Virtual

2-Day Launch Camp

Interactive Online Program

APRIL 24-25, 2020

LAUNCH YOUR IMPACT-DRIVEN VENTURE

Start or explore a new social impact business venture in a community of other impact-driven entrepreneurs!

Propel your idea to market with tactical business-building workshops from a globally-ranked business accelerator, one-on-one mentorship from the SEED SPOT Mentor Network, and a virtual pitch event to celebrate your impact!

2 Days of Acceleration

4 hour interactive group sessions
Breakout afternoon assignments to accelerate your progress
Access to 1:1 support and coaching in office hours
Concluding pitch showcase & celebration event!

What to Expect in this Interactive Virtual Program

Tactical Business-Building Workshops
Individualized Feedback & Coaching
Small Group Breakout Rooms to Collaborate with Peers
Digital, Interactive Workbook
Welcome Kit in the Mail (arrives by program date when you register at least a week in advance)
Speed Mentoring with Experts from SEED SPOT Mentor Network
Virtual, Celebratory Pitch Showcase with Awards
Intuitive Video Conferencing Platform

Access these benefits virtually by joining the online group from your computer or tablet. Complete exercises in a pre-mailed or digital Entrepreneur Workbook, connect with likeminded entrepreneurs in small-group breakouts, receive personal feedback and coaching from business experts, and make lasting connections with entrepreneurs and mentors from around the country!

Overview

Thursday & Friday, May 7-8, 2020
11am-3pm CDT / 8am-12pm PDT
5/8 Pitch Showcase: 6:30 EDT / 3:30 PDT

Thanks to Generous Sponsors, this Program is Now
~~$1000~~ $199 per Participant

DAY 1 AGENDA

4-Hour Interactive Group Session:

8:30 AM EDT (Eastern Time): Optional Pre-Program 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 AM - 1:00 PM: Afternoon Workshop: Solution, Business Model, Next Steps
1:00 PM: Program Ends

Independent Afternoon Breakout Time:

Afternoon Assignment: Customer Interviewing
1:00 - 1:30 PM: Optional Open Office Hours

DAY 2 AGENDA

4-Hour Interactive Group Session:

8:30 AM EDT (Eastern Time): Optional Pre-Program Networking
9:00 AM: Program Starts
9:00 - 11:00 AM: Morning Workshop: Elevator Pitch, Value Proposition, Assumptions
11:25 - 11:55 AM: Lunch Break
12:00 - 1:00 PM: Virtual Speed Mentoring Event
1:00 PM: Program Ends

Independent Afternoon Breakout Time:

Afternoon Assignment: Build Pitch Slides
5:00 - 6:00: Optional Open Office Hours & Pitch Support

Evening Pitch Showcase Event:

4:30-5:30 PM: Pitch Dress Rehearsal
5:30 - 6:15 PM: Celebration Pitch Showcase & Awards!

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FAQs

Since this is a virtual program, how will the content be delivered?

Do I need to have any specific technology tools or software to participate?

How will I benefit from the 2-Day Launch Camp?

Is there a cost to attend?

Can I travel to the 2-Day Launch Camp?

I already have a business - is this program for me?

I don't have an idea or a business - can I still attend?

Are there industries that SEED SPOT does not work with?

I'm in high school - can I participate?

Will food be provided?

Is attendance mandatory on both days?

Why should I participate in the Pitch Night?

What happens after the Launch Camp?

Great question! The Launch Camp is the beginning of your entrepreneurial journey. After the 2-Day Launch Camp, you will have your cohort of fellow entrepreneurs to lean on. You will also be considered a SEED SPOT alum, meaning that you'll have access to tools, resources, and mentors for life. Immediately after the Launch Camp, we send you a weekly email to follow-up on the goals you established to help propel you towards success.

As a SEED SPOT alum, what resources will I have access to?

As an alumnus, you have access to a number of resources to guide you through the growth of your venture including:

Membership to SEED SPOT Community Slack group & Founder Scrums
One-on-one mentorship through SEED SPOT's National Mentor Program
Exclusive weekly Alumni Newsletter with special offers + priority access to SEED SPOT specialty programming
Up to $10,000 in 0% interest loans through Kiva
Strategic introductions to national venture funds & accelerators like Techstars & Halcyon
Up to $100,000 in Amazon Web Services cloud computing credits
Pro bono legal support
Marketing and branding services and software for up to 50% off
Discounted coworking office space