The 6-part webinar series is an intensive entrepreneurship education program focused on preparing investor pitch and resources for non-dilutive funding. This 6-part webinar is designed for entrepreneurs who have an early-stage startup or an aspiration to start one, and looking for guidance on fundraising and preparing to pitch to investors.

Who should attend?

·       Aspiring entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs who want to take their business to the next level

·       Preparing for fundraising from investors and other funding resources

Program Details

You will learn the art of idea validation, design thinking, customer discovery, business model, fundraising, and strategic partnership. The topics will include:

·       October 10^th: Part 1: Idea Validation and Design Thinking, Role of Business Planning and Strategy and Importance of Lean Business Model Canvas

·       October 17^th: Part 2: Market Research, Customer Insights, and Customer Acquisition

·       October 24^th: Part 3: Competitive Intelligence, Strategic Positioning and Value Proposition; Customer and Product Discovery

·       October 31^st: Part 4: Financing and Revenue Model

·       November 7^th: Part 5: Funding Landscape for Entrepreneurs

·       November 14^th: Part 6: Creating and Giving the Winning Pitch

·       November 21^st: Part 7: Pitch Preparation and 20-minute pitch review (Meeting with Participants Upon Request)

·       December 5^th: Part 8: Pitch Preparation and 20-minute pitch review (Meeting Participants Upon Request)

·       December 12^th: SBDC Panel Judging Session

** All the sessions are scheduled for 11:30 am -1:00 pm. The session will include 45-50 minutes presentation and remaining time will for Q&A and review of participant materials prepared for their investor pitch**