Stage 1: Research and Design (Months 1-3)
Activities: - Interview 50 hiring managers - Analyze 20 job progressions - Design 3 bridge prototypes - Test with 10 participantsInvestment: Time + $5,000 Revenue: $0-$20,000
Stage 2: Pilot Programs (Months 4-6)
Activities: - Run 2 pilot cohorts - Refine curriculum - Build employer network - Gather success storiesRevenue: $50,000-$150,000
Stage 3: Scale Operations (Months 7-12)
Activities: - Launch 5+ programs - Hire facilitators - Build technology platform - Develop partnershipsRevenue: $200,000-$750,000
Stage 4: Ecosystem Leadership (Year 2+)
Activities: - License methodology - Franchise programs - Policy influence - Global expansionRevenue: $750,000-$5,000,000+