Build a Successful Business: Intro to Business Model Canvas (Session 2)

Enter a growth mindset and build the critical framework to launch and grow a successful business. PREWORK IS REQUIRED FOR THIS COURSE - see below Note: You will receive a full refund of $20 (for both sessions) once you participate in the 2nd session. The charge for the sessions is only a deposit. Attendees are expected to register and commit to attending both sessions. Please register for Session 1- Value Proposition. Brief: In this 2-part, hands-on workshop you will define the problem statement and your value proposition statement, and build a business model canvas. To coach you through this process, we follow the teachings of from preeminent startup experts and researchers to provide you with a practical understanding of customer discovery problem/solution validation techniques methods for avoiding bias and the concepts of rapid prototyping and lean product development You will walk away from these sessions knowing you have some of the key tools to successfully launch and grow your business. Session 2 Goal: Identifying insights and getting started with rapid prototyping. Now, you’ve got your problem figured out but how do you ensure your solution actually addresses it in a way that makes a sustainable business? In this second workshop, we make sure that you’ve thought about the whole business model – product/market fit is great but if you can’t execute sustainably, your business will fail. In the spirit of reducing risk, we delve into rapid prototyping; there are so many ways to test your ideas before you start spending money on your MVP (Minimum Viable Product) Topics: Finding the gold in customer interviews Share insights The Business Model Canvas Validating through the Business Model Canvas MVP: What it is, how to build one and how to incrementally test it/validate it Mandatory Pre-Session Activities/ Pre-Work To help you get the most value from this live session, all participants must complete required pre-session activities in advance. You will receive these materials upon registration, along with clear instructions on how to submit proof of completion. The program coordinator will check-in 3-days prior to the April 1st event to check the status of completion. You will be refining your work during the session so dont worry about perfection but make sure you watch the videos and complete the work to the best of your ability :) Participants who do not complete the activities before the session will have their registration canceled and their deposit refunded. Please email [email protected] with any questions. Session Facilitator: Michael Bolt, Expert Advisor @ Innovation Factory