Collaborative getting accelerated webinar with agora, fledge, edd, village capital and moving worlds april 26 2018
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There are a growing number of social enterprise accelerators, pre-accelerators, and startup bootcamps - and there is increasing competition to get into them all. In this webinar for scale-ready social enterprises, we will get to hear from social enterprise leaders, as well as directly from accelerator directors to help you decide on which accelerators are best for your organization, and how to make your application standout! This will be most useful for social enterprises already in operation and in the early stages of scaling. Our speakers include: 1. Rachel Crawford, Innovation Manager, Village Capital 3. Brent Ruth, Global Partnerships Manager, Entrepreneurship Database Program 2. Brian Bell, Director of Programs, Agora Partnerships 4. Anna Phillips, Director of Strategic Partnerships, MovingWorlds.org 5. Luni Libes, Founder and Director, Fledge
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Collaborative getting accelerated webinar with agora, fledge, edd, village capital and moving worlds april 26 2018
- 1. Getting Accelerated Which social enterprise accelerator is right for you, and how to make your application stand out!
- 2. Agenda 1. Introductions 2. Social Enterprise Accelerator Industry Overview » Entrepreneurship Database Program 3. Tips and Tricks from industry leaders » Fledge » Village Capital » Agora Partnerships 4. Q&A
- 3. Speakers Mark Horoszowski CEO MovingWorlds.org Brian Bell Director of Programs Agora Partnerships Luni Libes Founder & Managing Director Fledge Rachel Crawford Innovation Manager Village Capital Anna Phillips Director of Strategic Partnerships MovingWorlds Brent Ruth Global Partnerships Manager Entrepreneurship Database Program
- 5. About MovingWorlds Join Our Acceleration Support Workshop May 22 Join our Next Industry Leader Webinar: Business Model & Value Proposition Canvas June 21 Find Expert Support With Our Talent Gap Workshop and Training May 15 Skills Gap Assessment Flow Chart
- 6. Social Enterprise Accelerator Industry Overview
- 8. Tips & Tricks from Industry Leaders
- 9. Seattle Barcelona Padua (Italy) Lima (Peru) Vancouver (Canada) $20,000 + 10 weeks for 7 teams per city
- 10. Village Capital methods | blog
- 11. FOR ENTREPRENEURS: Agora provides the services your company needs to grow. Entrepreneurs in the Agora Accelerator work with a professional business consultant to identify and address their growth barriers and opportunities. FOR INVESTORS: Agora provides a portfolio of companies, professional network, and learning opportunities that empower you to make an impact. • Exhibits core values • $260K average annual revenue (ranging from $50K to 2MM) • Clear, sustainable & measurable impact integrated into business model • High-growth potential • Seeking $100K+ in investment ENTREPRENEUR 215 Accelerator companies working in 21 countries across LAC WHERE THEY COME FROM• 4 days of peer-to-peer learning • Impact strategy • Business needs diagnostic • Investment strategy • Capital needs assessment • Due diligence preparedness • Investor-facing deliverables • Mock interviews AGORA RETREAT BUSINESS CONSULTING • One-on-one, tailored consulting • 14 consulting modules • Business model refinement • Sustainable growth strategy ACCESS TO CAPITAL • Access to global Investor Network • Innovative financing opportunities • Custom investor matchmaking • Investment Roundtables at select industry events INVESTMENT PREPARATION Agora Partnerships Agora Pre-Application Form Here
- 12. Key Lessons 1. Your best chance of getting admitted is showing real market traction and social impact 2. Do you research and only apply to accelerators that align with your mission and are for the right size and stage of your organization 3. Growth rate is more important than size - show that you are progressing, and explain how the accelerator will help you do that more effectively 4. Try, try, and try again - the vast majority of organizations will not be accepted on their first try. So keep trying. 5. Network and build connection with alumni, mentors, and others who can provide guidance
- 13. Resources Impact Space Accelerator Selection Tool Entrepreneur Data GALI list of accelerators Impact Investing Map Landscape Map by Stage by Colorful Ventures Upcoming Workshops: 1. Skills and Capacity Building Workshop on May 15 2. Accelerator Application Support Workshop on May 22 3. Next Industry Leader Webinar in June: Business Model & Value Proposition Canvas
- 15. Join Our Next Live Broadcasts Join Our Acceleration Support Workshop May 22 Join our Next Industry Leader Webinar: Business Model & Value Proposition Canvas June 21
- 16. About MovingWorlds Find Expert Support With Our Talent Gap Workshop and Training May 15 Skills Gap Assessment Flow Chart