WHAT IS THE 2-DAY LAUNCH CAMP?
Start or explore a new business opportunity in a community of innovative women! Learn how to leverage technology to reach more customers and make a big impact.
Throughout the online program, participants will have live access to mentors, content experts, AWIS (Association for Women in Science) and SEED SPOT curriculum, and a network of other women exploring businesses.
- Hands-on workshops
- Learn from experts
- Collaborative community
- Mentorship from professionals
- Celebration pitch night
- Lifetime alumni benefits



Overview
Location: Virtual!

Day 1
8:30 AM CDT (Central Time): Check-in / Optional Pre-Event Networking
9:00 AM: Program Starts
9:00 - 11:00 AM: Morning Workshop: Purpose, Problem, Customer
11:00 - 11:30 PM: Lunch Break
11:30 - 1:00 PM: Afternoon Workshop: Solution, Business Model, Next Steps
1:00 - 1:30 PM: Navigating STEM Entrepreneurship Culture
1:30 PM: Program Ends
1:30 - 2:30 PM: Optional Open Office Hours
Afternoon Assignment: Customer Interviewing

Day 2
8:30 AM CDT (Central Time): Check-in / Optional Pre-event networking
9:00 AM: Program Starts
9:00 - 10:00 AM: Morning Workshop: Elevator Pitch
10:00 - 11:15 AM: Virtual Speed Mentoring
11:15 - 11:45 AM: Lunch Break
11:45 - 1:00 PM: Afternoon Workshop: Value Proposition, Assumptions, Testing
1:00 PM: Program Ends
3:00 - 5:00 PM: Optional Open Office Hours and Pitch Support
Afternoon Assignment: Build Pitch Slides
5:00 - 6:30 PM: Pitch Dress Rehearsal and Pitch Night!
FAQs
Organizers

Heather Metcalf
Chief Research Officer,
The Association for Women in Science (AWIS)

Erin Kelley
Applied Entrepreneurship Consultant for STEM to Market Program,
The Association for Women in Science (AWIS)

Lauren McDanell
National Director of Programs,
SEED SPOT

Tristan Gandolfi
Director of Training and Support,
SEED SPOT

"There was an abundance of advice, resources and support to meet each "boot camper's" needs and although we were all at different stages in our businesses, SEED SPOT met each of us where we were. This program is a must for any entrepreneur in the valley!”
Sarah Sanchez, Beneficial Beans, SVP Boot Camp March 2016