Have an idea that you've been nurturing? Are you ready to start moving your idea forward? Are you committed to the end goal of success?

Then join us for a one-day course that emphasizes smart business fundamentals to help kickstart your entrepreneurship journey on the right foot. You’ll get a mix of in-class learning, interactive discussion, networking opportunities and experiential exercises.

Our Bootcamp connects current entrepreneurs with professional service providers to help you learn the fundamentals of legal planning, IP strategy, financial planning and funding rudiments that will help you start your business like no one else.

This course is for you if:

• You have a tech-based business
• You’re in the early stages of building a business
• Have a startup idea but aren’t sure what to do next
• Want to learn smart business fundamentals

After attending this, you’ll walk away with:

• A stronger understanding of business management essentials
• Connections to top-tier professional service providers
• Efficient tools to help you build your business model and plan
• Practical customer interview techniques
• Key metrics to help you track the health of your business

Agenda: Morning Session --> 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM// Startup Fundamentals (Legal, IP Strategy, Finance)

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM – Arrivals and One Minute Pitches

9:00 AM - 9:20 AM – Introductory Remarks

9:20 AM - 10:05 AM – Legal Bootcamp (Andrea Brinston and Marissa Mah, Pallet Valo LLP)

10:05 AM - 11:00 AM – IP Bootcamp (Stephen Beney and Joanna Ma, Bereskin & Parr LLP)

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM – Financial Literacy Bootcamp (Maria da Silva, BDO Canada)

11:30 AM- 12:00 PM – Funding Bootcamp (Richard Burdeniuk, BDO Canada)

12:00PM to 1:00PM// Networking Lunch

Afternoon Session --> 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM// Business Model Canvas (Value Proposition and Customer Validation)

1:00 PM- 2:00 PM – Value Proposition, Customer Validation and Problem-Solution Fit

2:00 PM- 2:50 PM – Value Proposition Design activity

2:50 PM- 4:00 PM – Business Model Validation, Product-Market Fit

Only interested in attending the morning or the afternoon session? Good news! You can register for the breakout session of your choice or register for the full day to take advantage of the whole experience!

For more information, please contact:

Shaheera Mubashir

Program and Events Coordinator, RIC Centre

T: 289-373-3050 x 530

E: shaheera.mubashir@riccentre.com

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