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ASPIRE X

Launchpad to CEO

Our mission is to transform the lives of aspiring entrepreneurs by providing once-in-a-lifetime opportunities designed for their long-term success—not just today, but for the rest of their lives.

Where entrepreneurs are made

What We Do:

AspireX connects aspiring entrepreneurs with launchable ventures and successful entrepreneurs.

We guarantee the opportunity to earn significant ownership while building alongside their invested mentors.

Why Apply to Aspire:

Access to Capital, Community & Coaching 

Path to launch, grow, & own a venture

Opportunity and challenge of a lifetime

"We don't just teach entrepreneurship. We do it with you" 

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Application Process

1.        Submit application

2.        Complete Challenges

3.        Get rejected or accepted

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Choose a Venture

Applicant reviews current ventures and selects a few to consider.  They will be introduced and meet with the investors and ideators of those ventures. 

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Venture Blueprint

 Applicant will then be tasked to research and plan in preparation for launch. For example they will develop a business strategy and identify capital needs. 

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Build, Grow, Own

Equity and Operating Agreements will be finalized.  Applicant will then build, grow, and work to own their selected venture.  

How Does it work? 

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At Aspire, we unlock the potential of aspiring entrepreneurs by pairing them with validated ventures and the necessary resources to succeed.

With access to seasoned founders, students in Aspire are guided to being the CEO's of today and the mentors of tomorrow.

We don’t just teach entrepreneurship. We do it with  you.

Our Mission

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Why Apply to Aspire:

  • Become a CEO through entrepreneurship 

  • Opportunity and responsibility offered nowhere else

  • Build skills of entrepreneurship in real time with real impact

  • Build a network of other aspiring entrepreneurs and seasoned veterans

How Does it Work? 

Apply to Aspire

Aspiring entrepreneurs apply and our team reviews applications

Selection

Applications are reviewed and selected, and aspiring entrepreneurs are assigned ~20 hours of "homework" for a venture to test for entrepreneurial aptitude and ability. Venture opportunities will have been submitted and vetted prior to selection. 

Aspiring Entrepreneur and Venture Placement

Ventures view AEs and homework they have done and select one to work with their venture

Aspiring Entrepreneur Agreement

Agreement between AE and venture is finalized. AE begins working full time per agreement.

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Apply to Aspire

Aspiring entrepreneurs apply and our team reviews applications

Step 2

Selection

Applications are reviewed and selected, and aspiring entrepreneurs are assigned ~20 hours of "homework" for a venture to test for entrepreneurial aptitude and ability. Venture opportunities will have been submitted and vetted prior to selection.

Step 3

Aspiring Entrepreneur and Venture Placement

Ventures view AEs and homework they have done and select one to work with their venture

Step 4

Aspiring Entrepreneur Agreement

Agreement between AE and venture is finalized. AE begins working full time per agreement.

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Selection

Applications are reviewed and selected, and aspiring entrepreneurs are assigned ~20 hours of "homework" for a venture to test for entrepreneurial aptitude and ability. Venture opportunities will have been submitted and vetted prior to selection. 

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Selection

Applications are reviewed and selected, and aspiring entrepreneurs are assigned ~20 hours of "homework" for a venture to test for entrepreneurial aptitude and ability. Venture opportunities will have been submitted and vetted prior to selection. 

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Selection

Applications are reviewed and selected, and aspiring entrepreneurs are assigned ~20 hours of "homework" for a venture to test for entrepreneurial aptitude and ability. Venture opportunities will have been submitted and vetted prior to selection. 

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Selection

Applications are reviewed and selected, and aspiring entrepreneurs are assigned ~20 hours of "homework" for a venture to test for entrepreneurial aptitude and ability. Venture opportunities will have been submitted and vetted prior to selection. 

Apply to Aspire

Aspiring entrepreneurs apply and our team reviews applications

Who do we want at Aspire?

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Relentless Achievers

From the very beginning, we want to be clear: we’re looking for the grittiest, highest-performing individuals with the greatest potential to succeed. These are people who tackle challenges not out of obligation, but out of genuine drive. They view setbacks as opportunities to learn and grow, turning obstacles into stepping stones toward their goals.

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Fully Committed Builders

Once accepted into the program, the expectations are high. Success here demands long hours, focused effort, and the discipline to set aside other distractions or projects. We want entrepreneurs who are ready to give their full attention and energy, making the commitment required to achieve exceptional results.

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Character-Driven Leaders

Entrepreneurial skill alone isn’t enough—we also value strong character and a willingness to give back. This program will help you grow into a mentor for the next generation, something only possible for those who lift others up and multiply the success of those around them.

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Why Apply to Aspire:

Utah Innovation Fund is a public–private initiative investing in the next generation of high-impact startups founded and headquartered in Utah. We provide early-stage capital, strategic support, and long-term partnership to founders building solutions in critical industries—from clean energy to medtech to advanced manufacturing.

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Who do we want at Aspire?

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Why Apply to Aspire:

Utah Innovation Fund is a public–private initiative investing in the next generation of high-impact startups founded and headquartered in Utah. We provide early-stage capital, strategic support, and long-term partnership to founders building solutions in critical industries—from clean energy to medtech to advanced manufacturing.

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We want to be transparent from the very beginning, we are looking for the grittiest, highest preforming, and those with the best potential to succeed.  These are those who take on challenges not because they have to but because they want to.  The people who look at failure as a learning stepping stone and not a stopping obstacle.

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Upon acceptance into the program the expectations are high. Long hours, hard work, and an understanding you will eliminate many other distractions and projects to give the time needed to the program to succeed. We need the young entrepreneurs that are ready to make that commitment.

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Beyond the aptitude for entrepreneurship we also want the strong character that comes with those who are willing to give back.  This program will help you become the mentors of the future and that is not possible without people that are willing to lift up and multiply others around them.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you see yourself in these descriptions and are ready to commit to becoming the CEO of tomorrow, we want to hear from you.

!!! This Site is currently under construction. Direct questions to lincolnj@aspirex.org!!!!

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