The Ismaili Professionals Network (IPN) in collaboration with South Asian Chamber of Commerce (SACC) is holding a Boot Camp for Ismaili Professionals (IPs) and SACC members who have an interest in starting their own professional ventures. The objective of the Boot Camp is to provide current or aspiring entrepreneurs with tools and knowledge to help transform ideas into reality.
This event will take place in Houston from October 8th to October 29th, 2016. Kick-off mixer will be held at Station Houston (map link) on October 8th, 2016 at 10:00 AM. There is no participation fee for attending the Mixer, however, registrations are required. Participation fee for 4-week Boot Camp is $25 (includes workshop material, food/drinks/snacks).
This educational program will be structured as a startup pitch competition. Over a series of 4 weeks, participants will:
· Form an entrepreneurial team and decide on a startup idea to pursue
· Build the foundation of a business model on how to bring the idea to market including: market analysis, operational plan and financial plan
· Engage with an experienced subject matter experts who will help the team focus on important areas of research and develop an investor presentation
· Create an investor pitch and present in front of a group
· Participate in full day workshop which features guest speakers and coaches
Key Dates:
Mixer Oct 8, 2016
Exec Summary Submission Oct 11, 2016
Qualification Decision Oct 13, 2016
Startup Workshop Oct 15, 2016
Flex Week Oct 22, 2016
Pitch Day Oct 29, 2016
For more information, please visit www.ipnbootcamp.com/houston