Founders Helping Founders

Birthing of Giants
Regional Cohort Program

For founders of high-growth businesses navigating from $5M–$20M to $50M+. Your company will be more profitable, easier to run, and more valuable.

300+
Graduates since 2015
50
Graduates on the current Inc 5000
$10B+
Value Created Since 1990
25+
Years Experience Helping Entrepreneurs

Minnesota Cohort

Go Beyond Traditional Business Education

Are you a driven entrepreneur or business owner in or around Minnesota ready to break through growth barriers? The Birthing of Giants Regional Cohort Program offers a unique, immersive experience designed to propel your business to the next level. This invitation-only, MBA-level program brings together a select group of ambitious leaders for a transformative journey.

What is the Birthing of Giants Regional Cohort Program?

A highly selective, two-year executive education program tailored for owners of rapidly scaling businesses. Unlike typical business programs, we focus on practical, actionable strategies gleaned from real-world experience.

Focus on Strategy

Escape the daily grind and dedicate focused time to strategic planning. Each quarterly session provides a structured environment to analyze your business, identify key opportunities, and develop a clear, actionable plan.

Learn from Experts

Our proven curriculum is delivered by industry-leading experts who bring deep knowledge and practical insights. These experts are not just teachers — they are practitioners.

Work with Peers

Connect with a carefully selected cohort of local business owners facing similar challenges. The peer-to-peer collaboration provides invaluable support, accountability, and shared learning that lasts a lifetime.

Your Hosts

Scott & Dan host the Minnesota Regional Cohort

Bringing the BOG experience locally to Minnesota entrepreneurs. With Guest Faculty traveling to Minnesota for each quarterly session.

Dan Mallin

Dan Mallin

A force in technology-based entrepreneurship, Dan has built transformative tools serving Fortune 1000 marketers and their agencies. Serial founder and Certified EOS Implementor with deep roots in Minnesota's entrepreneurial ecosystem. Has successfully founded and exited multiple technology companies, earning six U.S. AI patents along the way.

E&Y Entrepreneur of the YearTitan of TechnologyDealmakers Hall of FameUniversity of MN Outstanding Achievement and Alumni Service AwardsBusiness Journal 40 Under 40Twin Cities Business 200 People to KnowMinnesota Business Real Power 50
Scott Litman

Scott Litman

Scott has an immense level of experience in entrepreneurship, navigating startup, funding, growth, and exit five times. A digital transformation veteran and serial investor with decades of success helping businesses grow. Along with Dan, he co-founded the Minnesota Cup, the largest statewide business plan competition in the US.

E&Y Entrepreneur of the YearTitan of TechnologyDealmakers Hall of FameUniversity of MN Outstanding AchievementBusiness Journal 40 Under 40Twin Cities Business 100 People to KnowMinnesota Business The Real Power 50

What You'll Gain

Transform Your Business

The Regional Cohort Program's proven framework combined with the What Do You Think? AI platform provides the strategic framework, peer support, and expert guidance to accelerate growth.

Remove Obstacles

Discover what financial constraints you must eliminate. Find out what's preventing value creation. Identify and eliminate threats to your company. Make a plan to streamline and reset for growth.

Write a New Roadmap

Our 'War Room' will maximize your results by battle-hardening your plan. Maximize impact, find easiest paths to more profits, leverage your industry, and prepare for exit.

Enhanced Peer Learning

Learn from other successful business owners facing similar challenges through quarterly meetings and strategic planning enhanced by our AI platform.

Expert Network Access

Connect with a deep bench of expertise including AI-enhanced insights, visiting experts, and seasoned business leaders both digitally and in-person.

Regional Cohort Curriculum

The Program Framework

Quarterly Cohort Agenda

Quarterly Cohort Agenda

4 Levers Deep Dive

4 Levers Deep Dive

Transition Roadmap

Transition Roadmap

What You'll Take Away

Clarity from those who've done it

Work directly with post-exit entrepreneurs who will help you see how big your company is truly meant to be.

A proven, accelerated path to growth

Our process compresses years of trial and error into days, showing you how to become more profitable, easier to run, and significantly more valuable.

A personalized 12-month game plan

Walk away with your own One Year From Today roadmap: a clear and actionable plan to turn strategy into measurable results.

Investment

$22,200
Annual

2-Year Program

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Join the Minnesota Regional Cohort

Scott Litman and Dan Mallin host the Minnesota Regional Cohort, bringing the Birthing of Giants experience locally to Minnesota entrepreneurs. Connect with peers and get expert guidance from founders who've been there.