Hospitality Ready Accelerator
Secure, repeat, and scale contracts with hospitality buyers
Why it feels hard
Why hospitality contracts feel hard to navigate
Expectations around pricing, reliability, volume, sustainability, and operations.
Unclear buying processes
Many businesses don't know what hotels actually buy or how procurement works.
Chasing too early
Opportunities get pursued before systems, pricing, or capacity are ready.
Delivery strain
Businesses land a contract but struggle to deliver consistently at scale.
Scaling uncertainty
Growth feels risky without clarity on when - or how - to expand responsibly.
After this program
How your approach to hospitality changes
Make confident decisions. Deliver consistently. Pursue the right contracts.
- Direction on where to compete within hospitality
- Stronger buyer-facing language and materials
- Clearer financial signals for when - and how - to fund growth
- Systems that support consistent delivery without burnout
- A regional growth strategy that fits your business
Program structure
Track 2 Applications Are Closed
Applications for Track 2: Regional Expansion are now closed. Track 3: National Readiness is coming in Winter 2027.
Track 1: Local Contract Readiness
Status: Track passed • Timeline: April-June 2026 • Format: Hybrid (Virtual + in-person pitch) • Program fee: $149.99
Fit & eligibility
Eligible industries:
- Food & Beverage
- Operational Supplies & Equipment
- Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment
- Technology & IT
- Sustainability
- Construction & Renovation
- Maintenance Services
- Professional Services
- Revenue typically ~$500K+
- Operating 12+ months
Track 1 has passed. Review the details to understand the full program path.
What you'll work on
- Securing your first hospitality contract
- Explaining your offer in buyer-ready language
- Knowing when - and how - to fund growth
- Delivering consistently without burnout
Your commitment
Program structure
- 6 live virtual sessions (April-June 2026)
- 1 in-person showcase (June 25, 2026 • Seattle, location TBD)
Participation
- Attend 4 of 6 sessions
- Capstone required (in-person showcase)
Good to know: Completing Track 1 guarantees eligibility for Track 2.
Track 2: Regional Expansion
Timeline: September-November 2026 • Program fee: $149.99
Fit & eligibility
Eligible industries:
- Food & Beverage
- Operational Supplies & Equipment
- Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment
- Technology & IT
- Sustainability
- Construction & Renovation
- Maintenance Services
- Professional Services
- Already delivering consistently
- Revenue Range $500k-$1M
- Ready for regional growth
Applications for Track 2: Regional Expansion are now closed.
What you'll work on
- Strengthen regional growth strategy and operational readiness
- Elevate capability statement to meet regional expectations
- Practice a 60-second pitch with procurement feedback
- Build relationships with regional hotel buyers and SMEs
Your commitment
Program structure
- 5 live virtual sessions (Thursdays, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM PT: Sept. 10 and 24, Oct. 8 and 22, and Nov. 5, 2026)
- 1 in-person capstone event (Nov. 19, 2026, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM PT • Seattle, location TBD)
Participation
- Attend 4 of 5 virtual sessions
- Capstone required (in-person event)
Track 3: National Readiness
Timeline: Early 2027 • Program fee: Coming Soon
Fit & eligibility
Eligible industries:
- Food & Beverage
- Operational Supplies & Equipment
- Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment
- Technology & IT
- Sustainability
- Construction & Renovation
- Maintenance Services
- Professional Services
- Already selling to hospitality
- Can meet higher-volume needs
- Scaling systems in place
More Track 3 details coming soon.
What you'll work on
- Positioning for higher-volume opportunities
- Scaling systems and fulfillment
- Capital planning for growth
- Peer learning + buyer conversations
Your commitment
- Attend scheduled sessions (details shared upon acceptance)
- Complete required prep and planning
- Participate in scheduled discussions
