I am an entrepreneur and I want to...
start a business. add a new product line. up my marketing game. create a pitch that works. grow and scale my business. hire the right people.
Business Type
Startup
This program is specifically designed to address the challenges faced by companies that are in the early days of startup. Companies that fit this category are 5 years or younger and/or who have faced issues scaling up for some initial success.
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Established
Designed for companies that have been around for some time, 5 years or more, and whom need help in expanding by adding new products or help in driving growth out of a business that has plateaued.
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"Quincy is using the program to dial in his pitches, create a white paper around his prototype usage and getting validation on the ideal customer type."
"Sophie uses the program to dial in her product offerings and to specialize in specific areas that customers value."
"Jie and Matthijs used the program to make connections at the city so they could bring their newest project "Connex" to life."
Program Details
How it works
Step 1: Two interviews - The first to determine your fit for the program, the second is an in depth whiteboard session to identify your most critical needs, the items you will focus on during the program, your deliverables.
Step 2: Acceptance - Once each party has determined there is a fit and that there is value in the program the company will officially begin the program. During the program you will have three to four deliverables that focus on the most critical aspects of your business needs.
Step 3: Weekly Mentor Sessions - Each week staff or mentors will facilitate a whiteboard session to work on your key items. The key items will be mapped out based on reasonable time frames to complete the items.
Step 4: Monthly Advisor Sessions - Each month your advisor will facilitate a check-in session to evaluate your work to date. You may complete a whiteboard session to map out any obstacles to accomplishing your critical success factors.
Of Note: Companies will be developing in short sprints with specific items that will take 3 to 6 months to complete and no longer. Companies can take part as many times as needed, as long as their are valid business needs the IDEA Works program can address.
Furnished office space
250Mbps internet access
Secure building WIFI
Ethernet subnet
Electric car charging
Physical mailbox
Printing services
Free coffee & tea
Kitchen access
1:1 Mentoring
Weekly whiteboard sessions
Community events
Free access to space
Community connections
Focus on critical factors
Subject matter experts
Pricing
The Program & Office Space
Program Costs:
Office Space (If Needed)
Rent:
$200 - $250 per month
Deposit:
$1,000 Refundable
Deposit required as well as general liability renters insurance.
* Program duration is specific per entrepreneur based on the critical success factors you want to tackle.