There is a lot of excitement around the upcoming 504ward and Tulane Entrepreneur Association
business plan competitions. I have had many people contact me excited
to enter and looking for direction with biz plans. I think it would be
really helpful for all of us in the New Orleans entrepreneurship
community to have a workshop to review and strengthen the biz plans we
all plan to enter in these competitions. So, let's do it!
Part 1: Business Plans 101
- Thursday, November 13th - 5:30 - 7:30 pm
- Voodoo Ventures Offices
- Learn how to write a winning business plan. Chris Schultz and other
coaches will lead a group discussion and share resources about the
fundamentals of a sound business plans. Learn about the sections you
should cover, how to prepare financial pro-forma's, and pitfalls to
avoid.
- Resources: We'll provide a list of valuable resources online to help you craft that perfect plan.
- Prepare: Come ready to give your "elevator pitch" to everyone in
the room. It doesn't have to be perfect. Just be ready to pitch.
- Bonus: Filmmaker Benjamin Reece will give a session on making a compelling video submission for 504ward.
Part 2: Workshop Your Business Plan
- Saturday, November 22nd - 9am - 12pm
- Voodoo Ventures Offices
- Workshop your plan with experts. We will have a "speed dating"
sessions with biz plan coaches who are local entrepreneurs and VC's.
You will have a session with each of them to workshop your plan, review
strengths/weaknesses and get feedback on your idea. If you have a
video submission storyboarded ready, you will get the opportunity to
review that with filmmaker, Ben Reece.
- Prepare: Come ready with a draft of your executive summary or the
whole plan if you've got it. Entering a video? Bring any ideas or
storyboarding.
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