FREE MASTERCLASS
THE
STARTUP
FORMULA™
THE STARTUP
FORMULA™
Stop Guessing Your Way Through Business.
Learn the formula to START it. STRUCTURE it. FUND it. GROW it.
A LIVE 2-Day Virtual Experience for aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs who are ready to turn their business idea into a properly structured, funding-ready company.
TWO POWER-PACKED DAYS
Live Online Event
DESIGNED FOR FOUNDERS
Startups & Aspiring Entrepreneurs
REAL STRATEGIES. REAL RESULTS.
Proven by founders. Backed by data.
LIVE ONLY • NO REPLAY AVAILABLE
Hosted by Stormi Banks + Trishona
$23M+
IN CLIENT GRANT FUNDING
$23M+
IN CLIENT GRANT FUNDING
★★★★★300+
5-STAR REVIEWS
★★★★★300+ 5-STAR REVIEWS
YOU DON'T NEED ANOTHER BUSINESS IDEA.
YOU NEED THE FORMULA.
You know you want to build something.
The problem is that nobody handed you the instructions.
One person tells you to get an LLC.
Someone else tells you to build business credit.
Instagram tells you there's free grant money everywhere.
Another expert says you need a business plan.
Then you hear about investors, funding, EINs, NAICS codes, financial projections, operating agreements and compliance.
Suddenly entrepreneurship feels like a foreign language.
That's exactly why we created The Startup Formula.
We didn't reinvent entrepreneurship.
We developed a formula to simplify it.
THE FORMULA
START + STRUCTURE + FUND + GROW
= THE STARTUP FORMULA™
01
START
Turn the idea into an actual business.
Learn what needs to happen before you start chasing money, customers and opportunities.
02
STRUCTURE
Build the foundation correctly.
Understand the registrations, documents, business positioning and foundational pieces that make your company look and operate like a real business.
03
FUND
Learn how grants and business funding actually work.
Understand what funding sources are looking for, what documents you need, what can make your business more fundable and which opportunities make sense for your stage.
04
START
Stop operating like someone who just started a business and begin thinking like someone building one.
Learn how to position the company for credibility, capital and long-term growth.
THE FORMULA
START + STRUCTURE + FUND + GROW
= THE STARTUP FORMULA™
01
START
Turn the idea into an actual business.
Learn what needs to happen before you start chasing money, customers and opportunities.
02
STRUCTURE
Build the foundation correctly.
Understand the registrations, documents, business positioning and foundational pieces that make your company look and operate like a real business.
03
FUND
Learn how grants and business funding actually work.
Understand what funding sources are looking for, what documents you need, what can make your business more fundable and which opportunities make sense for your stage.
04
START
Stop operating like someone who just started a business and begin thinking like someone building one.
Learn how to position the company for credibility, capital and long-term growth.
YOUR BUSINESS ISN'T MISSING POTENTIAL.
IT MAY BE MISSING THE FORMULA.
THIS IS NOT FOR EVERYBODY.
The Startup Formula is probably NOT for you if:
You are looking for someone to magically fund an idea you haven't taken seriously.
You believe registering an LLC automatically makes a business funding-ready.
You only want a list of grants without learning how to position yourself to compete for them.
You aren't willing to complete the work required to properly structure your company.
You want passive information you can watch whenever you feel like it.
There is NO replay.
This is a LIVE working experience for entrepreneurs who are ready to learn, implement and build.
THIS IS NOT FOR EVERYBODY.
The Startup Formula is probably NOT for you if:
You are looking for someone to magically fund an idea you haven't taken seriously.
You believe registering an LLC automatically makes a business funding-ready.
You only want a list of grants without learning how to position yourself to compete for them.
You aren't willing to complete the work required to properly structure your company.
You want passive information you can watch whenever you feel like it.
There is NO replay.
This is a LIVE working experience for entrepreneurs who are ready to learn, implement and build.
WHY LISTEN TO STORMI?
