Program Content
Session 1: Orientation and Goal Setting
- Welcome (Todd)
- Overview/Goals of the Program Outline
- Expectations
- Talk about how one-on-one’s are scheduled (mandatory)
- Schedule individual one-on-one meetings with each participant to discuss their specific goals, challenges, and expectations for the program.
- During these meetings, provide personalized guidance and support tailored to the needs of each venture.
- Help participants refine their goals and develop an action plan for the upcoming weeks.
- How the $5000 will be received
- Icebreaker
- Intros
- Icebreaker activity
- Onboarding:
- Proximity
- Slack
- Goals/Vision
- 3 months (SMART)
- 1 year (SMART)
- 5 year (SMART)
- 10 year (BHAG)
- Mentors/Resources/Programs
- Components of the program, including workshops, one-on-one sessions, and milestone deliverables.
- Discuss the resources and support available to participants throughout the program.
- Q&A
- What we want during Week 1
- Watch:
- The Law of Market Failure by Alberto Savoia – #1: The Law of Market Failure
- Start with Why (TED Talk) by Simon Sinek – Start with why — how great leaders inspire action | Simon Sinek | TEDxPugetSound
- How to Set and Achieve SMART Goals: Crash Course Business – Soft Skills #9
- Read:
- Why Startups Fail – Startup Failure Rate: How Many Startups Fail and Why in 2023?
- Think:
- Why does this problem really matter to you?
- Why are you uniquely equipped to solve it?
- Where do other alternatives fall short?
- If this idea doesn’t make it, what reasons do you expect to be the barriers?
- Do:
- Schedule and attend your one-on-one
- Connect with each other
- Share your experiences/journey
- Grab lunch/coffee
- Watch:
Week 1: Orientation and Goal Setting
Welcome session, introductions, and program orientation (1 hour).
Help participants set specific goals they want to achieve during the program (1 hour one-on-one).
Week 2: Problem Definition
Workshop on problem identification and validation techniques (1 hour).
Assist participants in conducting customer discovery interviews and market research (1 hour one-on-one).
Week 3: ICPs and Building Empathy for the User
Workshop on building out Idealized Customer Personas and how to ensure that you have empathy for the user.
Assist participants with understanding design thinking techniques to better understand their customer.
Week 4: Customer Discovery and Validation
Workshop on customer discovery validation techniques (1 hour).
Assist participants in conducting customer discovery interviews and market research (1 hour one-on-one).
Week 5: Product Development and Iteration
Workshop on lean startup methodologies and rapid prototyping (1 hour).
Guide participants in developing a minimum viable product (MVP) or prototype (1 hour one-on-one).
Week 6: Go-to-Market Strategy
Workshop on go-to-market strategy and customer acquisition (1 hour).
Provide mentorship on pricing, distribution channels, and marketing (1 hour one-on-one).
Week 7: Operations and Scaling
Workshop on operational processes and team building (1 hour).
Offer 1-hour one-on-one sessions for tailored advice on scaling challenges.
Week 8: Funding and Financials
Workshop on funding options and financial planning (1 hour).
Provide guidance on budgeting and forecasting (1 hour one-on-one).
Week 9: Legal and Intellectual Property
Session on legal considerations for early-stage companies (1 hour).
Connect participants with legal experts for 1-hour one-on-one consultations.
Week 10: Graduation and Post-Accelerator Support
Graduation ceremony to celebrate participants’ achievements (1 hour).
Provide resources and guidance for post-accelerator support during 1-hour one-on-one sessions.
