
R E I Co-op Path Ahead Ventures Navigate

Navigate empowers founders to scale your business
Structured, hands-on support

Individualized support

Customer connection

Capital investment

Community network

Interested in joining us?
Check out our application criteria:

The Navigate experience
See what you could experience as a founder in the Navigate program.
Founder experience
In their own words

Mitch Gilbert (they/them)
Founder & CEO, OYA

Jennifer Jacobson (she/her) & Livio Melo (he/him)
Co-founders, Allmansright

Sidney Baptista (he/him)
Founder & CEO, PYNRS
Core components

Basecamp
Kick off the program with a week together at REI’s HQ in the Seattle area. It’s time to get to know your cohort, meet with the REI program team and merchants in your categories, and dive into our curriculum.

Our curriculum
Growth sessions
Participate in group learning covering many functional topics, as well as one-on-one deep dives into your company’s specific circumstances with a subject matter expert to set goals, determine resource needs, and set action plans. Follow-up expert office hours available.
Creative services
Partner with our creative team for guidance in branding, messaging, audience research, or UX services, based on your company’s largest area of need.
Founder stories
Hear experienced founders in the industry share their unique, unfiltered stories about building their brand.
Ongoing support
Bi-weekly one-on-one meetings with our program team, cohort coffee chats, and mentorship connections.

Founders Market
Participate in a pop-up shop at REI’s Seattle flagship store where you can connect with customers, sell your products and increase brand awareness.

Live demo event
Close out the program with a demo event to showcase your company to REI employees, ecosystem supporters, investors, and other retailers.
Frequently asked questions
Want to get in touch? pathaheadventures@rei.com