • Storytelling & Innovation
        • Health & Wellness
        • Awareness
        • Leadership & Culture
        • Operational Excellence
        • Mentoring

These principles guide both personal and professional founder development throughout the accelerator experience.

XI believes healthy founders build healthier companies.

The accelerator intentionally supports founder wellness, leadership awareness, communication, and culture because long-term startup success requires more than just growth metrics.

Applications are accepted twice annually, with each application window typically remaining open for approximately two months.

Applicants should be prepared to provide:

• • • • • • Founder contact information
          • Legal business name and DBA (if applicable)
          • Business address and website
          • Team information
          • Product and technology overview
          • Market opportunity
          • Current traction and growth metrics

Applications are reviewed by a dedicated selection committee.

Applicants are typically notified within approximately three weeks after the application deadline.

Selected startups receive onboarding materials, mentor introductions, and program preparation information before the cohort begins.

XI looks for founders who are:

• • • • • • Coachable
          • Mission-driven
          • Committed to growth
          • Building scalable technology solutions
          • Ready to actively participate in the accelerator community

Traction matters, but mindset and execution potential matter too.

No. XI is a no-equity accelerator.

Founders maintain ownership and control of their companies while receiving support, mentorship, and access to resources.

XI does not guarantee funding.

However, the program is designed to help founders become more investor-ready through:

• • • • • • Pitch coaching
          • Data room preparation
          • Financial guidance
          • Investor introductions
          • Strategic mentorship

Demo Day exposure

Founders typically leave XI with:

• • • • • • A clearer growth strategy
          • Improved investor readiness
          • Stronger storytelling and pitching skills
          • Better operational clarity
          • Expanded mentor and investor relationships
          • A supportive founder network
          • Defined next steps for scaling

Yes.

XI alumni have gone on to:

• • • • • • Raise investment capital
          • Expand operations
          • Grow recurring revenue
          • Build strategic partnerships
          • Win pitch competitions
          • Create jobs across Colorado

Graduates join the XI alumni network and continue receiving access to:

• • • • • • Founder events
          • Mentorship opportunities
          • Investor connections
          • Peer support
          • Community programming
          • Strategic ecosystem support

XI is focused on long-term founder success, not just a 12-week experience.

Typical pricing includes:

• • • • • • START Track: Approximately $499
          • SCALE Track: Approximately $999

XI is intentionally structured to deliver high-value support at an accessible cost to founders.

Applications can be submitted directly through the XI Accelerator page on the Exponential Impact website.

Founders are also encouraged to attend XI events, Pitch Nights, workshops, and networking opportunities to learn more about the community before applying.

Questions about the XI Accelerator can be directed to the Exponential Impact team through the website contact form or by attending an upcoming XI event.