Helping Your Business Build Success
Develop Your Path to Greatness
The H.U.R.D.L.E. mission is to maximize positive outcomes for black male business owners by combining economic and social initiatives with overall wellness, thereby fostering financial growth and improved total health. We will engage members with strategies and effective approaches to mental health development, overcome barriers to business collaboration, and maximize collective expertise to drive development, thereby building a legacy of accomplishments and establishing a cycle of success.
Founded by Ezra Bourne and Carlton Carrington who first connected as graduates of the Goldman Sachs 10000 Small Business program. There they had the opportunity to connect with other black male business owners like themselves. They would both often have discussions about business ownership and all the challenges it presents. Just as the pandemic struck and the world changed, Ezra and Carlton thought about all those businesses that would be impacted by this worldwide event. While conducting business as usual would be difficult for black male business owners under normal circumstances, finding resources and support would be even more difficult now. Thinking of the impact to companies like theirs, they wondered where support for business owners like them would come from. This was the birth of the Hurdle Collaborative.
Educational products
We offer a variety of information to our members so they may become familiar with the opportunities available to grow their businesses. Information on contracting in the Federal space, financial management, as well as individual resource planning. Resources to help you take your business to the next level? We’ve got that.
programs and services
Our dynamic programs cover hands-on and sponsored programs in the areas of Federal and state certifications, all the way to providing a process to achieving better work-life balance. Whether you’re just starting out, have too many hats as a business owner, need high-level executive mentoring or need marketing tips that fit your schedule, our programs fit the bill.
business collaboration
Where do we deliver the most? In our ability to connect businesses to each other. Helping small businesses understand subcontracting, pipeline development, capability statements, teaming, etc. Our best results are tied to us moving forward together.