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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:

  • You will be connected to the extensive FACCSF network, including many high level decision makers
     

  • 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 - 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

 

 Calendar

 June, 1st

 Opening Date

 August, 31st

 Deadline to submit a 5-7 page executive summary

 September, 9th

 The Committee selects the participants

 September, 13th

 Opening Session

6-8 weeks of Mentorship

o   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

 

  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 

 

  November, 8th

 Award ceremony

Want to participate?
 

 ●  The Startup Booster is open to any entrepreneurs
 ●

 Download the Application Form below and send us a 5-7 page executive summary.

If Selected
 ●   Attend a 2 hour meeting each week + homework
  $250 fee + membership  (Fee is not refundable)

 

 

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