Technology Entrepreneurship Workshop
Program Objectives
This workshop will introduce you to technology entrepreneurship and the processes involved in launching and operating a venture. Understanding new venture creation as a collection of logical decisions and systems will be the focus. Each TEW participant will be exposed to the process of creating a new venture idea, examining market feasibility, testing financial models, and preparing a go-to-market strategy. Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
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Envision yourself as an entrepreneur and develop an awareness of your strengths and weaknesses
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Think about business opportunities as they pertain to your background and technical strengths
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Understand the accounting cycle and cash management
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Prepare pro forma financial statements
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Understand how to network and negotiate for business advantage
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Understand the role of intellectual property in the creation of a technology venture
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Identify sources of capital for new ventures in the Valley area
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Identify other resources to assist entrepreneurs and new ventures in the Valley area
As a result of participating fully in the five sessions of this Technology Entrepreneurship Workshop you WILL achieve the following as outcomes:
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A fully developed and investor-grade business plan
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A fully developed investor grade financial plan
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An equity structure and capitalization table for your venture
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A well conceived business model and go-to-market strategy
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An invitation to apply to the Arizona Technology Investor Forum