“I had no idea
how big my company could be until I spent 5 days thinking deeply about my business.”
—Jere Simpson, CEO of Kitewire Mobility and Atlas Up
What to expect:
Make this year the
best year in the life of your company
best year in the life of your company
During our one-week session, you’ll be placed in a cohort of no more than 6 entrepreneurs, giving you individualized attention while you benefit from wisdom-sharing with a group of your peers.
Do you qualify for the fellowship program?
To be considered a candidate for the Birthing of Giants Fellowship Program you must fulfill three criteria:
- Your company has revenues of greater than $5 million
– If your company is less than five years old, the minimum revenue to be considered is $2 million - You own at least part of your business (10%) and have decision-making authority over it
- You are serious about accelerating the growth of your business
click here to download a preview of the Fellowship Week Curriculum and schedule
Fellowship Week At-A-Glance
Candidates for Fellowship will attend a week-long intensive divided into four “amplification” sessions:
Build As If You’re Going To Sell
Find out why talent and capital flow towards some companies more than others and the vast wealth it creates.
Maintain agility for highest scale
Refine your economic model for faster growth. Learn how to think radically, and transform your current business model to fuel growth and enterprise value.
Fewer Salespeople, More Sales
Find out how companies are using big data and artificial intelligence to grow sales impact 5-10x without hiring any more salespeople.
UNLOCK YOUR MANAGEMENT’S TALENT
Release the productivity of your senior management, and your own productivity as well. Leverage the techniques of top entrepreneurs.
PROGRAM
In one week, you’ll create a PREP Plan To BOOST Profits, Revenues and Exit Pricing
Get better results and save years of wasted resources and frustration.
REMOVE OBSTACLES
There’s no hiding from our experts—We’ll FIND what stopS progress
Imagine having a crystal clear plan on how to unlock and unleash your company’s potential:
- Discover what financial constraints you must eliminate
- Find out what’s preventing value creation
- Identify and eliminate threats to your company
- Make a plan to streamline and reset for growth
WRITE A NEW ROADMAP
With YouR obstacles REMOVED, now It’S TIME TO add gas to YOUR plan
Our “War Room” will maximize your results by battle-hardening your plan before you take action.
- How do I make the biggest impact on my company?
- What are the easiest paths to more profits?
- Where’s my leverage in my industry?
- How do I best prepare for exit?
BOARD OF EXPERTS
PARTIAL LISTING. FULL LIST HERE…
Fellowship Week Faculty
Lewis Schiff
Chairman, Birthing Of Giants Board of Experts
CJ Dubé
Expert EOS Implementer
EOS Worldwide
Steven Wilkinson
Founder
Good & Prosper Ltd
Doug Tatum
Chairman
Newport Advisory
Norm Brodsky
Entrepreneur-in-Residence Birthing of Giants
Jay Jay French
Founder, Manager, Lead Guitarist Twisted Sister
Eric Krucke
M&A and Strategic Advisor
Aprio
Will Fuentes
Founder
Maestro Group
Prior to FELLOWSHIP week, you will:
- Be invited into the Fellows electronic community (on the “Slack” platform) so you can communicate with other Fellows 24/7 nationwide.
- Receive a “pre-work” gift package to prepare yourself for the program. Undergo a review of the current state of your business.
- Receive an instructional video series outlining “pre-work.”
After FELLOWshIP week, you will:
- Receive unlimited coaching from our Experts, including a 90-day, after-session roadmap to help you and your team properly sequence your One Year From Today plan and connect to the right people to help you implement your plan inside your business.
- Be invited back as a Fellow Facilitator to help our incoming candidates for Fellowship create their custom One Year From Today plan.
- Be invited to our twice-annual Gathering of Giants Program (for graduates of the Fellowship Program only)
HERE WHAT OUR FELLOWS HAVE TO SAY…
testimonials
“The Birthing of Giants programs were a turning point for me. I hit a plataue and realized that to grow my business, I needed to grow myself. The programs, and the incredible people I met there, helped me achieve that.”
“The Fellowship Program has really helped me get out of my comfort zone, hear good ideas outside of my business model, and stay accountable to growing my business.“
“The Fellowship Program helped me develop a robust 12-month strategic plan, and I ended up hitting my annual goals three months ahead of schedule. I never would have done it without Birthing of Giants.
