Launch Blue Pre-Seed Accelerator Fall 2024
This course focuses on training and developing Deep Tech, Technology that Transforms Industries and Innovative Societal Solutions startups to create a funding strategy for success.
Course Player Walkthrough
Pre-seed Accelerator Course Intro
Investor Pipeline
Session 1 Summary
Chapter 1: Sales Resources for Start Ups
Chapter 2: Is your Organization More Marketing or Sales Intensive?
Chapter 3: Sales Learning Curve
Chapter 4: Resources for Founder Led Sales
Chapter 5: Founder Led Sales Recap
Session 1 Optional Resources
Session 2 Summary
Chapter 1: Blended Funding Strategy Intro
Chapter 2: Grant Funding
Chapter 3: Investment Funding
Chapter 4: Case Study
Chapter 5: Benefits of Blended Funding Strategies
Session 2 Optional Resources
Session 3 Summary Part 1
Chapter 1: Investment 101 Intro
Chapter 2: Intro to Startup Investing
Chapter 3: Risk, Risk, Risk
Chapter 4: Startup Fundraising Expectations
Chapter 5: Startup Financing Plan
Chapter 6: Funding Round, Lead Investor, Syndication
Session 3 Summary Part 2
Elevator Pitch Secrets with Gordon Daugherty
Chapter 7: Startup Investing Logistics
Chapter 8: Key Angel Investor Tax Credits
Chapter 9: Startup Fundraising Ethics
Chapter 10: Corporate Structures
Chapter 11: Investment Instruments Overview
Chapter 12: Investment Groups
Chapter 13: Investment Process
Session 4 Cohort Meeting Deliverables
Session 4 Optional Resources
Session 4 Summary
Financial Modeling: Creating your Financial Story Intro
Chapter 1: Why Do Investors Invest?
Chapter 2: Proving the Vision
Chapter 3: What Makes a Great Financial Model
Chapter 4: Do's & Don'ts of Financial Modeling
Chapter 5: How to Build a Financial Model
Chapter 6: Key Takeaways
Optional Resources
Session 5 Summary
Chapter 1: Art of the Pitch Intro
Chapter 2: Introduction
Chapter 3: Problem
Chapter 4: Your Unique Solution
Chapter 5: Business Model
Chapter 6: Market
Chapter 7: Traction
Chapter 8: Competition
Chapter 9: Sustainable Competitive Advantage
Chapter 10: Financials
Chapter 11: Team
Chapter 12: Exit
Chapter 13: Investment Ask
Chapter 14: Thank You & Contact Info
Chapter 15: Final Thoughts
Final Pitch Deliverables
Session 5 Cohort Meeting Deliverables
Session 5 Optional Resources