Baylor's Kauffman FastTrac Program

Turn Your Idea Into a Business

Baylor's Kauffman FastTrac® program combines the nationally recognized entrepreneurship curriculum developed by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation with Baylor-led facilitation, mentors, local experts, peer connections, and accountability.

Fall 2026

October 1 – November 5
Thursdays | 4:30–6:00 PM
Primarily Virtual + One In-Person Session
FREE

Who Should Join

Baylor students, faculty, staff, and members of the greater Waco community who have a business idea or early-stage business they want to develop.

What to Expect

Move your idea through five key stages: IDEATE → POSITION → COMMIT → REFINE → LAUNCH
Gain practical tools, expert guidance, peer connections, and accountability to help develop, launch, and grow your business.

Ready to Get Started

Contact

Lesley_Reed@baylor.edu

2025 Cohort

This past fall 2025 cohort, we had the privilege of hearing from an impressive lineup of guest speakers.

Our lineup included successful founders from Helberg BBQ, Yaki, Sendero, The Collective, and Slow Rise, providing real-world insights into starting a business.

Baylor's Director of the Entrepreneurship Clinic, McLennan SBDC Director, and Baylor’s Licensing and Patent Associate also shared key insights in launching a new venture.