The Black upStart Agenda
Registration includes the following:
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Program materials (curriculum, bootcamp prep packet, t-shirt); and
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Snacks
Meals provided at the 6-day bootcamp only.
Program Benefits:
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Build a Minimum Viable Product: Every cohort member builds a minimum viable product
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Create a Business Canvas: Every cohort member creates a business canvas
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Gain Access to Business Coaches: Every cohort member gets access to an entrepreneurship coach throughout the program
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Learn from Successful Black Entrepreneurs: Every cohort gets access to African-American business owners who manage successful and profitable businesses
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Get Funded: Each graduating cohort will have access to financial institutions, angel investors and donors upon graduation
Consultant Support:
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Landing Page Development: A Black upStart consultant designs your website.
Landing Page - Example
Black upStart Owner of Crowned
Successful Fundraising Page - Example
Black upStart Owner of Ama Scents
THE BOOTCAMP
Includes cost of landing page (website) & prototype development
WEEK ONE
Understanding Your Marketplace -
DAY 1: Evaluate the marketplace and identify opportunities that can yield profit for your business
From Idea to Action: Is Your Idea a Profitable One?
DAY 2: Validate your business idea in order to determine if it can generate enough sales to cover your expenses and yield profit for you
Building Your Prototype
DAY 3: Make your product or map out your service
WEEK TWO
The Innovator's ABC's: All About the Business Canvas
DAY 4: Develop an abbreviated business plan and a strategy on how to sell your products/service
Economics: Understanding Your Market + Making the Sale
DAY 5: Gain insight into how to be a good sales person and how to take your product to market
Pitch Day
DAY 6: Share your product with potential customers
THE ENCLAVE
DAY ONE
from Idea to Action: Is Your Idea a Profitable One?
DAY TWO
Building Your Prototype
DAY THREE
Pitch Day