The Silver Tsunami Xcelerator
Preserve Businesses. Protect Jobs.
Build the Next Generation of Owners.
The Silver Tsunami Xcelerator (STX) prepares established business owners for successful transitions and equips entrepreneurs to acquire and lead viable companies.
Closing the Business Transition Readiness Gap
One system. Two readiness paths. Lasting community impact.
As Baby Boomer business owners retire, viable companies, jobs and community wealth are at risk. STX brings prepared sellers, qualified buyers, lenders and trusted advisers together in one coordinated marketplace.
Seller Readiness
A 12-month program helping established owners prepare for succession, family transfer, employee ownership, growth or sale.
Buyer Readiness
A 10-month cohort-based training program that prepares entrepreneurs to evaluate, finance, and acquire existing businesses as a strategy for growth and scale—while leading with ethics and social responsibility.
STX Marketplace
A curated network connecting prepared sellers and buyers with lenders, investors and independent professional advisers.
How It Works
Assess → Prepare → Position → Connect → Finance → Transition
How It Works Participants receive training, mentoring, readiness assessments and professional-resource connections designed to support informed ownership transitions.
Who should apply?
Closing the Business Transition Readiness Gap
STX is designed to:
- Keep viable businesses open
- Preserve jobs and local services
- Expand responsible business ownership
- Protect community and generational wealth
Business owners (Seller)
Owners considering retirement, succession or the future transfer of their company.
Prospective buyers
Coachable entrepreneurs with leadership experience who want to acquire and operate an established business.
The Triple Bottom Line
Prepare to Acquire and Lead an Existing Business
Entrepreneurial Mindset and Acquisition Strategy
Define your acquisition goals, identify suitable businesses and develop a focused strategy for becoming a successful business owner.
SBA Lending Fundamentals
Learn how SBA acquisition loans work, what lenders evaluate and which documents buyers need to prepare.
Financial Statements and Cash-Flow Analysis
Learn to read financial statements, evaluate cash flow and determine whether a business can support its operations and acquisition debt.
Business Valuation Fundamentals
Understand common valuation methods, key value drivers and how to assess whether an asking price is reasonable.
Financial Literacy and Buyer Financial Readiness
Strengthen personal credit, financial organization and capital readiness before pursuing financing for an acquisition.
Legal, Tax and Risk Management
Explore business structures, contracts, tax considerations, insurance and other risks associated with buying a company.
Negotiation, Deal Structure and Letters of Intent
Learn how acquisition terms are structured, how to negotiate responsibly and what to consider before signing a Letter of Intent.
Due Diligence, Transition and Ethical Leadership
Learn how to investigate a business, identify potential risks and prepare to lead employees and operations after ownership transfers.
Capital Readiness and Investor Preparation
Develop a financing strategy and prepare the information lenders or investors need to evaluate an acquisition opportunity.
Acquisition Readiness Presentation
Combine your acquisition strategy, financial analysis, financing plan and transition approach into a professional final presentation.
Our Ideal Candidate
Prepare for the Next Chapter
Applications for the first STX Marketplace cohort are expected to open in 2027.
Coachable
Open to new learning.
Grit
No quitting.
Vision
Grow a $1M (annual revenue) business in 3–5 years.
Mission
Embrace entrepreneurship.