2026 Grow with Google Regional Coach Application

UPDATE: We've selected the coaches for this round. However, complete the application below if you'd like to be considered for future rounds.

Goodie Nation has partnered with Google in 2026 to drive forward the Grow with Google Coaches Program – a national small business education program that equips small business owners with the AI and digital skills they need to succeed in today’s economy. Building on years of collaboration with Google, this program brings together experienced practitioners to serve as Grow with Google Regional Coaches, trusted innovators who translate cutting-edge technology into practical, real-world guidance for entrepreneurs.

This role offers a unique opportunity to stand at the intersection of AI, community, and economic impact. Coaches will engage small business communities, represent one of the world’s most respected technology brands, and play a direct role in shaping how entrepreneurs across the country adopt AI to drive productivity, growth, and resilience. For innovators who enjoy sharing best practices, storytelling, and empowering others, this is a high-visibility, high-impact opportunity to influence the future of small business at scale.

Please read this role description before applying: https://gnation.co/gwg-regionalcoach

Application Details

For Which Regional Coach Position Are You Applying?

  • Midwest
  • Northeast
  • Southeast
  • Southwest
  • West

Name

Email

Mobile Phone

City

State

LinkedIn URL

Industry Experience

Please list the industries in which you have experience. Simply list the industry(s) and separate them with a comma.

What Are Your Area(s) of Expertise?

Examples include marketing, data science, design, customer acquisition, etc.

Select the Google Tool(s) in Which You Are Familiar

  • Gemini
  • Google Ads
  • Google AI Studio
  • Google Analytics
  • Google Business Profile
  • Google Workspace
  • MusicFX & ImageFX
  • Nano Banana
  • NotebookLM
  • Project Astra
  • TensorFlow
  • Veo 3
  • Vertex AI
  • YouTube
  • Other
  • None of the Above

How Would You Describe the Amount of Experience You Have Coaching Entrepreneurs?

  • None
  • Some
  • Extensive

Please Provide an Example(s) of How You've Coached Entrepreneurs in the Past.

This could be through formal programs such as accelerators or incubators, speaking to groups, 1:1 sessions, social media posts, or informally.

Video on Why You Are Interested in This Role

Note: This does not need to be professionally edited, and can be recorded informally on your phone. Please upload as an Unlisted video on YouTube and place the URL here.

Video Example(s) of Presenting to an Audience.

Note: This may be an in-person OR virtual speaking engagement, workshop, presentation, etc. Place the link here. If it isn't hosted anywhere, then you can upload it as an Unlisted video on YouTube and place the URL here.

Is There Anything Else You'd Like Us to Know?

Note: This is optional.

Referred By

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