“Thank you to the Birthing of Giants team for creating such a unique and powerful experience and for getting me connected to such an incredible group of business leaders!“
“There is nothing that has been as impactful in my career as the Birthing of Giants Fellowship Program. It was an absolutely incredible experience.“
“The guidance, insights, mentorship, and unwavering support received during the program has been invaluable. I’m profoundly thankful for the incredible minds who contributed to my journey.”
Upon COMPLETION OF FELLOWSHIP Week, YOU ARE INVITED INTO THE FELLOWSHIP COMMUNITY
Every January and June, past Fellows meet to plan (January) and refine (June) their business strategy for the year ahead. It’s called the Gathering of Giants Program. To be part of this twice-annual gathering, you must first apply, be accepted, and attend The Fellowship Week. Find out what you don’t yet know about growing your company and how others are growing past their obstacles.
INVESTMENT AND BENEFITS
- Tuition Fee: $21,000
- Payment Plans Available
Tuition Includes:
- Our Fellowship Bootcamp for experienced business owners: 5 days at Princeton surrounded by top exit entrepreneurs developing your roadmap that shows how big your company is supposed to be.
- Our proven process to compress years of trial and error into 5 days. Discover how companies like yours build profits, revenues and get valued at hundreds of millions or billions of dollars.
- Finish the week with your personalized “One Year From Today” game plan and a team of Birthing of Giants coaches to stay with you and your leadership team to turn one week of planning into reality.
When's the next session?
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April 13-17, 2026 | Princeton
WHEN:
April 13-17, 2026:
- Arrive Sunday, April 12, 2026 (afternoon)
- Depart Friday, April 17, 2026 (afternoon)
October 19-23, 2026 | Princeton
WHEN:
October 19-23, 2026 :
- Arrive Sunday, October 18, 2026 (afternoon)
- Depart Friday, October 23, 2026 (afternoon)
April 7-11, 2027 | Princeton
WHEN:
April 7-11, 2027:
- Arrive Sunday, April 6, 2027 (afternoon)
- Depart Friday, April 11, 2027 (afternoon)
October 18-22, 2027 | Princeton
WHEN:
October 18-22, 2025:
- Arrive Sunday, October 17, 2027 (afternoon)
- Depart Friday, October 22, 2027 (afternoon)
See how they did it…
FAQs From the Chairman of the Board
More Frequently Asked Questions
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What is The Birthing of Giants Fellowship Program?
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Where does the research come from?
The one-week curriculum is the result of several rich sources of data, experience, curriculum development, and books and articles.
- Data: Over 1,100 interviews with self-made entrepreneurs over 10 years and in-depth interviews with some of the most successful business founders of our day.
- Experience: Our board of experts has built dozens of companies, generating hundreds of millions in revenue and liquidity (wealth creation). In addition, they’ve advised and mentored thousands of entrepreneurs directly over the course of their careers.
- Curriculum and Publishing: Our Board of Experts have developed entrepreneur curriculums for universities and masterminds over the past 20 years. They’ve also published more than 10 books (including Business Brilliant, Street Smarts and Small Giants) and hundreds of articles about business and entrepreneurship for magazines like Inc. Magazine.
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Who is The Birthing of Giants Fellowship Program for?
The program is designed for the “owner and operator” of fast-growing, privately-held companies. The program does not focus on any particular industry or sector. It’s suited to those in the B2B and B2C sectors, both services and products, manufacturing and technology, consulting and advising, government and private sector, women- and minority-owned and military veterans. The person who is ideally suited for The Birthing of Giants Fellowship Program is an individual who:
- Run a company with revenues between $5 million and $250 million. (Businesses with revenue between $2 million and $5 million that were launched in the last 5 years are also eligible)
- Have a small, loyal management team.
- Want to accelerate sales and other revenues.
- Want to increase productivity of their staffs and scale their company culture.
- Want to serve their stakeholders (employees, vendors, communities, customers and more) even more.
- Want to maximize the profitability of their company.
- Want to prepare their company for sale in the future.
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Why is there an application process and who is accepted?
Each participant in the program relies upon their peers to have the most impactful week-long experience so our application process is designed to uncover the most ambitious and engaged among applicants. Your peers are chosen based on their history (with their company, their industry, and their community) and their future plans. The application process does not discriminate with regard to industry or company, but we do ensure that no competitors share a cohort so you can speak freely about your own company and strategy.
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Tell me about past participants of The Birthing of Giants Fellowship Program?
