Create. Connect. Collab.

What Create. Connect. Collab. does

Create. Connect. Collab. (CCC) is a privately-held, bootstrapped hybrid online and in-person membership community founded in 2017 in Indianapolis by Starla Kay Mathis and Lateva Woolfork, targeting women business owners and creative solopreneurs. The platform offers monthly ($18) and annual ($200) subscription memberships that grant access to a private Facebook Group, GroupMe community, monthly virtual MasterMind sessions, monthly educational MasterClasses, monthly check-ins, and discounted event/retreat tickets and merchandise. Core products include the flagship annual Unstoppable Summit (a 100+ attendee conference), the Unstoppable Cohort (a 16-week accelerator housed under the CCC Foundation), branded merchandise (apparel, mugs, notebooks via print-on-demand), and the Unstoppable Blog/Podcast. The underlying technology is intentionally commodity — no proprietary platform, AI capabilities, APIs, or integrations are disclosed; engagement runs on Squarespace-hosted self-serve checkout, Facebook, GroupMe, and standard video-conferencing tools.

The business model is recurring subscription-led with event and merchandise upside: membership is the anchor revenue stream, while paid events (Unstoppable Summit, retreats, galas) and merchandise generate transactional revenue. Corporate sponsors (PNC, Farmers Insurance, Cohen Garelick Glazier, PitchFeast, Darden Group, BBEI, Hi!Flag, PMPASE) underwrite summit operations. The 501(c)(3) CCC Foundation (Tax ID: 47-4409751), established in 2023, operates as a wholly-owned philanthropic arm delivering the Cohort accelerator and specialized programming for ecosystem partners. Geographic focus remains Indianapolis/Midwest-anchored despite virtual programming; no global footprint is claimed. The company has 6 employees, no disclosed external funding, and operates on founder ownership.

Name

Create. Connect. Collab.

Legal name

Create. Connect. Collab.

Website

https://createconnectcollab.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Create. Connect. Collab. is a bootstrapped Indianapolis-based hybrid online and in-person membership community for women business owners, offering monthly MasterMind sessions, MasterClasses, an annual Unstoppable Summit, and a 16-week accelerator via its CCC Foundation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Women's Business Community

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Virtual/Hybrid Conference Production & Platform Management (THAHACAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Meeting & Conference Planning & Coordination (HSACADAA), Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

Keywords

• Women entrepreneur community
• Business networking events
• Membership-based community
• Annual business conference
• Small business accelerator

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Monthly Membership Subscription: Recurring monthly subscription providing access to private Facebook Group, GroupMe, monthly virtual MasterMind sessions, monthly educational MasterClasses, monthly check-ins, discounted event/retreat tickets, and discounted merchandise. Priced at $18/month (sale) or $20/month (regular).
2. Annual Membership Subscription: Recurring annual subscription offering same benefits as monthly with a discounted rate of $200/year (equivalent to ~$16.67/month, saving ~$40 compared to monthly).
3. Merchandise Sales: One-time merchandise sales including branded t-shirts ($18), notebooks ($12.99), and mugs ($12.99) featuring slogans like 'Make Ish Happen', 'Girl Finish It', 'Girl Relax', and 'Unstoppable'. Products are print-on-demand, sourced from various countries including Guatemala, Nicaragua, Mexico, Honduras, US, and China.
4. Event Tickets: Revenue from paid events including the annual Unstoppable Summit, Unstoppable Retreats, and other community events. Ticket prices vary; members receive discounts on tickets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Create. Connect. Collab. operates a hybrid online and in-person community for women business owners, offering monthly/annual memberships, branded merchandise, event tickets for the annual Unstoppable Summit, and a 16-week Unstoppable Cohort accelerator program. The company also runs a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arm called the CCC Foundation.

Product overview

Create. Connect. Collab. is a hybrid online and in-person community platform for women business owners that combines a subscription membership model with signature events and a nonprofit foundation. The core offerings include monthly and yearly memberships providing access to virtual mastermind sessions, educational masterclasses, a private Facebook Group, Group Me community, and monthly check-ins. The company runs the annual Unstoppable Summit (flagship conference) and operates the CCC Foundation (501(c)(3)) which delivers the Unstoppable Cohort accelerator program and specialized programming for entrepreneurs. The product portfolio also includes branded merchandise (apparel, mugs, notebooks) sold through an integrated e-commerce store, and the Unstoppable Blog featuring podcast content. The memberships offer discounted access to events and merchandise as add-on benefits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CCC Foundation: The 501(c)(3) nonprofit arm of Create. Connect. Collab., dedicated to advancing entrepreneurship through high-impact programming, strategic resource development, and inclusive community-building. It runs the Unstoppable Cohort accelerator and Unstoppable Conference.
• Unstoppable
• Unstoppable Cohort
• Profitable & Unstoppable
• MERCH

