Get in the fast lane
The 0260 Venture Competition is not your average run-of-the-mill competition. You're not going to just win some little prize. We're talking about clout. We're talking about exposure. We're talking about giving your business a jump-start. Winners receive immediate access to top venture strategists from NYU's Berkeley Center of Entrepreneurship and Innovation and Solidea Capital, an unparalleled opportunity to collaborate with leading minds in the city - oh yeah, and a chance to pitch your business and win funding from a top-tier VC. On the spot. Now that's an upside.
Winning isn't everything. The competition will generate awareness for your business, offer contacts, resources, networking opportunities, and provide a low-risk opportunity to receive actionable feedback in a collaborative setting. While it is a competition, more importantly it's a forum to provide entrepreneurs with tools for continual improvement and ultimately, success.
The people that brought you last year's NYC ENT business plan competition are upping the ante for this year's event. We took an educational slant during last year's competition, sharing knowledge and creating connections for the benefit of our participants. This year, NYU Stern & Solidea are building on that experience to provide a more robust competition.
If you're going to race, be on the right track
The curriculum is unique and the takeaways are actionable. Solidea has extensive experience performing due diligence on emerging companies and works closely with a diverse, and promising, portfolio of clients. Semi-finalists will have the opportunity to leverage this breadth of knowledge. Finalists will be invited to two sessions that are a mix of hands-on interactive exercises and discussions with experts in various disciplines, including legal, PR, branding, and finance - all targeted in the emerging-company space.
The training gives finalists real-world insight into how the different facets of the venture community fit together, how to squeeze every drop out of limited resources, and how to avoid common barriers to success.
- Specific pitfalls common to emerging businesses
- Approaches to leverage and recognize the assets around you
- Differentiators that separate successful start-ups
- Creative ideas for capital sources and structure
- How to enhance reach and depth
- How to drive branding on a tight budget
Report Card
Success is contingent upon perpetual improvement.
Regardless of competition standing, all contestants take something away from the process.
Each finalist receives a comprehensive report card that provides itemized feedback on areas where they excelled, as well as areas where they could use a little refinement.
Winning Opportunities
- - Business Plan Prize
- - Classes
- - Opportunity to pitch and receive money on the spot
- - Free admittance to the conference
- - Exposure to the industry professionals who will attend the conference
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| Entry Submissions Due: | April 9, 2010 |
| Semi-Finalists Announced: | April 10, 2010 |
| Winner Announced: | April 23, 2010 |
Entrants will be immersed in a 3-week vetting process where they will reap value at every stage of the competition.
