IBA - International Business Accelerator

Creating Globally-Focused Companies
Taking it Global From the Get-Go
Companies with a global outlook are proven to have greater sales and growth trajectories. Yet only about one percent of all US firms are engaged in exporting. One percent! Studies have shown most US companies with competitive products and services lose money by sitting on the sidelines because of a fear of the unknowns in exporting, despite the broad network of training and support services. The challenge facing the US economy is to find more effective ways of getting more companies ready for and actively involved in international trade. The IBA meets that challenge by bringing profitability and growth to your business.

Leveling the Global Playing Field
Th world is diverse. So Are We.
From day one, the IBA has had a minimum of one black and one woman owned business in every cohort, While companies follow a proven curriculum, customization is a critical facet of success. Each founding team has specific issues yet access to capital for black owned businesses and uncovering pubic initiatives and private-sector resources for women owned businesses are a permanent focus. Over 50% of IBA clients are minority-owned and over 60% are women-owned businesses...and proudly so.

Bring the Accelerator to Your Market
 
Interested in launching an International Business Accelerator in your market? We'll help you do it by not only providing the framework but provide your startups a first-class concierge service for US and North American market entry via Los Angeles. Why LA? We speak more languages here than there are countries in the world! There's a target market, literally, for any business.

Contact us to see if the IBA's proven curriculum and process is the right fit for your market and entrepreneurial ecosystem.

 

Who We Are
 
The International Business Accelerator is a joint program of the Community Vitalization Council, an economic development non-profit, and K5 Ventures, an early-stage venture fund that partners with and invests in technology-driven businesses led by visionary founders.The IBA was started in 2014 with support from the US Small Business Administration. Fun fact: every key member of the IBA has lived overseas and is bilingual.

The IBA Export Accelerator
Outbound from the US
Available in cohorts, as 1:1 client, and self-paced online program. All three options offer 1:1 business coaching with multiple sector experts.

We make global expansion easy. Combine your ambition and the tools, strategy and latest business intelligence of the IBA Export Accelerator to guarantee sales in foreign markets in 90 days complete with minimal risk, customer acquisition, IP protection and financial support.

InBoundLA @ Silicon Beach
Inbound to the US
Inbound LA is for international companies interested in a guided roadmap to US market entry with Los Angeles as the entry point. The LAX and Silicon Beach areas of Los Angeles are home to hundreds of cutting edge tech and advanced manufacturing companies. This launch pad will enable international companies to access the unparalleled lifestyle and career opportunities that the most talented, skilled and diverse talent pool in the US.