COI Ladder Institute

07/29/2026

RETREAT IS SOLD OUT!! 🔥✨

The response to this year’s focus on human intelligence and collaboration to accelerate growth has been incredible. We can’t wait to see the synergy play out in the room as Founders and Funders secure the 3C’s: Connections, Checks and Contracts.

🏝️ We look forward to welcoming you on the island. Get ready to unleash the power of human intelligence together.

📩 For all confirmed attendees: Please make sure to check your inbox for the "Know Before You Go" email. It contains essential details and everything you need to prepare for an unforgettable experience on Martha’s Vineyard.

See you soon! 👋✈️

P.S. If you are looking to promote your company, there are still a few spots available for vendors.

07/28/2026

🏝️ MARTHA’S VINEYARD: THE BUYING BLACK MARKETPLACE IS HERE! 🛍️✨

We are thrilled to feature in person vendors alongside over 300 vendors virtually represented at this year’s Buying Black Marketplace. This is happening during the 13th Annual Martha’s Vineyard Founders and Funders Retreat! 🤎

Come meet our incredible featured founders, discover visionary brands, and support Black-owned excellence.

📦 Can’t carry everything home? No problem! You can purchase on-site and have items shipped directly to your doorstep.
📍 Location: On the Lawn at the Dr. Daniel Fisher House and the Old Whaling Church in Edgartown

🎟️ Admission: FREE & Open to the Public!

🗓️ Marketplace is open:
- Monday, August 3: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday, August 4: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday, August 5: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Mark your calendar, bring a friend, and come experience our ancestors’ wildest dreams in action. See you on the Vineyard! 🎉

07/02/2026

If you are building anything for the future, renewable and recycled energy must be a non-negotiable part of your plan.

Join us for a powerful and timely panel session: The 411 on the Clean Energy 911: The Urgency for a Regenerative Clean Energy Economy. As infrastructure demands and climate priorities shift globally, sustainable power has officially moved from an optional checklist item to an absolute business necessity. This session brings together leading industry experts to discuss how to successfully navigate the transition, integrate regenerative practices into your modern infrastructure, and capitalize on the massive shift toward a cleaner economic landscape.

📍 Martha’s Vineyard - 99 Main Street, Edgartown
📅 August 3–5, 2026
Register👉🏽 https://loom.ly/-8G0OK0

Get ready to unleash your full potential at the MV Founders and Funders Retreat! Secure your three C's: Connections, Contracts, and Checks.

06/30/2026

Behind every seemingly effortless business breakthrough is a masterclass in strategy, precision, and calculated moves.

Get ready for an essential, founder-to-founder panel session: IYKYK: Orchestrating Your Wins. This candid conversation features leaders who have already unlocked massive value and are ready to share their exact blueprints. From capital strategy and customer acquisition to the precise relationships that changed everything, this session pulls back the curtain on the critical decisions that turn early-stage vision into massive market value.

If you are ready to stop guessing and start engineering your next big breakthrough, this is the room you need to be in.

📍 Martha’s Vineyard - 99 Main Street, Edgartown
📅 August 3–5, 2026
Register👉🏽 https://loom.ly/-8G0OK0

Get ready to unleash your full potential at the MV Founders and Funders Retreat! Secure your three C's: Connections, Contracts, and Checks.

06/23/2026

The most impactful conversation of the year is about to begin! Secure your spot today 👉🏽 https://loom.ly/-8G0OK0

📍 Martha’s Vineyard - 99 Main Street, Edgartown
📅 August 3–5, 2026

06/23/2026

The most impactful conversation of the year is about to begin. Will you be in the room?
Secure your spot today👉🏽 link in bio!

📍 Martha’s Vineyard - 99 Main Street, Edgartown
📅 August 3–5, 2026

06/23/2026

We are proud to introduce Vanessa Rissetto, CEO and Co-founder of Culina Health, for a candid panel session: IYKYK: Orchestrating Your Wins.
Having scaled her revolutionary clinical nutrition company to $20 million in venture funding while redefining healthcare delivery, Vanessa has lived the blueprint for turning a vision into a category leader. This founder-to-founder session pulls back the curtain on the real decisions, capital strategies, and key relationships required to stop guessing and start engineering your own massive business breakthroughs.

📍 Martha’s Vineyard - 99 Main Street, Edgartown
📅 August 3–5, 2026
Register👉🏽 https://loom.ly/-8G0OK0

06/18/2026

Plugging your business into the right resources at the exact right moment can completely redefine your trajectory.
We are thrilled to feature Iran Karimian, Head of the Accelerator & Startup Ecosystem at Google Canada, for an insightful panel session: The Catalyst Table: A Lunch Salon on Accelerating Growth.
With over a decade of experience bridging tech startups with massive global platforms, products, and cloud infrastructure, Iran understands how to help emerging businesses truly thrive. Join this conversation to explore how founders can strategically leverage accelerator programs to scale efficiently and turn momentum into breakout success.

📍 Martha’s Vineyard - 99 Main Street, Edgartown
📅 August 3–5, 2026
Register👉🏽 https://loom.ly/-8G0OK0

06/17/2026

The path from a promising startup to a market leader requires more than ambition, it requires an intentional ecosystem. We are honored to host Lynn Loacker, Founder and Managing Director of Project W, for an exclusive panel session: The Catalyst Table: A Lunch Salon on Accelerating Growth.
After a distinguished 40-year legal career, Lynn transitioned to championing women entrepreneurs, building a powerful network of nearly 4,500 founders, fund managers, and investors. This intimate salon will dive into how the right accelerator frameworks and strategic alliances can compress growth timelines and unlock the critical capital needed to scale the next generation of powerhouse companies.

📍 Martha’s Vineyard - 99 Main Street, Edgartown
📅 August 3–5, 2026
Register👉🏽 https://loom.ly/-8G0OK0

06/16/2026

There’s no better way to honor Juneteenth and the legacy of Black economic freedom than by building the future.

This is a time we dare to live out our ancestors wildest dreams. Rohan, Founder & Managing Director of Innovate Bay, shares his excitement for bearing witness to the Buying Black Marketplace and the 13th Annual Martha's Vineyard Founders and Funders Retreat.

🔥 Limited Offer: 50% Discount to Exhibit at the Buying Black Marketplace to honor Juneteenth and support Black economic prosperity!

📍 Martha’s Vineyard - 99 Main Street, Edgartown
📅 August 3–5, 2026