Program Overview
Build Up 4.0 is a four-week Startup School offered by Build in Tulsa both in-person and virtually. This program is tailored for local Tulsans who possess tech ideas or wanting to incorporate tech into their businesses for accelerated growth. Through hands-on workshops led by seasoned instructors and industry experts, participants will learn to build tech-based startups or enhance their current businesses with new technologies.
Curriculum Highlights
Week 1: Foundation of Startup Success
(June 8, 2024, 9 AM - 12 PM)
The Build Up 4.0 program begins with an introduction to its structure, goals, and resources, alongside a networking session to connect participants with mentors and peers. Participants will then engage in workshops on business modeling and crafting compelling value propositions using the Business Model Canvas. The session continues with market analysis and competitive landscape training, focusing on market research techniques and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and threats.
Week 2: Product and Marketing
(June 15, 2024, 9 AM - 12 PM)
The Product and Marketing session of Build Up 4.0 covers customer discovery and validation techniques to align products with market needs, followed by practical guidance on building a Minimum Viable Product (MVP). Participants will apply what they've learned through hands-on activities to refine their MVPs. The session also offers an optional co-working opportunity, encouraging collaboration and immediate application of the concepts discussed.
Week 3: Operations and Scaling Up
(June 22, 2024, 9 AM - 12 PM)
The Operations and Scaling Up session of Build Up 4.0 explores essential startup operations, starting with legal basics to ensure compliance and protection. It progresses to in-depth financial modeling, fundraising strategies, and effective sales and marketing tactics. Ashley Townsend (Postion) will lead a session on personal finance.
Week 4: Pitching and Raising Capital
(June 29, 2024, 9 AM - 12 PM)
Participants will refine their pitching skills and receive targeted feedback to enhance their presentations. The session concludes with guidance on the next steps, including leveraging accelerators, expanding professional networks, and exploring further entrepreneurial opportunities.
Program Features
- Hands-On Sessions: Engage in practical, interactive workshops.
- Co-Working Opportunities: Collaborate with fellow entrepreneurs.
- Networking: Connect with mentors, experts, and fellow participants.
- Prizes and Rewards: Attendees completing all deliverables and maintaining strong attendance will be eligible for a tech prize and awards of up to $2500 during the pitch competition.
Join Us
Equip yourself with the necessary tools to transform your tech concepts into viable startups. Whether you're refining an existing business or starting anew, Build Up 4.0 provides a comprehensive platform for entrepreneurial success.
Apply now and start your journey with Build Up 4.0, where technology meets ambition and ideas transform into reality.