Entrepreneurship is a catalyst for economic growth, job creation, and community impact. But as every entrepreneur knows, success doesn’t happen in isolation, it requires knowledge, strategic connections, and access to capital.
Since its launch in late 2020, WBENC LIFT has been that bridge. We’ve empowered 13,000+ businesses, fostered thousands of strategic connections, and unlocked millions in funding through a network of 30+ capital partners.
Building on that success, we’re introducing a transformative program for entrepreneurs who want to lead boldly into the future.
The WBENC LIFT CEO Catalyst, brought to you by Wells Fargo, is a strategic growth program designed to help entrepreneurs shift from managing the details to mastering the big picture.
Through expert-led sessions, curated resources, and actionable strategies, you’ll gain the clarity, confidence, and financial intelligence to lead your business into the future.
Your Journey Starts January 2026
This program combines five virtual learning sessions, access to exclusive WBENC eLearning resources, and a high-impact in-person activation at the WBENC National Conference, designed to help you transform leadership into a growth engine.
Program Schedule
- Session 1 | Jan 27*: Elevate Your Business Strategy (Registration Now Open!)
- Session 2 | Feb 24*: Build Enterprise Readiness for Sustainable Growth with Corporate Contracts
- Session 3 | Mar 10*: Know Your Numbers – Powering Strategy with Financial Intelligence
- Session 4 | Apr 29*: Design a Funding Readiness Strategy (part of the WBENC LIFT Entrepreneur Financial Readiness series)
- Session 5 | Jun 15: In-Person at the WBENC National Conference
- Session 6 | Jul 21*: Future-Proof Your Leadership – The AI-Powered CEO
*Denotes Virtual Sessions from 2:00-3:30pm ET.
What You’ll Gain
Throughout the program, you’ll build your CEO Catalyst Playbook—a living, evolving document capturing your strategy, financials, and growth plans. You’ll also receive exclusive access to our NEW WBENC eLearning course launching April 2026, plus guided access to our full library of courses.
Key Outcomes
- Elevate Your Strategy: Create a one-page strategic framework for growth.
- Enterprise Readiness: Position your business for strategic corporate partnerships.
- Financial Intelligence: Use your numbers to drive decisive action.
- Funding Readiness: Build a capital strategy that attracts lenders and investors.
- CEO Oversight: Master KPIs and connect with financial experts.
- Future-Proof Leadership: Harness AI tools for smarter, faster decisions.
Why Join?
This is more than education—it’s your playbook for growth. With expert-led sessions, curated resources, and powerful connections, you’ll gain the clarity to lead your business into the future.
Can’t attend every session? No problem. While WBENC CEO Catalyst is designed as a multi-part program, each session delivers actionable strategies you can apply to your business. Whether you join virtually or in person, you’ll build your CEO Catalyst Playbook and gain access to exclusive resources, including our NEW WBENC eLearning course. No matter where you begin, each session moves you closer to bold leadership and accelerates your path to business growth.
WBENC LIFT CEO Catalyst is part of the WBENC LIFT Financial Center of Excellence. Learn more today!
