For Funders & Partners
The System That Connects Founders to Help
Every entrepreneur deserves a next right step.
Network Navigator pairs human navigation with technology that scales, so capital, programs, and mentors reach the people who need them.
Mission
We believe entrepreneurship is the most reliable engine of opportunity. Our mission is to make that engine work for everyone by connecting entrepreneurs to the right resource, relationship, or program at the right moment - regardless of background, geography, or stage.
Our Model
Inputs
Funder and partner support, public-private collaboration, ecosystem data, and community trust.
Activities
AI-guided navigation (NAVI), C.O.R.E. Academy coaching, mentor and resource matching, events, and a shared CRM.
Outcomes
Entrepreneurs served, capital and programs unlocked, businesses launched, and a more connected ecosystem.
How we measure impact
Figures reflect engagement to date and projected program delivery. Updated periodically.
Program metrics
Key performance indicators
Last updated: June 6, 2026
Unique entrepreneurs engaged across the platform and in person.
Source: Platform analytics + CRM, June 2026
Workshops, panels, Network Navigator Day, and partner convenings.
Source: Events database, Jan 2024 - Jun 2026
Founder-to-mentor introductions completed and acknowledged.
Source: Mentor match records, June 2026
Capital-ready entrepreneurs routed to CDFIs, banks, and grant programs.
Source: Capital readiness pipeline, June 2026
Metrics are pulled from internal platform analytics, CRM records, and event management systems. Figures are refreshed quarterly; the most recent refresh date appears above. Detailed methodology is available on request.
One organization, several products
- Network Navigator - the parent organization and the system that connects founders to help.
- Network Navigator - the flagship platform serving entrepreneurs across the Greater Birmingham region.
- NAVI - the AI assistant inside Network Navigator that connects entrepreneurs to next steps in seconds.
- C.O.R.E. Academy - our AI-powered business coaching and learning experience.
- Navigator C.O.R.E. - the 9-month cohort program for high-potential founders.