Directory of VC and Entrepreneurial Boot Camps

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Entrepreneur Bootcamp

Who may attend: Entrepreneurs and students interested in innovation and entrepreneurship.

The Entrepreneur Bootcamp, sponsored by the Harvard Student Agency's Center for Enterprise, provides information on how to create an investor-grade business plan and presentation. The one-day event is held annually at Harvard University. No fee.

Contact: 617-496-1463; cfe@hsa.net

EVN i-DealFlow Forum

Who may attend: Selected minority-led companies in the Northeast that are seeking more than $1 million in venture capital. The focus is on high-growth industries, primarily software development, security, networking and equipment, telecommunications, financial services, media and entertainment, and life sciences.

A screening committee composed of venture capitalists, service providers, and private investors will select 15 to 20 presenting companies to participate in a one-day boot camp. Following the boot camp, each presenter is matched with a local team of at least two volunteer coaches who will work with the companies up to one week prior to the conference, where attendees will set up a booth and present to venture capitalists. Several events will be held across the country annually. Fee is $395, including boot camp, coaching, booth, and presentation slot.

Contact: www.evn.org

Entrepreneur America Boot Camp

Who may attend: Early stage high-tech start-ups or qualified turnaround companies.

Attendees who meet qualifying criteria and submit an online executive summary for review will receive coaching in key business areas and receive mentoring and assistance in business development. No contractual obligations are required unless you enter into a working relationship with Entrepreneur America following the boot camp. This is a two-day event, held quarterly in Montana. Open to 6 to 12 companies. Attendees pay only for transportation to the event.

Contact: www.entrepreneur-america.com

Northwest Entrepreneur Network's Early Stage Investment Forum

Who may attend: Selected entrepreneurs from northwestern early-stage companies that are seeking capital.

Entrepreneurs submit business summaries, and a screening committee of approximately 30 investors select 20 companies to attend. The selected companies are coached on presenting their business models, which they do in a 10-minute live presentation before prospective investors. The two-day forum is held each March in Seattle. Fee is $295 for early registration; $345 for late registration.

Contact: serenesanders@nwen.org

Northwest Entrepreneur Network's Entrepreneur University

Who may attend: Start-up entrepreneurs from the Northwest and management at northwestern start-ups.

Entrepreneur University was designed for those who want to fine-tune business plans and investor presentations and for management at existing start-ups. The two-day program is held annually in Washington State. Open to 250 participants. Fee is $295 for NWEN members; $395 for nonmembers.

Contact: serenesanders@nwen.org

Springboard Bootcamps

Who may attend: Women entrepreneurs who are actively raising capital or preparing to seek capital in the near future.

The one-day Springboard Bootcamps focus on the key elements of building an equity-backed business, provide connections to local resources, and offer insights on pitching to investors. Four to five events are held across the country annually. Open to 150 entrepreneurs. Fee is $75 to $150.

Contact: info@springboardenterprises.org

Springboard Venture Capital Forum

Who may attend: Selected women entrepreneurs in high-growth industries who are actively raising venture capital for their business.

During a two-month, three-step screening process (online application, business-plan review, and in-person interview), 20 to 25 companies are selected from approximately 200 to 300 applicants. Applications are due four months before the forum, and preference is given to companies headquartered within the forum region. Selected companies go through an eight-week coaching program, which begins with a one-day boot camp. Three to four forums are held annually nationwide. Fee is $525 to $650 per presenter.

Contact: info@springboardenterprises.org

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