April
Session 1.
Startup idea validation.
Problem and solution research, prototype development, first customers feedback. Case studies.
Session 2.
Team building.
Finding a co-founder, finding a mentor/advisor, teamwork terms and conditions, teamwork KPIs, shareholders structure, exit strategy. Case studies.
Session 3.
Technologies for a tech startup & Product development.
How to find relevant technology: minors and benefits of different tech solutions, typical startup mistakes, how to find CTO, how to build an MVP (minimum viable product) quickly and at minimum cost, how to organise and track your development process, how to reduce your expenses on tech, how to scale your tech infrastructure. Case studies.
Session 4.
Business model.
Business plan, Business model selection and validation, how to increase profitability, extra sources of
revenue. Case studies.
+ Online call with each startup (by appointment)
May
Session 5.
Finances of your startup.
Cash flow projections and BEP. Operational costs. How to reduce and optimise your startup expenses. How to make you finances looking good for investors. Case studies.
Session 6.
Marketing strategy for a tech startup.
Marketing strategy and channels. Branding, PR, Power of personal and startup brand, Viral concepts and ad campaigns, Marketing tools and KPIs. How to start your marketing with 0 budget. Successful case studies.
+ Online call with each startup (by appointment)
June
Session 7.
Sales for a tech startup.
Sales strategy and channels. Sales tools and KPIs. How to make your first sale. Extra sources for sales. Successful case studies.
Session 8.
Common failures of tech startups and solutions.
Typical challenges for tech startups: product, sales, team. Hidden side of startup journey. How to predict and prevent possible problems. Case studies.
+ Online call with each startup (by appointment)
July
Session 9.
Teamwork productivity (Gamification, Tools, KPIs).
How to make your teamwork productive, how to motivate your team, remote teamwork: tools and specific. Case studies.
Session 10.
Growth and expansion.
How to grow your business, how to expand your resources, new products and markets,
expansion strategy and execution. Case studies.
+ Online call with each startup (by appointment)
August
Session 11.
Investment for a tech startup.
When do you need money and what
for, How to find the right investor for your startup, Investment strategy, How to make your startup attractive for investment, How to evaluate your startup, Investment agreement, Exit strategy, Protecting your startup assets. Case studies.
Session 12.
Startup Pitch
How to prepare for a pitch, types of pitches,
how to create an outstanding pitch deck, how to deliver your pitch, How to answer the questions, How to make your presentation remarkable. Case studies.
+ Online call with each startup (by appointment)
Pitch Day*
Investment Pitch for shortlisted startups with best performance according to startup KPIs.
* - Date to be confirmed.