Once you complete The Birthing of Giants Fellowship Program, you are a Birthing of Giants Fellow for life. The past graduates are owners of companies ranging from construction ($150mm in revenue) to media companies ($10mm in revenue) to consulting services companies ($3mm in revenues). Each are the owners and operators of their companies and were able to deploy their Birthing of Giants strategic plans directly in their businesses.
- Construction company ($150mm in revenue): sold non-core businesses, redefined his contribution to his company and made key hires to delegate areas of the business he was struggling with.
- Media company ($10mm in revenue): Used salesforce amplification to launch a new events business.
- Consulting services company ($3mm in revenue): Made acquisitions within 6 months of the completion of Birthing of Giants to fill out some of the services his business didn’t already provide so he could serve bigger clients seeking a full-service solution.
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How much does The Birthing of Giants Fellowship Program cost?
The fee for the Birthing of Giants Fellowship Program is $21,000. It includes:
- The week-long session, including education programs and group activities. (travel and lodging are additional costs)
- All Fellowship week materials
- All Fellowship week meals
- Unlimited coaching for one year
- Invitation to the twice-annual Gathering of Giants Program (additional fee required)
- Invitation to “Free-peat” program which allows you to repeat the entire program over the next 24 months (not incl. room, board, and materials fee)
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Are there payment plans available for The Birthing of Giants Fellowship Program?
The fee for the Birthing of Giants Fellowship Program is $20,000. We offer the following payment options:
- PAY IN FULL: 1x Payment
- PAY IN 4 EQUAL INSTALLMENTS: Pay in 4 equal, monthly installments. (A minimum of one payment must be processed before the start of the session).
- PAY IN 12 EQUAL INSTALLMENTS: Smooth out your payments over 12 months. An additional administrative processing fee is incurred with this plan for a total investment of $21,000. (A minimum of one payment must be processed before the start of the session).
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What will I learn at The Birthing of Giants Fellowship Program?
Dating back to Benjamin Franklin, the first “American-style” entrepreneur, you’ve had to educate yourself in order to prepare yourself for your unique position, leading a company. Individuals who attend Birthing of Giants will gain working knowledge of ways to amplify their company’s vital resources. According to our extensive research, these areas have the greatest impact on your success:
- Management and Leadership
- Sales and Revenue
- Capital Market Readiness
- Financial Model Transformation
- Team Alignment and Culture
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What will I take away from The Birthing of Giants Fellowship Program and how can I use it at my company?
Participants in the program leave with a strategic plan for your company that projects out over 12 to 36 months. Your plan will address all 4 areas of success (management + leadership, sales + revenue, financial model transformation and capital market readiness) and it will allow you to bring your roadmap back to share with your team so they can help you implement the strategic plan. Some of the strategic objectives you might consider include:
- Personnel changes and organizational structure
- Salesforce strategy and structure
- Team Alignment and culture building (employees, vendors, community, customers)
- Your own role as CEO
- Your financial and business model
- The role of technology in your business
- How to build in order to sell (and to who)
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What happens each day at Birthing of Giants Fellowship Week?
Fellowship Week starts on Sunday night (a welcome reception) and ends on Friday afternoon.
Each day is a combination of interactive lectures from Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), breakout sessions for small group work, and strategic planning. The day runs from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Group dinners are also held most of the nights
Each day of the first four days are dedicated to a single amplification methodology.
- Scalable Management
- Financial Transformation
- Sales Amplification
- Capital Market Readiness
The last day is dedicated to pulling your strategic plans with your peers and preparing for the next 12-36 months.
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Who leads The Birthing of Giants Fellowship Program?
Lewis Schiff is the lead instructor, curriculum designer and manager of The Birthing of Giants Fellowship Program. He has partnered with Board of Expert co-Chair, Norm Brodsky, for years and has collaborated over the years with the other members of the Board of Experts. Board of Expert members and other thought leaders, academics, and business leaders participate in the sessions all year long.
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What happens after Fellowship Week?
There are 3 “post-session” components to The Birthing of Giants Fellowship Program.
Post-Session:
- Unlimited Coaching to help you implement your Birthing of Giants Fellowship Week Transformation Plan.
- Advanced Learning: Invitation to the Gathering of Giants Program.
- “Free-Peat”: Invitation to take advantage of our “Free-Peat” offer. Repetition creates mastery.
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What kind of technology do I need when I attend Fellowship Week?
Participants are expected to bring a laptop or tablet with them for the week. One of the most important communication tools we use is Slack, a popular message board and email replacement.
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What do I do if I still have more questions?
We are standing by to answer your questions at (347) 281-7299 or [email protected].
