
Training Entrepreneur Network
Helping diverse entrepreneurs build and strengthen their social capital
What is T.E.N.?
We are a cutting-edge peer entrepreneur network program designed to equip ambitious professionals with the skills, resources, and connections needed to thrive in today's dynamic marketplace.
Why Become a T.E.N. Member?
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Your social capital is your greatest asset! Gain access to a wealth of expertise and opportunities while surrounded by professionals with diverse skills and experiences. Build relationships that will help guide and accelerate entrepreneurial journey as you learn from real world successes and challenges.
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Looking for a collaborator? Connect with T.E.N. members who complement your strengths, share your vision, and achieve mutual goals. T.E.N. will help open doors for collaboration and partnership opportunities that elevate your entrepreneurial success.
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T.E.N. values growth, connection, and success. Our network enables members to build relationships that expose them to new perspectives, career development opportunities, and transformative personal and professional growth.
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Entrepreneurship can be challenging and isolating. T.E.N. connects you with a community of peers to share challenges, celebrate wins, and stay motivated. Surround yourself with peers who understand your entrepreneurial journey.
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Showcase your expertise, share your successes, and promote your brand. Active engagement helps our members gain opportunities to attract clients, partners, and potential collaborators.
Who Are T.E.N. Members?
Our members…
Align with social capital principles
Actively support members in sharing best practices
Seek to collaborate with members on projects, products, and/or research
Commit to attending at least 3 virtual and/or in-person T.E.N. events
Owned their training enterprise brand or organization for at least 1 year
Facilitated for at least 2 years at an organization
How to Join T.E.N.
Benefits for T.E.N. Members
Opportunities to co-publish articles and research
Promote your company on T.E.N. listserv
Access to T.E.N. members directory
Professional community engagement and development
Invited to attend online networking and peer support sessions
Expand your network and build social capital
Veterans receive 15% discount on annual membership
Tier 1
Connect with like-minded professionals, gain insights, and stay updated on exclusive events
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Collaborate with fellow training entrepreneurs
Vote for the recipients of the ACT Cares Scholarship Fund
Access to a safe and brave community using principles of psychological safety
Three T.E.N. virtual networking sessions
Exclusive invitations to ACT professional development events and workshops
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$319 annual fee
Tier 2
Early access to select events, member-only discussions and expanded networking opportunities
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In addition to Tier 1 benefits, you’ll receive...
Opportunities to co-author articles and research on training entrepreneurship and best practices
Reserved guest spot on the Conversation Café podcast, a division of ACT
Early access to the ACT N.O.W. Newsletter, ACT resource library, and new Conversation Café episodes
Feature spot on the ACT website directory
Monthly peer sessions
15% referral discount for successful T.E.N. member referrals
10% discount on ACT ticketed events
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$425 annual fee