Stormi Banks is the Founder and CEO of Pink Print, a grant writing and funding strategy company built to help entrepreneurs stop guessing about funding and start strategically positioning their businesses for opportunities.
Since launching Pink Print in 2021, Stormi and her team report helping clients secure more than $23 million in grant funding, while building a community of entrepreneurs who are learning how to approach grants, business documentation and funding with strategy instead of desperation.
With 300+ five-star reviews, Stormi's work has centered around one principle:
Funding starts before the application.
A strong application cannot compensate for a business that hasn't built the foundation to support what it's asking for.
During The Startup Formula, Stormi is bringing the lessons, patterns and funding insights she's gained from working with hundreds of entrepreneurs directly into the room.
WHY LISTEN TO STORMI?
Stormi Banks is the Founder and CEO of Pink Print, a grant writing and funding strategy company built to help entrepreneurs stop guessing about funding and start strategically positioning their businesses for opportunities.
Since launching Pink Print in 2021, Stormi and her team report helping clients secure more than $23 million in grant funding, while building a community of entrepreneurs who are learning how to approach grants, business documentation and funding with strategy instead of desperation.
With 300+ five-star reviews, Stormi's work has centered around one principle:
Funding starts before the application.
A strong application cannot compensate for a business that hasn't built the foundation to support what it's asking for.
During The Startup Formula, Stormi is bringing the lessons, patterns and funding insights she's gained from working with hundreds of entrepreneurs directly into the room.
WHAT WE'RE ACTUALLY TEACHING
Across two live days, we're breaking down:
bUSINESS FOUNDATION
Business structure, business identity, registrations, foundational setup and common startup mistakes.
BUSINESS DOCUMENTS
What documents businesses should have, what they're used for and which documents become important when pursuing different types of funding.
GRANT READINESS
How grantors evaluate businesses, what can strengthen an application and why constantly applying for random grants isn't a funding strategy.
BUSINESS FUNDING
How business funding differs from grants, what lenders may evaluate and how to begin positioning the company for capital.
INVESTOR READINESS
What it actually means to become investor-ready and the difference between wanting investment and having a business someone could reasonably consider investing in.
FUNDING POSITIONING
How your industry, business model, documentation, financials, story and use of funds affect funding opportunities.
THIS EVENT IS FOR YOU IF YOU..
HAVE A BUSINESS IDEA
and ready to launch
STRUGGLE TO SUCCESS
funding or grants
WANT TO BUILD A BUSINESS
the right way
NEED A PROVEN PLAN
not more guesswork
ARE READY TO GROW
scale, and make impact
TESTIMONIALS
What others are saying
STILL NOT SURE?
Frequently Asked Questions
When is The Startup Formula?
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This is a two-day virtual experience. Both days are held completely online.
What time does it start?
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We recommend joining early so you don't miss the beginning of the training.
Will there be a replay?
No.
The Startup Formula is a LIVE-only experience. There will not be a replay.
If you register, plan to attend both days live.
Where will the event take place?
The event is completely virtual. Registered attendees will receive instructions for accessing the live experience.
Do I need to already own a business?
No. The experience was specifically designed for aspiring entrepreneurs, startups and early-stage business owners.
What if I already have an LLC?
You can still attend. Having an LLC doesn't necessarily mean you've completed every step needed to properly structure and position your business for funding and growth.
Are you giving us grants?
No. The Startup Formula is an educational experience. We are teaching you how to better structure and position your business to pursue grants and other funding opportunities. Funding is never guaranteed.
Is this only about grants?
No. Grants are one component. We'll also discuss business foundations, documentation, funding readiness, business funding, investor readiness and growth.
Is this for established businesses?
The training is primarily designed for aspiring entrepreneurs, startups, new business owners and businesses generally within their early stages. Established companies with more sophisticated funding needs may find portions of the experience too foundational.
What should I bring?
Come prepared to take notes and work on your business. If you already have business documents, have them accessible during the experience.
THE FORMULA IS READY
ARE YOU?
Stop guessing. Start building.
Your breakthrough starts now.
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