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Moonshot Academy Program Overview (cont)

Funding and Financial Support

Workforce Development Funding (pending approval, Spring 2026) • Industry-recognized credential enables access to workforce development financial assistance • Funding can support program tuition and software costs • Public dollars invested with accountability for effective outcomes

Capital Consideration Program • Direct access to angel investors through platform engagement • Entrepreneurs who reach investable thresholds receive capital consideration • Small check investments to help scale to larger investors • Opportunity for introductions to additional investors and accelerators

Diverse Investment Pathways • CDFI (Community Development Financial Institutions) consideration • Community banking and credit union partnerships • Traditional bank financing options • Venture capital connections • Industry-agnostic and geography-agnostic investment opportunities

Investment Readiness Features • Scoring system identifies when entrepreneurs reach investment-ready thresholds • Data room setup signals serious fundraising intent • Financial performance tracking demonstrates viability to investors • Platform eliminates network bias by connecting investors to entrepreneurs nationwide • Access to pitch contests and accelerator introductions

Credential Pathway Credential Level Description Market Ready First credential for entrepreneurs with a serious idea who need to lock in their go-to-market strategy before formalizing their business (incorporating, hiring professionals, opening a business bank account).

Launch Ready Second credential opens access to the data room functionality for fundraising. Completion signals readiness to raise capital and scale the business.

Steps to Access Capital

• Complete the Launch Ready credential • Link business bank account to the platform • Set up a data room in the software • Reach investable scoring thresholds through platform engagement • Opt-in to share data with potential investors • Invite investors and funders to your data room

Data Privacy and Security

• All data belong to the entrepreneur • Opt-in system for sharing with investors and third parties • Moonshot can see limited information for coaching purposes only • Aggregated data used for research purposes only (anonymized) • No personal information is shared externally without explicit permission • Entrepreneurs can delete their data at any time Proprietary and Confidential | Moonshot © 2024| 2

Program Commitment and Timeline

Time Investment • Recommended commitment: 20 hours per week for 12 weeks • Self-paced learning through eight core lessons • Designed for entrepreneurs working while building their business

Expected Outcomes • 80% of certificate completers create employment for themselves • Entrepreneurs are able to pay themselves from business revenues • Proven to accelerate path to revenue generation • Increased likelihood of business success through structured approach

Economic Impact Tracking • Automated tracking of job creation in rural Arizona • Moonshot supports 100-200 entrepreneurs annually through pitch tours • Projected impact: 400-800 jobs created per year in rural communities • Non-obtrusive tracking provides clear ROI for grant applications and sponsorships • Long-term economic development tracking capability

Program Philosophy and Approach

Core Principles • Every entrepreneur has entered a sales position; focus on driving revenue • Fall in love with your customer, not just your idea • Understand personal and business finances relationship from day one • No shortcuts: structured process protects your family's financial future • Storytelling and authentic connection drive business development

What Makes This Different • Reduces the cost of entrepreneur support, expanding access nationwide • Industry-agnostic support for all types of businesses • Eliminates geographic and network bias in accessing capital • Data-driven approach proves what works for entrepreneur success • Long-term relationship building beyond initial program completion

Future CofounderOS Platform Development • Direct transaction processing from the platform • E-commerce site integration for sales tracking • Continued feature releases every few weeks • User feedback driving development roadmap • Ongoing connections to grants, funding, and customer opportunities

After Program Completion • Option to continue with paid subscription after two-year scholarship period or export all data to another system • Continued access to Moonshot and Make Startups network events and opportunities • Ongoing pitch contest and summit invitations • Long-term relationship with ecosystem partners