Mentorship &

Education

Starting and growing a business in Arizona comes with unique challenges. Many founders find themselves:

  • Working in isolation without proper guidance

  • Unsure which resources match their current stage

  • Overwhelmed by conflicting advice

  • Lacking structured support to move forward efficiently

  • Missing critical connections to mentors, partners and funding

While Arizona's entrepreneurial ecosystem is growing, too many founders still struggle to find their place and access the right support at the right time.

Imagine having a roadmap tailored specifically to your business needs - one that connects you with exactly the right resources, mentoring, and community at your current stage.

At Moonshot, we've mapped the entrepreneurial journey and created constellations of support that guide founders from wherever they are today to wherever they dream of going. Whether you've launched a new business or scaling your established business, your unique path through the Arizona innovation ecosystem is waiting.

Graphic depicting Moonshot Flagstaff Campus programs, including Moonshot Academy for entrepreneurship certification, on-campus workshops, legal and funding mentorship, and online community networking. Also mentions AWD Law, Growth Partners Arizona, and Moonshot Constellations Cohorts for virtual workshops.
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MOONSHOT ROADMAP

Step 1: Join the Moonshot Constellations Community

Your journey begins by becoming part of the Moonshot ecosystem. Whether you connect through our pitch tours, campus locations, workforce development programs, or directly as a customer, you're welcomed into a community designed to help you succeed.

Based on your profile, you'll be connected to a customized set of resources:

  • Community networking opportunities

  • Cohort-based learning with peers at your stage

  • AI-powered "Ask An Expert" instant guidance

  • Targeted online events and training videos

  • Economic opportunities through our Barter & Trade network

Step 2: RSVP for Virtual Cohort Workshops (Live Virtual Workshops)

Your Moonshot journey is supported by structured quarterly programming designed to address the most critical needs of Arizona entrepreneurs. Here is an example annual cohort schedule of topics:

Q1: Financial Foundations

  • Legal guidance sessions with expert attorneys

  • Financial literacy workshops covering business finances,

  • budgeting, credit options and tax compliance

  • AI tools for streamlining accounting processes

Q2: Marketing & Branding Mastery

  • Customer identification and audience growth strategies

  • Brand identity and messaging development

  • Lead generation and conversion tactics

  • AI-powered social media optimization

Q3: Digital Presence & Social Media

  • Platform selection strategies tailored to your business

  • Content creation and storytelling workshops

  • Paid advertising campaign development

  • Data analysis for performance improvement

Q4: Website & Visual Branding

  • DIY website building fundamentals

  • Design skills through Canva mastery

  • SEO optimization techniques

  • Conversion strategies to drive business results

Step 3: Level Up Through Moonshot Academy (Self-Paced)

As you grow, your journey can advance through three distinct levels:

  • Level 1: Community - Build your foundation through self-paced training, AI feedback, and essential technical assistance in legal and accounting areas

  • Level 2: Certification - Accelerate growth through 1-on-1 mentoring and specialized forums matched to your business stage

  • Level 3: Funding - Prepare for investment through advanced assistance tailored to meet investor expectations

Step 4: Join the Founders Forum group (Monthly On-Campus Group for Founders)

We are thrilled to introduce Paul Sciame as the new Moonshot Founders Forum Facilitator for our Moonshot Flagstaff Campus. With extensive experience spanning leadership roles in technology and venture capital, Paul is set to bring unparalleled insights to our monthly meetup sessions designed exclusively for CEO/Founders in the Moonshot program.
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Paul's impressive career includes key positions such as General Manager at Tweddle Group Technologies, where he significantly grew the team and successfully delivered several award-winning automotive technology products, including Toyota Entune and Enform. His strategic vision also led to the acquisition of Tweddle by Nuance Communications.
 
At PAS Technology and Ventures, Paul demonstrated his knack for fostering innovation and growth by providing vital investments (angel investments and VC investments) and bridge loans to early-stage startups. His tenure at Vulcan saw him drive pivotal technology partnerships and develop groundbreaking mobile and interactive services. Paul spent most of his career at Microsoft focused on worldwide emerging market initiatives developing and delivering strategies that have resulted in revenue gains and partnerships with some of the world’s most respected companies.

In addition, Paul is a founding member of Canyon Angels, an angel investment group affiliated with Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona, a Katz School of Business Advisory Council Member at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado, a valued Advisory Board Member at Moonshot, and a volunteer mentor at multiple stops along our Moonshot Rural AZ Pitch Competition Tour. 
 
Paul's diverse background and leadership in business development, sales, and marketing make him the ideal facilitator for our Founder's Forum.

​Join us each month for a 1–2-hour session where you can share challenges, celebrate wins, and explore new opportunities with your peers, guided by Paul's expertise and experience.

Step 5: Sign up for Monthly On-Campus Workshops and Mentorship Opportunities (In Person On Campus)

Learn more about monthly workshops and on-campus events on our EVENTS CALENDAR and on our Support Services LEGAL PARTNERS and FUNDING PARTNERS pages.

As a Moonshot Flagstaff Campus tenant, you automatically qualify to receive all support services Moonshot has to offer—both on campus and through our Constellations platform and Moonshot Academy. We recognize that our entrepreneurs learn differently; therefore, we have created opportunities for growth and mentorship that span the gamut from in-person to self-paced to live virtual events to pre-recorded events. The choice is yours how you’d like to take advantage of support you receive as a Moonshot Flagstaff tenant. Once you become a tenant, you will be given access to all support services. Check out the roadmap below…

Infographic with a five-step process for Moonshot Constellations: Step 1: Join online community; Step 2: RSVP for virtual workshops; Step 3: Explore entrepreneurship certification; Step 4: Join Founders Forum in Flagstaff; Step 5: Sign up for in-person workshops in Flagstaff.