From 9–5 to CEO: Biz Operations for the Transitioning Career Entrepreneurs

AYA Foundation is proud to present this Masterclass designed for professionals who are building businesses while still working full-time. Transitioning from employee to entrepreneur is not simply a leap — it is a structured shift. This session focuses on operational clarity, sustainability, and readiness before you fully step into the CEO role. This Masterclass is for entrepreneurs who want to build responsibly, strategically, and with long-term vision.

Date: May 19, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Posner International Development Center
1031 33rd Street, Denver, CO 80205
Cost: Free

Light Refreshments will be Provided

What You Will Learn

• What operational readiness looks like before leaving your 9–5
• How to structure your time and energy during the transition
• Core systems every transitioning entrepreneur should have in place
• Professional positioning and visibility strategies
• Strategic networking that creates aligned opportunity
• Mental discipline and wellness during growth seasons

Who Should Attend

• Professionals building a side business
• Career professionals preparing to transition into entrepreneurship
• Founders seeking operational clarity before scaling
• Entrepreneurs balancing employment and business growth

What You Will Leave With

• A clearer roadmap for your transition
• Practical operational tools
• A sustainable weekly structure
• Greater confidence navigating this in-between season

Masterclass Facilitator

Nicole Jones
Founder, Elite Workforce Consulting

Nicole M. Jones brings over 15 years of experience across workforce development, business operations, and leadership strategy. She has personally transitioned from full-time employment into entrepreneurship and now supports professionals in building businesses with clarity, structure, and intention. Her work centers the belief that how a business is built matters as much as what it becomes.

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AYA Foundation supports entrepreneurs through structured programming, financial readiness, operational clarity, and ecosystem connection. The AYA Masterclass Series brings expert practitioners to support deeper skill-building for our community.

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