Become a Future Mogul: Class of 2026

As a valued DC Chamber member, you have the unique opportunity to spotlight the emerging talent shaping tomorrow’s business landscape. The Future Moguls Program is designed to elevate high-potential leaders, and your nomination can be the catalyst that launches their next chapter.

The DC Chamber invites bold young professionals to join the inaugural Future Moguls Program, a new opportunity to elevate your impact, expand your network, and step into leadership in the DC business community.

With just one nomination, you could take a seat among tomorrow’s leaders.

Who Should Be Nominated?

We’re looking for motivated young professionals who:

  • Bring fresh energy and ideas to their company or community

  • Show leadership potential, ambition, and a desire to grow

  • Want to build meaningful connections across the DC business community

If you’re under 36 and working at a organization, this program is for you.

Why This Program Matters

Leadership exposure

Get recognized by peers and senior chamber members.

Professional development

Build skills, confidence, and visibility for future career growth.

Networking opportunities

Connect with other rising professionals, your cohort could be your future collaborators.

Community Impact

Strengthen the network and influence of the DC Chamber by elevating the next generation of leaders.

Nominate

With just one nomination, you could take a seat among tomorrow’s leaders.

A new opportunity to elevate your impact, expand your network, and step into leadership in the DC business community.

What Happens After Nomination

  • All nominations will be reviewed by the chamber selection committee.

  • Candidates who meet eligibility and selection criteria will be notified once the committee finalizes the class.

  • Selected nominees will receive additional information and invitation to participate in the Future Moguls Program.

Ready to Nominate?

Click the button below to begin the nomination process.

If you have questions or need help, please contact us at [email protected]

FAQ

In person training workshops for the SBAP will be held at the the DC Chamber of Commerce’s main HQ. (1133 21st St. NW m200, Washington, DC 20036)

Cohort participants are required to maintain a District of Columbia registered company to be eligible to participate in the SBAP.

Our inaugural cohort will feature 5 entrepreneurs.

Selection criteria is based on: 

  • How applicants articulate their resource needs
  • Meetings all eligibility criteria
    • DC based
    • At least 18 mo’s in business
      • Post mvp
    • # of employees
    • Existing customer base
    • Monthly recurring revenue
    • Significant traction
  • At least 1 entrepreneur of diverse background
  • Ability to meet mandatory participation requirements

The SBAP is currently not an investment accelerator.

Cohort participants will receive access to training, mentorship, Chamber resources, exclusive program events and deep network connections.

Cohort participants are expected to attend mandatory monthly, 1 – 2hr training sessions in-person. (August – December, 5 total training session) 

Participants also commit to meeting 2hr/week (8hr/mo) with their program mentor.

The SBAP is for any company that fits the program’s acceptance criteria. View acceptance criteria.

Yes. We’ve designed this accelerator to benefit companies that are in the earlier stages of their growth but are already doing business. The ideal company has at least 18 mo’s in business, recurring revenue, significant traction and an existing customer base. 

We are not designed to work with founders in the idea stage, pre product market fit or pre mvp.

Requirements

Program requirements
  • Business is registered and based in D.C.

  • 2+ years in Operation

  • Less than 10 employees

  • Revenue Generating: $15k+ MoM

  • A True Small Business, as defined by the SBA): “a for profit business of any legal structure, independently owned and operated, focused on serving a specific local market.”

  • Diverse Led, as defined by the following standards of diversity: historically under-resourced; not provided with as much money or as much staff, materials, etc. as are needed to be successful, efficient.

Participation Expectations

Weekly Training and Mentoring on a hybrid basis.

Training Curriculum

  • Business Development

  • Marketing

  • Talent Acquisition

  • Legal Considerations for Small Businesses

  • Financial and Capital management

Speaker Series & Mentor Roster

2023 Cohort

Small Business Accelerator Program Sponsors

The DC Chamber of Commerce would like to thank our sponsors.