💡This session will teach you what is happening inside investors' heads when they listen to pitches. By learning the brain processes that control decision-making, you will be able to hack your audience and create a persuasive pitch 🤩
🌻 Why is the beginning of a pitch so important?
🌻 Which is better in a pitch: simple or complex?
🌻 What pain is your startup killing?
After the video, watch some examples of entrepreneurs pitching their startups to Andre.
In this lesson, Constantin will lead you through the three main financial statements:
🌻 Balance Sheet
🌻 Income Statement
🌻 Cash Flow Statement
which you will need to properly steer your enterprise, as well as understand the basics of business valuation.
You also will have a better understanding of how to price your products effectively and maximize your profits.
In this final session with Alain, you will learn about the following types of contracts:
Non-disclosure agreements (NDA)
Employment agreements
Independent contractor agreements
Labeling guidelines
Let's make a deal 🤝
It's time to ask the difficult questions.
Are you solving a real problem? What value are you creating for the participants? Do you have the resources it takes to deliver?
Watch the video below to gain an understanding of how you can accelerate your incubator!
Welcome to the last session with Andre! Practice these tips before your pitch day. If you are able to do all these things, you will be relaxed, and your audience will be able to connect with you as if you are pitching face-to-face.
As you watch, ask yourself:
🌻 What is one tip Andre gave that is new to you?
🌻 Which video platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, etc.) are you most comfortable using? Which should you be more prepared for? How are they different?
In this lesson, you will explore the difference between Linear and Non-Linear Growth and develop a Strategy Map for your company.
Consider the following questions as you watch:
🌻 Consider the "Checklist for Scaling Journey" slide. Where is your company on this journey? In which areas can you improve?
🌻 What are some of the most critical choices within your control right now?
Let's dive into it! 🏊
In this session, Andre will guide you through the components of a successful pitch. The Action will help you develop content for your script and slides to cover all that the investors are looking for 🔎
🌻 What is an elevator pitch?
🌻 What are some creative ways you can prove your credibility to investors?
This session will review two key decisions every startup has to make: company structure and type of entity 🏛️
You will learn how to decide the structure of the company in relation to the following:
Software vs. product company
Local vs. foreign company
Types of possible local entities (special focus on the offshore entity)
Types of possible foreign entities:
Shady jurisdiction (Bahamas, Panama, etc…)
Tax-efficient jurisdictions (UAE, Cyprus, Malta)
USA (C-Corp)
Other types (UK, LLP)
In this session Alain will discuss the following types of contracts:
Terms and conditions
Privacy policy / GDPR
Transfer of Intellectual Property (IP) - codes, logos, websites etc...
Which ones are relevant to your business? 🌻
Ready to begin? 😄 This first training activity with Anthony Haddad will guide you through the process of analyzing different potential markets. In this training activity, you will learn how to 1) identify the highest potential market for you, 2) conduct a thorough market analysis, and 3) develop a clear strategy for choosing a target market.
You might feel like your market has already been chosen for you, but think outside the box 💡 What are the benefits of operating in your home city vs. another city? Could opportunities exist in other markets that are more difficult to access? Don't be afraid to dream big 💭
While you watch Anthony present, reflect on these questions:
🌻What is your current target market? Why did you choose it?
🌻What market research have you already done?
🌻What market research methodology will be most useful to you? (Hint: think from an investor's perspective).