A BCH Virtual Workshop Series

The CEO Series

Move from doing the work to building the company. Four hands-on sessions on the legal, financial, operational, and growth foundations every founder needs.

January – April 2027 Four 2-hour workshops · Online, join from anywhere

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Registration opens November 2026

A business that relies only on you is a job, not a company

Going from technical worker, someone else’s employee, or freelancer to CEO takes a fundamental shift in perspective: from executing tasks to designing systems, managing risk, and building on a legally sound foundation.

Across four months, you’ll set up your legal structure, master cash flow and capital, design operations that run without you, and build a predictable growth engine. In every session, you’ll also use AI prompt engineering to do the research, writing, and systems work faster.

For anyone looking to start their own business, and for those who want to differentiate their impact by bringing more entrepreneurial thinking to their current work. Whether you’re building a local business, a non-profit, or a startup, this series is for you.

The four workshops

Each session runs two hours with the same rhythm: core concepts, an individual activity and a group breakout, then hands-on AI work you can use right away.

  1. Workshop 1January 2027

    The CEO Mindset & Legal Entity Architecture

    Choose the entity that fits your model (LLC, 501(c)(3) Non-Profit, or C-Corp), navigate local licensing and compliance, and define a defensible value proposition. You’ll also learn to use AI prompt engineering for market validation and regulatory research.

    You leave with
    • ✓Entity Selection Decision: complete clarity on which legal entity fits your business model
    • ✓Compliance Map: a localized checklist for licensing, zoning, EIN, and tax registration
    • ✓Prompt Engineering Asset: a reusable RTCC (Role, Task, Context, Constraint) framework for market research and regulatory discovery
  2. Workshop 2February 2027

    Financial Architecture, Capital Sourcing & Cash Flow Mastery

    Whether you’re running a local service business, a donor-backed non-profit, or a venture-scale startup, survival depends on cash flow, unit economics, and capital. Demystify financial modeling, break-even analysis, and funding channels from grants and micro-loans to bank financing, donor drives, and equity.

    You leave with
    • ✓Unit Economics Model: a calculated break-even point and pricing model for your product or service
    • ✓Capital Sourcing Roadmap: 3–5 viable capital channels, from local grants and CDFI loans to donors and investors
    • ✓Prompt Engineering Asset: a framework for drafting grant applications, pitch narratives, and loan summaries
  3. Workshop 3March 2027

    Operations, Systems & AI-Driven Workflow Architecture

    Learn to think like a systems architect: build Standard Operating Procedures, delegation frameworks, and scalable workflows. Map your core delivery processes and use AI to turn messy notes into structured SOPs, custom assistants, and automated customer communications.

    You leave with
    • ✓Core Process Map: a step-by-step view of your customer acquisition and fulfillment cycle
    • ✓Time-Audit & Delegation Plan: the low-value tasks to automate, eliminate, or delegate
    • ✓Prompt Engineering Asset: custom system instructions for AI agents that handle support, intake, or internal tasks
  4. Workshop 4April 2027

    Strategic Growth, Marketing & CEO Leadership Cadence

    Sustainable growth needs a predictable way to reach customers and a steady quarterly rhythm. Explore growth engines for local service providers, non-profits, and scaling startups; set your KPIs; use multi-persona prompting to sharpen your marketing; and leave with a 90-day execution cadence.

    You leave with
    • ✓90-Day Execution Playbook: a quarterly roadmap with three core OKRs
    • ✓Customer Acquisition Funnel: a mapped growth engine, whether local SEO and partnerships, donor campaigns, or digital funnels
    • ✓Prompt Engineering Asset: multi-perspective prompts for copy, outreach scripts, and campaigns tailored to your audience

The Master CEO Execution Checklist

Every participant receives our Master CEO Execution Checklist, a step-by-step guide that turns each workshop into action, so you leave knowing exactly what to do next.

Phase 1 · Workshop 1

Foundation & Governance

Formalize your business, get compliant, and set up the governance that protects you and your company.

Phase 2 · Workshop 2

Financial Architecture & Capital

Know your numbers, find your path to profitability, and choose the right capital for your goals.

Phase 3 · Workshop 3

Systems & Operational Scale

Build the systems, documentation, and AI support that let your business run without depending on you.

Phase 4 · Workshop 4

Growth & CEO Cadence

Launch a repeatable growth engine and the leadership rhythm that keeps you focused quarter after quarter.

Frequently asked questions

Got a specific question? Reach us at events (at) blackcomputeher (dot) org.

Is this for me?

If you’re a technical worker, employee, or freelancer thinking about starting your own business, yes. It’s also for anyone who wants to bring more entrepreneurial thinking to their current role, even if you’re not planning to launch a company right away. We talk about financial modeling, business impact, and strategic planning, which are all important for the bottom line of any business. Additionally, a select number of registrations will be available for those experiencing financial hardship. Email us at events@blackcomputeHER.org for discrete support.

What kinds of businesses does the series cover?

All kinds. The content is tailored to local service and retail businesses, non-profits, and venture-scale startups, and covers LLCs, 501(c)(3) non-profits, C-Corps, and sole proprietorships.

What happens in each session?

Each two-hour workshop combines core concepts, an individual activity, a group breakout where peers pressure-test your thinking, and hands-on AI work. You’ll leave every session with tangible takeaways, including a reusable prompt framework. We provide additional details on content after you register.

When does registration open?

Registration opens in November 2026. Join our mailing list to be the first to know.

Can my company pay for my registration?

Yes, but confirm that this is a part of your role's responsibilities or your manager sees value in supporting your growth in this way. Email us at events@blackcomputeHER.org with the subject Send Invoice and the name of each person being covered, and we’ll send an invoice.

Registration

Registration for the CEO Series opens in November. Join our mailing list and we’ll let you know the moment seats are available.

What’s included

  • ✓Four live, two-hour virtual workshops, January through April 2027
  • ✓Individual activities and peer breakouts in every session
  • ✓Four reusable AI prompt frameworks
  • ✓The Master CEO Execution Checklist
  • ✓A cohort of peers for ongoing accountability

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