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FACCSF Startup Booster
Join an Amazing Network
for 6 weeks of High Level Mentorship
Starting Tuesday, September 13th
The First Start Up Booster will address the High-Tech Industry
A prize will be offered to the
best Plan thanks to our sponsors:
Celerity Fund,
Ropers, Majeski Kohn & Bentley and Silicon Valley Technopole

The Startup Competition
main goal is to provide a series of workshop seminars where high-caliber
experts of the French American Chamber of Commerce (FACCSF) act as mentors.
They will assist individuals interested in improving/acquiring business and
entrepreneurial skills. They will also help develop attractive
business plans for professional investors and/or budget holders within a
larger organization.
The FACCSF Entrepreneurs
will provide program participants with strong professional skills necessary
to start a
business or develop a career track. By the end of the program, as a
participant:
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You will be connected to the extensive FACCSF network, including many high
level decision makers
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you will have
acquired a fresh yet firm understanding of what it takes to start your own
business or develop new business strategies
In addition, the winner of the competition will get a cash prize to help
started with the business.
Entrepreneurs,
Venture Capitalists, Lawyers, Consultants, members of the FACCSF will mentor
these workshops:
Alain
Azan
- Managing Director Sofinnova Ventures,
Elie
Asmar
- CEO Interpro,
Eve
Chaurand Fraser
- Lawyer Ask Jeeves,
Marc
Dangeard
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Owner, Dangeard Group,
Nicolas
ElBaze
- Partner PartechVC,
Francois
Laugier - Partner Ropers Majeski Kohn & Bentley,
Didier
Perez
- Managing Partner Inoventures,
Olivier
Poissonier
- Corporate Finance Consultant,
Alexander
Rhea Jenkins
- Partner Pyramid Ventures,
Aurelia Rivier - Nadalie USA
Florent
Saint Clair
- Venture
Partner, Nucleus Partners,
Cindy
Steiner
- Communication Consultant,
Judy
Wilks
- Vice President Bite Communication
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June, 1st |
Opening Date |
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August, 31st |
Deadline
to submit a 5-7 page executive summary |
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September, 9th |
The Committee
selects the participants |
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September, 13th |
Opening Session |
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6-8 weeks of Mentorship
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Week 1: Marketing - Kick-off (presentation of
the idea)
Define your business: from Vision to the
Right Elevator Pitch
o Week 2: Market
Research
Define
your market, confirm your positioning
o Week 3: Business
development - Sales strategies - First draft financial plan
Define
your revenue model and the ecosystem around it
o Week 4: Corporate
Law / Securities, IP Protection, HR
Start off with a sound business structure,
be ready for investor
due diligence!
o Week 5: Financials
- Review of the first week of market analysis
Create pro forma financials
that make sense to investors
o Week 6: PowerPoint
Presentation Skills - Marketing Plan - Final Review
Get ready for action:
communicate and Get Funding
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November, 8th |
Award ceremony |
Want to
participate?
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The
Startup Booster is open to any entrepreneurs |
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Download the Application Form below and send us a 5-7
page executive summary. |
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If Selected |
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Attend a 2 hour meeting each week + homework |
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$250 fee + membership
(Fee is not refundable) |
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