VentureVoice Media and 1752vc Launch the SMB Accelerator, a 12-Week Program Bringing the Venture Playbook to Small Business Owners
SANTA MONICA, Calif., September 15, 2026 – VentureVoice Media, the PR and media firm for startups and the business world, today announced the launch of the SMB Accelerator, a joint program with venture firm 1752vc. The 12-week, fully remote program is built for owners of established small and mid-sized businesses who want to move beyond survival mode and turn their company into a scalable, sellable asset.
Most accelerators are designed for early-stage startups chasing venture funding. The SMB Accelerator targets a different founder: the owner of a business that already has customers, consistent revenue, and a proven offer, but still depends too heavily on the owner to operate. The program applies the frameworks typically reserved for venture-backed companies to those businesses, pairing operational rigor with the positioning and visibility needed to stand out to customers, partners, and buyers.
“Small business owners have been left out of the playbooks that help startups scale. We built the SMB Accelerator to change that, giving owners the systems, positioning, and visibility to build a company that grows without them carrying every piece of it,” said a representative of VentureVoice Media.
“The discipline behind great venture-backed companies isn’t exclusive to startups. Established SMBs already have customers and revenue. What they often lack is structure. This program brings that venture mindset to the businesses that power the economy,” said Ben Kahan, Principal at 1752vc.
Across 12 weekly modules, participants work through goal setting, ideal customer profiles, competitive positioning, growth tools, funnels and metrics, sales process and objection handling, prospecting and channel partnerships, retention, financials, team leadership, and financing and exit planning. The curriculum is taught by operators, founders, and investors, and is designed to be applied immediately inside each business.
The program requires just a few hours per week and includes access to all modules and tools. The SMB Accelerator is not an investment program and does not take equity.
The program is industry-agnostic and best suited for service businesses, agencies, and operator-led companies. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with limited seats in each cohort.
To learn more or apply, visit venturevoicemedia.com/smb-accelerator.
About VentureVoice Media
VentureVoice Media is a Los Angeles-based PR and media firm for startups and the business and finance world. The firm places founder stories in AP News, USA Today, and 550+ verified publications, and optimizes that coverage so brands are discoverable by AI assistants.
About 1752vc
1752vc is an early-stage venture firm investing at the intersection of AI enablement and go-to-market execution, backing companies at the inflection point where traction meets acceleration. Alongside its fund, 1752vc operates a suite of founder programs, including Accelerate, GTM Accelerator, Ignite, Ignite DTC, and Launchpad, and trains the next generation of investors through Emerging Angels and Venture Fellows. Backed by a nationwide network of accredited investors, the firm bridges the gap between capital and innovation, helping founders achieve sustainable growth while empowering investors to support and scale game-changing startups.
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