Build the beauty
business you've
been dreaming about.
We are Jason Backe and Ted Gibson, and we created WorthUp Alliance for beauty professionals who are ready for what's next. We've lived this industry from the ground up and we know what it takes to build something of your own. Whether you're dreaming of opening your own salon, launching a product line, or stepping from behind the chair into a bigger vision, we are here to guide you, support you, and have fun building that future together.
Jason Backe (left) and Ted Gibson (right), Founders
Introducing
Dream Capital:
Beauty Founders
Program Application
A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN WORTHUP ALLIANCE & CARAVANSERAI PROJECT
Dream Capital is a 6-week business development program for aspiring and emerging beauty professionals — barbers, hair stylists, nail techs, cosmetologists, estheticians, beauty innovators, and more — across Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Accepted founders receive no-cost business support and pitch at the end of the program for a chance to win a dream capital funding to launch or grow their business.
Applicants must hold a valid professional license.
What you'll need:
• About 15-20 minutes to complete this application
• A 3-minute YouTube video link explaining why you want to join and how you'd use the dream capital (instructions on the video page)
• Basic info about your business idea or existing business
Bienvenido al programa Dream Capital. Esta solicitud está disponible en inglés. Si necesita ayuda en español, por favor escríbanos a contact@caravanserai.org
6
Weeks of no-cost business support
Structured curriculum designed to take your idea from concept to pitch-ready.
1
Pitch competition at the end
Present your business to a panel of judges for a chance to win Dream Capital funding.