In-Person Event

Startup Pitch Bootcamp: The Art of the Elevator Pitch, UT Austin Edition

Refine your winning startup idea

Date
Aug 14, 2024
Time
04:00 pm - 06:00 pm
Address
Rowling Hall at UT Austin, 300 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Austin, Austin, TX, USA
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In just two hours, the Startup Ideation Bootcamp will help you improve your idea, come up with new ideas, determine the next steps, and even recruit potential co-founders. This intensive, collaborative workshop begins with talks by leading startup founders designed to teach you the components of good and bad startup ideas. For example, is your market big enough, is there organic growth potential, and a clear path to profitability? Attendees can share their ideas with both experts and peers to receive constructive feedback, so join us for a fun evening!

It is not required, but to help you get the most out of this event, we’ve provided this Ideation Worksheet. You can fill out this worksheet and bring it to the Bootcamp, which will enable mentors to easily give feedback on your idea.

Who should Attend?

  • Anyone who has a an early-stage company or a startup idea
  • Anyone who would like feedback on their idea or pitch
  • Anyone that is interested in joining a new startup or looking for a co-founder
 

 What are some of the topics?

  • The components of good and bad startup ideas
  • How to check the quality of your own idea
  • What are the attributes of attractive markets
  • How to validate your idea with users and customers
  • and more...

 

What is the Agenda?

  • Welcome and Socializing
  • Introduction to the Founder Institute
  • Expert Talks on Startup Ideas
  • Question and Answer
  • Idea Workshop
  • Speed Idea Pitching
  • Conclusion and Networking

For more information about the investors, accelerators, incubators, and tech events available in Austin, see our list of Startup Resources.


Speakers

Sara

Sara Davidson

Managing Partner @ Undeniable Ventures

Jim

Jim McMullan

Business Development @ Boyce & Associates Wealth Consulting

Mike

Mike Breck

Principal @ Acuity Thinking

Platinum Partners

Local Partners

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