Every month, we select a business owner in the US as a Freed Fellow. Each Fellow receives a $500 grant to invest in their existing business. No strings attached. No equity required.

Every submission to become a Freed Fellow gets feedback in the form of their overall Freed score and recommendations to grow their business based on our review.

We review each business submission against our 5C Framework which analyzes five key components that successful businesses need to navigate:

– Context – Why is the market in your favor?

– Content – What’s your compelling core narrative?

– Community – Have you found or created a community?

– Chemistry – Have you found your special sauce?

– Commerce – How do you make money?

Everyone who submits a feedback request also receives two months free inside Freed Studio—our virtual community designed to help you grow your email list and turn subscribers into sales.

The Studio is a focused, supportive space where small business owners learn simple, sustainable systems for growth—starting with the most valuable asset in your business: your list.

Freed Fellows are also eligible to receive an additional end-of-year grant of $2,500.