Raise Capital. Build Wealth. Own Your Story.
Join Wocstar Academy — a free academy guiding founders through every stage of fundraising.
Watch the Series Get Early Access →What is Wocstar Academy?
Co-led by Wocstar Capital and Ghetto Film School, Wocstar Academy helps diverse founders master capital, storytelling, and pitch readiness through expert-led video sessions and real tools.
Start With the Story
Watch a preview of the first session: The Psychology of Storytelling in Business with Romeo Ortiz.
What You'll Learn
Module 1 — Idea Validation
Stress-test your concept against market realities.
Module 2 — Funding Strategy
Navigate grants, equity and corporate partnerships.
Module 3 — Go-to-Market
Build traction without burning cash.
Module 4 — Scaling Operations
Systems, staffing and culture that grow with you.
Module 5 — Storytelling Psychology
Reframe narratives to move minds and money.
Module 6 — Pitching & Content
Align your voice, visuals, and value prop.
Module 7 — Closing the Deal
Investor Q&A prep, negotiation, and legal steps.
Module 8 — Pitch Practice
Refine your pitch through peer feedback and live review.
Meet Your Instructors
Gayle Jennings-O’Byrne
Founder of Wocstar Capital. Investor, thought leader, and former JPMorgan exec guiding underestimated founders toward financial power and equity.
Romeo Ortiz
Executive Director at Ghetto Film School. Expert in brand storytelling and the creative economy, helping founders reframe their narratives.
Colleen Bataille
Chief of Staff at Wocstar Capital. Veteran operator helping creative founders turn structure into scale with clarity and focus.
Full Video Sessions
▼ Module 1 — Getting Ready for the Raise
▼ Module 2 — Types of Capital
