Startup Structure, Funding and Negotiation

Unlock Your Entrepreneurial Potential This hands-on program is designed to equip aspiring entrepreneurs with the tools and strategies to transform innovative ideas into impactful startups. Through interactive modules and expert guidance, participants will: • Discover Your Customers: Identify key users, clients, and stakeholders for your startup through proven customer discovery techniques. • Define Your Value Proposition: Articulate the unique value your idea brings using tools like the impact and value proposition canvas. • Test and Refine Assumptions: Develop and validate your business hypotheses through immersive learning experiences. • Build Industry Connections: Learn how to engage industry leaders and form partnerships that enhance your startup’s reach and impact. • Master the Pitch: Craft compelling pitches and confidently present your startup to investors, partners, and funding panels. • Explore Funding Opportunities: Gain insights into alternative funding options and create a robust, sustainable financial plan. • Focus on Real-World Impact: Translate ideas into actionable strategies that deliver tangible societal benefits. • Make Data-Driven Decisions: Use evidence-based approaches to evaluate and prioritize paths to scale your startup’s success

• Identify key customers and stakeholders
• Apply proven customer discovery techniques
• Develop and validate business hypotheses
• Build effective industry connections and partnerships
• Utilize value proposition tools effectively

• Basic computer and internet skills
• Ability to follow instructions and complete short exercises