Get certified.
Get seen.
Get hired.
A 2-week, in-person bootcamp for Phoenix job seekers who are serious about landing a role in a startup or VC-backed company. Referral-required. Cohort-sized. Community-powered.
Referral from a Freeway community member required to apply
- 6
- Sessions
- 2 weeks
- In-person at Kiln
- 10
- Seats Available
- 20+
- Alumni Certified
What You'll Walk Away With
Two weeks. One credential. A network that opens doors.
Startup-Ready Certified
An industry-recognized credential that tags you in Freeway's active hiring network.
Job Seeker Business Plan
Your personal blueprint — target roles, target companies, and your network growth strategy.
Warm Hiring Introductions
Investors, hiring managers, and CEOs open their LinkedIn networks for you directly.
Mentor Sessions
Resume, narrative, and interview coaching from people who've made the startup leap.
Priority Referral Status
Freeway presents you to hiring partners before any other candidates.
Time to Income Tracking
We track your path post-graduation so you — and the community — know it's working.
The Curriculum
6 sessions. Everything startups actually care about.
- 01
Startup Foundations
How startups actually operate — 0→1 vs scale-stage realities
- 02
VC 101
Equity, growth expectations, funding cycles, and why startups fail
- 03
Execution & Ownership
Operator mindset, taking initiative without a playbook
- 04
Communication
Async, clarity, and founder communication styles
- 05
Adaptability & Resilience
Navigating pivots, uncertainty, and high-growth pressure
- 06
Career Positioning
Certification graduation and warm introductions to hiring network
Cohort #3 Pricing
Pick your seat.
Payment is collected after your application is accepted. Freeway sponsors 2 seats per cohort — select that option in your application if cost is a barrier.
Cohort Seat
$750
Full access to all 6 sessions, Startup-Ready Certified credential, warm hiring introductions, and priority referral status in Freeway's talent network.
I Need Sponsorship Consideration
$0
Freeway sponsors 2 seats per cohort. Select this if cost is a barrier — your application will be reviewed for a sponsored seat.
Who Should Apply
Referred by a Freeway community member
Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
Targeting a role at a startup or VC-backed company
Open to Sales, Eng, Product, Data, Design, Ops, or Research
Able to attend all 6 in-person sessions at Kiln, Phoenix
Ready to show up, execute, and get uncomfortable
10 seats. Referral-only.
Cohort #3 is filling now.
If a Freeway community member has referred you, your next step is applying. It takes about 5 minutes.
freewayphx.com · Kiln, 1801 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix AZ