Prudential 2025SBProgram SmallBusinessProgramOverview
Prudential 2025SBProgram SmallBusinessProgramOverview
Unlike the Consulting program, Marathon project work will take place in two, 4-hour sessions over
the course of two days (8 hours total) on April 29 and May 1. Apply now.
TIMELINE ACTIVITIES
Due by December 13 Application Open: Small business leaders submit application here
January - February Scoping Calls: High potential applications meet with Taproot
Mid-February Acceptance Notification are given to scoped small businesses
April 9th (1-2pm ET) Virtual Training with Taproot Foundation
Mid-April Meet with Your Prudential Team and share business challenge
April 29th (12-4pm ET) Marathon Day 1: Prudential Team address your challenge
May 1st (12-4pm ET) Marathon Day 2: Prudential Team continue to address your challenge
SAMPLE PROJECTS
Financial Modeling Financial model to forecast income and inform business and hiring decision
Develop a scope of work for how the business can improve its technology
Technology
infrastructure
The Marathon program is a good match for small businesses who need high-level support and
quick deliverables to address an issue. If interested in a shorter engagement, learn more about
the Marathon Program that provides support to small businesses through 8 hours or total project
work.
Questions about the Marathon?
Email Hira Babar at [email protected]
PruBono Small Business
Virtual Consulting 2025
The Prudential Small Business Consulting is a virtual opportunity for small business leaders to
tackle one of their biggest business challenges by leveraging Prudential expertise.
Unlike the Marathon program, Consulting project work will occur over the course of an intensive
12-week project timeline, where Prudential team will work with a small business to develop an
actionable, high-impact solution to address a critical challenge. Apply now.
TIMELINE ACTIVITIES
Due by December 13 Application Open: Small business leaders submit application here
January - February Scoping Calls: High potential applications meet with Taproot Foundation
Mid-February Acceptance Notification are given to scoped small businesses
April 2nd (1-2pm ET) Virtual Training with Taproot Foundation
April 8th (1-3:30pm ET) Program Launch: 4-hour kick-off event
12 weeks Project Work: Work together with Prudential team to address challenge
June 26th (11am-1pm ET) Closing Event: Wrap up project, align on implementation, and debrief
SAMPLE PROJECTS
Refine small business value proposition, develop elevator pitch, and outline
Business development
client engagement strategies
Audit Financial data, develop a profit and loss statement, and determine exact
Financial Modeling
cost for running the business
Enable the small business to streamline its technology usage and automate
Technology
internal workflows
The Consulting program is a good match for small business who have the bandwidth to engage in
an intensive project work and need in-depth support and more detailed deliverables. If you are
interested in longer-term support, learn more about the Consulting Program that provides
support to small businesses through 12-weeks of intensive project-work.
Questions about the Consulting?
Email Anna Schutte at [email protected]