Startup Basics | Spring 2019

We give entrepreneurs the mentorship, connections, and community they need to build technology-driven ventures.

Accelerate Okanagan

<P><A HREF="https://www.accelerateokanagan.com/programs/startupbasics/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Startup Basics</A> is a classroom style program split into distinct topics. Sessions are presented by Accelerate Okanagan staff, Executives-in-Residence, mentors, community partners, and alumni. Each session is designed to educate entrepreneurs on the skills you need to transform an idea into a startup.</P>
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<H6>Learn more about the sessions: </H6>
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<H4 CLASS="MsoNormal"><STRONG>Session #1 - <A HREF="https://www.accelerateokanagan.com/community/blog/blog/startup-basics-session-laws-attraction/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Laws of Attraction</A>  |  June 4th, 12pm - 1:30pm</STRONG></H4>
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<DIV CLASS="column">Validate, Validate, Validate! This session is all about talking to customers and validating a product market fit. By the end of this session you will have the proper tools needed to discover if there are customers willing to pay for your product or service. The Executive-in-Residence leading this session will focus on how to approach and learn from potential customers instead of just selling to them. 
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<H4 CLASS="MsoNormal"><STRONG>Session #2 – Pitching Power | June 6th, 12pm - 1:30pm</STRONG></H4>
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<DIV CLASS="column">Whether you're pitching to potential employees, current employees, customers, or investors the pitch is a pivotal part of any business. This session helps you understand the importance of your pitch (both within and outside the investor context) and provides tips and resources to make your pitch perfect. 
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<H4 CLASS="MsoNormal"><STRONG>Session #3 – <A HREF="https://www.accelerateokanagan.com/community/blog/blog/startup-basics-session-business-building/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Business Building</A> | June 11th, 4:30pm - 6pm</STRONG></H4>
Invent, innovate and ignite your idea into the start of a business. This extensive session will have you working through a first iteration of a business model canvas with expertise from an Executive-in-Residence. By the end of this session you will be able to form hypotheses about your business model that you can then validate by talking to potential customers. 
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<H4 CLASS="MsoNormal"><STRONG>Session #4 – Legal & Accounting 101 | June 13th, 4:30pm - 6pm</STRONG></H4>
There is no way to escape accountants or lawyers if you want to have a successful business from the beginning. This session includes a wealth of knowledge from Accelerate Okanagan's legal and accounting community partners on financing basics, accounting for startups, company structures, and a compilation of typical legal needs and costs. </DIV>
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<BR>* Refunds are not available for Startup Basics sessions</DIV>
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