Q&A
How should I pitch?
We will limit one idea per person and time limit of 90 seconds per pitch. You are not required to present an idea but you can join other teams with great ideas. By the time participants begin to join teams they will be able to choose a team based on several criteria:
Why should you attend the Ice Breaker?
This event is where you will build your team and recruit the missing resources, so it is critical that you take the time to get to know the members during the challenges and activities. The team is one of the most important elements in your next venture!!!
How will teams be chosen from the Ice Breaker into the Idea Accelerator Program?
3-5 team members, MAX 1 BizDev person
Idea Person
Can I come with an existing team?
Yes. If you come with a team that is missing a couple of resources you will be able to add them during the Ice Breaker after attracting them with your idea and the existing team. If you don't need team members, you can apply without the Ice Breaker although the Ice Breaker is a great way to meet the program organizers and other participants.
How do I apply to the Idea Accelerator program?
Online RSVP will be available for 3 days after Session 1 of Ice Breaker workshop. All teams will participate in Session 2 and present their Business Model Canvas and the team. 10 best teams will be accepted to the workshop.
We will limit one idea per person and time limit of 90 seconds per pitch. You are not required to present an idea but you can join other teams with great ideas. By the time participants begin to join teams they will be able to choose a team based on several criteria:
- Did I like working with this person?
- Do I like the presented idea?
- Do my skills fit the team’s need? Etc.
Why should you attend the Ice Breaker?
This event is where you will build your team and recruit the missing resources, so it is critical that you take the time to get to know the members during the challenges and activities. The team is one of the most important elements in your next venture!!!
How will teams be chosen from the Ice Breaker into the Idea Accelerator Program?
- Teams have a strong mix of biz, dev, marketing, and idea co-founder (as necessary): 3-5 team members, MAX 1 BizDev person
- Team members must be able to listen to new ideas
- Team members must be committed for 1 months of intensive work
- Team members that have initial team are welcome to join
- Ideas that can be tested using lean startup methodology which can quickly define a minimum viable product (MVP), create a prototype, and perform a private launch to early adopters
3-5 team members, MAX 1 BizDev person
Idea Person
- Bring an idea to the team. Passionate about it...
- Unite group members around idea while being able to accept changes to initial idea.
- Lead development of MVP and help grow the idea into a product.
- Identify user needs and communicate design deliverables, such as specifications, storyboards, and illustrations.
- Develop new visual product identity, brand experience, and apply design elements to rough sketches and wireframes.
- Conduct market research to define problem and customer interaction with the product.
- Define how the product will be marketed to the customer and help spread the word of your product’s service.
Can I come with an existing team?
Yes. If you come with a team that is missing a couple of resources you will be able to add them during the Ice Breaker after attracting them with your idea and the existing team. If you don't need team members, you can apply without the Ice Breaker although the Ice Breaker is a great way to meet the program organizers and other participants.
How do I apply to the Idea Accelerator program?
Online RSVP will be available for 3 days after Session 1 of Ice Breaker workshop. All teams will participate in Session 2 and present their Business Model Canvas and the team. 10 best teams will be accepted to the workshop.
