NORTHERN NEW JERSEY COHORT

Go beyond traditional business education 

Are you a driven entrepreneur or business owner in the Northern New Jersey area 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 three-year journey. 

What is the Birthing of Giants Regional Cohort Program? 

The Birthing of Giants Regional Cohort Program is 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 for the next year. This dedicated time allows for a level of planning that is hard to achieve in the daily operations of a rapidly scaling company.

Learn from Experts

Our proven curriculum is delivered by industry-leading experts who bring deep knowledge and practical insights to each session. Dive deep into critical business topics, including finance, marketing, leadership, and innovation, gaining the tools and knowledge you need to excel. These experts are not just teachers, they are practitioners.

Work with Peers

Connect with a carefully selected cohort of local business owners who are facing similar challenges and opportunities. This peer-to-peer collaboration provides invaluable support, accountability, and shared learning. Together, you'll tackle your toughest business problems, leveraging the collective wisdom of the group. The relationships formed in this cohort will last a lifetime.

When

Kick Off: TBA

Where

Northern New Jersey

Cost

$22,200 per year

Who

Owners of fast-growing,
regional businesses

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REGIONAL COHORT LEADERS

MARC DISPENSA


Marc Dispensa is an accomplished serial entrepreneur, a revered business coach, and a strategic visionary. Since 2020, Marc has collaborated with over 100 companies, driving remarkable improvements in their strategic direction, execution, and overall outcomes.


As a lifelong entrepreneur, Marc embarked on his entrepreneurial journey at 21. He has since founded and successfully exited three companies in technology and artificial intelligence (Al). Notably, Marc holds five U.S. patents in Al, a testament to his unwavering dedication to innovation.


Marc is a passionate advocate for small businesses, with a love for initiating new ventures and aiding fellow entrepreneurs in achieving success. His primary objective is to empower other visionaries in the entrepreneurial world, guiding them every step of the way on their journeys.


When Marc isn't engaged in coaching sessions or speaking at EOS events, he can often be spotted supporting his children at sporting events, vacationing with family, on his boat, or brainstorming his next exciting business venture!

ERIC THORSEN


Eric is a seasoned entrepreneur, technologist, and executive coach with over 30 years of experience at the intersection of business and technology.

His career began in music, where he taught over 100 students and helped studios adopt digital system, foreshadowing a lifelong passion or mentoring and solving complex problems with technology.


He transitioned into software engineering, building high-stakes systems for media, fintech, and healthcare, while also teaching C++ at NYU. Over two decades ago, he founded a software consulting firm whose data analytics platform powered live U.S. election coverage for major media networks for over two decades.


Eric has also advised and invested in successtul startups, sits on several boards and is a certified coach for the Birthing of Giants Regional Cohort program. His hands-on experience leading teams, scaling companies, and navigating disruption led him to coaching where he now helps business owners accelerate growth while staying grounded in purpose and balance.


Today, he leads The Clarion Collective Al, a platform offering executive coaching, Al training, and strategic support for leadership teams. His mission: to help business leaders turn Al uncertainty into a competitive edge and unlock the next level of human potential with Al as an amplifier.

REGIONAL COHORT CURRICULUM

Quarterly Cohort Agenda

4 LEVERS DEEP DIVE

TRANSITION ROADMAP

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