Fill Your Tank with Knowledge & Inspiration
To compliment your GSV Bootcamp experience,
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Week 1 — Mindset of the Entrepreneur
80% of the success of a startup is the mindset of the entrepreneur. Getting your head right with solid fundamentals is the foundation of your startup journey.
To paraphrase Zig Ziglar, “It’s your attitude AND your aptitude that determine your altitude.”
See you at the top!
To paraphrase Zig Ziglar, “It’s your attitude AND your aptitude that determine your altitude.”
See you at the top!
Week 2 — Launching Your MVP
Creating products that solve a problem or fill a need is how it all starts. Before you have a product that people love, you need to get out in the world to get feedback and iterate. The "MVP" (Minimum Viable Product ) is how you do that.
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Week 3 — Business Models & Growth Strategies
There are many ways to "skin a cat" and you need to find the one that is best for your start-up.
We are believers in the Business Model Canvas as the ideal way to begin the process of creating the right strategy for your business.
We are believers in the Business Model Canvas as the ideal way to begin the process of creating the right strategy for your business.
Week 4 — Team & Culture
We believe that the X-factor with any business is the team you build and the culture of your organization.
We'll provide expert advice and case studies on how to achieve greatness.
We'll provide expert advice and case studies on how to achieve greatness.
Week 5 — Finance & Stakeholders
As the legendary Coach of Silicon Valley used to say, "It's not the money, it's the &#*%ing money." By that he meant it was great to have an amazing idea, but if you don't have the money to fund it, nothing is going to happen. It's critical for an entrepreneur to understand the capitol required to finance your start-up and what investors expect in return.
Week 6 — Pitching Your Startup
Where the rubber meets the road is when you have the right people, the right product and the right pitch.
Being able to effectively communicate your idea is critical, not just for attracting investors but to recruit employees and sell customers.
This section will help you become a powerful speaker.
Being able to effectively communicate your idea is critical, not just for attracting investors but to recruit employees and sell customers.
This section will help you become a powerful speaker.
Week 7 — Demo Week!
Your turn to take center stage! Showcase all you’ve learned and pitch your startup to investors from around the GSV network. You’ll get invaluable experience, feedback, and a real opportunity to attract capital to help grow your business.