Products and services

• Membership (monthly and annual community access)

Quantifiable outcome

• Members have reported creating multiple products (coloring books, children's books, eBooks) using skills learned through MasterMind sessions
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PNCcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor for the annual Unstoppable Summit conference. PNC provides financial sponsorship supporting event operations and programming for women entrepreneurs.
• PitchFeastminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsorship partner for the Unstoppable Summit supporting the annual women entrepreneurs conference.
• Cohen Garelick GlazierminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLaw firm sponsor for the Unstoppable Summit, supporting women entrepreneurs through conference sponsorship.
• Farmers Insurance GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor for the annual Unstoppable Summit supporting women entrepreneur programming.
• Darden GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsorship partner for Unstoppable Summit supporting women business owners conference.
• BBEIminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsorship partner for the annual Unstoppable conference for women entrepreneurs.
• SoCo (Socially Coordinated Consulting)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founded by Lateva Woolfork, Co-Founder of CCC. SoCo PR is a full-service communications and brand strategy firm that supports the mission of empowering entrepreneurs through public relations, community engagement, and authentic storytelling.
• Mathis MediacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founded by Starla Kay Mathis, Co-Founder of CCC. Full-service media and marketing agency providing photography, video, and marketing services. Mathis Media Studio specializes in Portrait, Family, Milestone, Seniors, Newborn, Weddings, and 'In The Box' Photography.
• Hi!FlagminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor partner for the Unstoppable Summit supporting women entrepreneurs.
• PMPASEminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor partner for the annual Unstoppable conference.
• Hyatt Place IndianapolisminorOthersVenue host for the Unstoppable 2026 Summit at 130 S Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis, IN 46204.
• Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Chi Chi Omega ChaptercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner for the Emerging Women in Business Summit scheduled March 7, 2026. Hosted at Indianapolis Urban League, this partnership equips new entrepreneurs with practical tools, expert guidance, and connections.
• Indianapolis Urban LeaguecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner and strategic collaborator for the Emerging Women in Business Summit, providing space for entrepreneurship programming and resource connection.
• Indy Juneteenth CelebrationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner for the Black Girl Magic meetup at Indy Juneteenth Celebration on June 20, 2026, at Indiana Fairgrounds.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• HeyMama: Direct peer: a paid membership community for working moms in business offering networking, events, and educational content. Closely analogous operating model and pricing structure to CCC, with similar emphasis on community access and virtual programming.
• Female Founder Collective: Direct peer: a community/network for women entrepreneurs offering membership, events, and resources. While more brand/retail-partnership oriented, the core member-demographic and community-led GTM model mirrors CCC's approach.
• National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO): Direct peer: a national membership organization serving women business owners with educational programming, networking events, conferences, and advocacy. Both organizations sell membership subscriptions to women entrepreneurs and run signature events, though NAWBO operates at significantly larger national scale.
• Ellevate Her: Direct peer: women's entrepreneurship community offering cohort accelerators, masterminds, and signature events. Comparable scope to CCC's Unstoppable Cohort and Unstoppable Summit, though Ellevate Her operates at a larger national scale.
• Ellevate Network: Direct peer: a paid membership community for professional women offering virtual events, mentorship, and networking—closely aligned with CCC's hybrid online/in-person model. Both charge recurring subscriptions and curate events for women in business.

Emerging players

• Vinetta Project: Emerging peer: a community and accelerator for women founders offering events, pitch competitions, and educational programming. Compares on accelerator/cohort programming and female-founder focus, though positioned more toward venture-track founders.
• CreateHER Stock: Emerging peer: a community and resource hub for Black women entrepreneurs with paid memberships, educational content, and events. Strong demographic and cultural overlap with CCC's niche focus on women of color entrepreneurs.
• Women Who Startup: Emerging peer: a community platform for women entrepreneurs offering events, networking, and educational programming. Overlapping member demographic and event-driven GTM motion, though lighter on subscription structure.
• Boss Women Who Build: Emerging peer: a community for women entrepreneurs offering events, masterminds, and educational resources. Similar operating model and target demographic, though smaller scale and less developed programming than CCC.

Broad incumbents

• YPO (Young Presidents' Organization): Broad incumbent: a massive global membership organization for CEOs and business owners operating peer-forum groups, events, and educational programming. Comparable in the category membership model and mastermind/peer learning structure, though at vastly larger scale and price point.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/createconnectcollab
• Instagraminstagram.com/createconnectcollab
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/create-connect-collab

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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