Virtual 2-Day Launch Camp

September 23-24, 2021

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Launch your impact-driven business to make a difference for a cause you care about.

~~$1000~~ $199/Participant

Thanks to the support of generous sponsors

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

What to Expect after this Interactive Virtual Program:

A defined target customer, value proposition to meet their needs, and business model to sustain your work
A new network of business mentors and advisors
Meaningful connections with other impact-driven founders in a similar stage of growth
A refined, shareable pitch presentation and a compelling one-minute elevator pitch
Simple, actionable steps to get your prototype in market within two weeks
Membership into a global alumni network with lifetime benefits including mentorship, funding resources, legal support, and more!

What You'll Get

Two full days of business-building workshops
4 hours of interactive group sessions with other entrepreneurs
Breakout afternoon assignments to accelerate your progress
1:1 access to entrepreneurial leaders
Access to support and coaching in office hours
Free lifetime benefits to the SEED SPOT Alumni Program
Concluding Pitch Showcase celebration event!

Agenda

Thursday and Friday, September 23-24, 2021

Day 1

4-Hour Interactive Group Session:

10:30 AM EDT: Optional Pre Program Networking

11:00 AM: Program Starts

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Morning Workshop: Purpose, Problem, Customer

1:00 - 1:30 PM: Lunch Break

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM: Afternoon Workshop: Solution, Business Model, Next Steps

3:00 PM: Program Ends

Independent Afternoon Breakout Time:

3:00 - 4:00 PM: Optional Open Office Hours

Afternoon Assignment: Complete Elevator Pitch

Day 2

4-Hour Interactive Group Session:

10:30 AM EDT: Optional Pre Program Networking

11:00 AM: Program Starts

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Morning Workshop: Elevator Pitch

12:00 - 1:15 PM: Virtual Speed Mentoring Event

1:15 - 1:40 PM: Lunch Break

1:40 - 3:00 PM: Afternoon Workshop: Value Proposition, Assumptions, Prototyping

3:00 PM: Program Ends

Independent Afternoon Breakout Time:

Afternoon Assignment: Complete Pitch Slide Deck

5:00 - 6:00 PM EDT: Optional Pitch Coaching

Virtual Pitch Showcase Event:

Afternoon Assignment: Complete Pitch Slide Deck

6:00 - 6:30 PM EDT: Dress Rehearsal

6:30 - 7:45 PM EDT: Celebration Virtual Pitch Showcase Event!

Access these benefits virtually by joining the online group from your computer or tablet. Complete interactive workshops, connect with likeminded entrepreneurs in small-group virtual breakout groups, receive personal feedback and coaching from business experts, and make lasting connections with entrepreneurs and mentors!

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Launch Camp 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?

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

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

I'm in high school - can I participate?

Is attendance mandatory on both days?

I'm not sure I'm ready to participate in the Pitch Showcase - is this required?

We promise that you will feel fully confident and prepared to pitch your impactful venture at the concluding Pitch Showcase when the time comes!
The Pitch Showcase is an important step in your 2-Day Launch Camp experience and participation in this portion of the program has been proven to increase venture success rates...and program satisfaction rates!
If you are really not comfortable, the SEED SPOT team will help you find an alternative to pitching at the Pitch Showcase event.

What happens after the Launch Camp?

Great question! The Launch Camp is the just beginning of your entrepreneurial journey, and your relationship with SEED SPOT.
After the 2-Day Launch Camp, you will have a community of fellow entrepreneurs to lean on!
You will also be considered a SEED SPOT alumnus, 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 alumnus, 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
This list is always growing--we'll update you when more benefits become available!

"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!”

Sarah Sanchez, Beneficial Beans, SVP Boot Camp March 2016