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FACCSF
Startup Booster:
Boosting Early-stage Projects in the
Life
Science Industry
Starting April 26th -- Application Deadline April 15th
Bio
Entrepreneur enroll in a high level 8 week
mentorship program and join a network of experts and mentors in your
business field !
> You have a business idea? Get help for the first step!
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From your idea to your project, get unique, personal, one to one expert
coaching
The
Startup Booster main goal is to provide support to early stage
entrepreneurs through a series of workshops where high-caliber professionals
of the French American Chamber of Commerce (FACCSF) act as experts and
mentors. They will assist individuals interested in developing a
business proposition and improve on their entrepreneurial skills. They will also help develop
robust business models and attractive
business plans for professional investors and/or budget holders within a
larger organization.
The FACCSF
Entrepreneurs and Life Science Committees will provide program participants
with strong professional skills, expertise in the bioscience field, and
experience with fund raising and start up growth. 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
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You have a chance to
present your business plan to a panel of experts and
potential investors
and to win a prize attributed to the best business plan and
presentation.
In
addition, the winner of the competition will get a prize to help get
started with the business.
Entrepreneurs, Venture Capitalists, Lawyers, Consultants, members of the
FACCSF will mentor these workshops:
Elie
Asmar
- CEO Interpro
Jean Jacques Bienaime, CEO Biomarin
Pierre Cassigneul -
President and CEO XDX
Marc
Dangeard
- Owner, Dangeard Group
Marie Alice Dibon
- Alice Communications, Principal
Martin Doyle
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CEO Claryan Technology
Toby
Freedman
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Author, Career
Opportunities in Biotechnology and Drug Development
John E. Hammer -
Managing Director, Burill & Co.
Steven D. Kam -
Managing Director MP
Cogent Valuation
Francois
Laugier - Partner Ropers Majeski Kohn & Bentley(RMKB)
Daniel D. Meyers
- Attorney
Didier Perez
- Managing Partner Inoventures
Olivier Poissonier
- Corporate Finance Consultant
Charlotte Rogers
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Consultant
Florent Saint Clair
- CEO, SMI Healthcare
Cindy Steiner
- Communication Consultant
Special thanks to our Gold Sponsor:
our Silver Sponsor:
and to our Communication Sponsor
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February, 1st |
Opening date
for submission of participant candidacies |
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April, 15th |
Deadline to submit
a 3-7 page executive summary |
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April, 19th |
The Committee
selects the participants |
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April, 26th |
Opening Session |
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8
Weeks Program
o Week 1: Wed,
April 26
Marketing - Kick-off (presentation of the idea)
Define your business: from Vision to the Right Elevator Pitch
(Test your initial ID and communication skills)
o Week 2:
Wed, May 3rd
Business
development - Sales strategies - First draft financial plan
Define your revenue model and the ecosystem around it
o Week 3: Wed,
May 10th
Market Assessment & Go To Market
Define your market, confirm your positioning
o Week 4:
Wed, May 17th
Corporate Law / Securities, IP
Protection, HR
Start off with a sound business structure, be ready for
investor due diligence!
o Week 5:
Wed, May 24th
PowerPoint Presentation Skills -
Marketing Plan - Final Review
Get ready for action: communicate and Get Funding (Fine-tune
your business plan and confirm your communication skills)
o Week 6:
Wed, May 31st
Financials - Review of the first week
of market analysis
Create pro forma financials that make sense to investors
o Week 7:
Wed, June 7th
Break / Optional Rehearsal Session
(Practice and perfect your final investor presentation in front of
successful entrepreneurs and get their feedback)
o Week 8:
Wed, June 14th
Closing Session
Present your project to Experts and VCs / Angels
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June, 14th |
Closing
Session |
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Interested? Get involved as. . . |
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. . A participant:
If Selected
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You will attend a
8 workshop sessions (2 hours
weekly meetings with expert presentation and interaction with your mentor)
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You will be given in between
session homework
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You will be assigned 1 or 2 mentors,
who will follow your project during the program
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The participation
fee is $500 and a membership to the FACCSF is required (Fee is not refundable)
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. . A Mentor:
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You would dedicate
time regularly during the program, during and / or outside the workshop
sessions; you would be providing one on one advice and coaching to a
particular participant
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Time involvement:
regular throughout the seminar
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. . An Expert:
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You would make a
presentation on a topic (see dates, week # and topics above) and share your expertise
and experiences with the Start up Booster Participants, preparation of
presentation, reading materials and / or homework may be required
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Time involvement:
1 evening in the seminar and preparation
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. . A
member of the Jury:
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You would listen
to the participants make their final presentation, and collectively
designate the best business plan and presentation (most viable or
"bankable" project") and share your expertise and experiences with the
participants in a post session get together
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Time involvement:
1 morning or afternoon at the end of the seminar for the closing
session (Wednesday, June 14th)
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. . A Sponsor:
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The logo of your
organization would be featured on the FACCSF web site and all
documentation in connection with the program. You would also be given 2
passes to the closing session
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The logo on the web
site and all the support provided during the program
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Gold
Sponsorship: $1000
Silver Sponsorship: $500
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