Be Your Own Boss Bootcamp

If you have a business idea or a side hustle you'd like to turn into a thriving business, then the BYOB BootCamp is calling your name! Be Your Own Boss Bootcamp ARE YOU READY TO BECOME THE BOSS YOU ALWAYS DREAMED OF? What is the Be Your Own Boss Boot Camp? If you have a business idea or a side hustle you'd like to turn into a thriving business, then the Be Your Own Boss Boot Camp is calling your name! Join this dynamic 7-day bootcamp to gain invaluable skills you’ll need for success - from discovering your target audience to learning how to price your product. Join us on this transformative journey and become the boss you’ve always dreamt of! Participants will have the chance to refine their business concepts, network with fellow aspiring business owners, and share feedback. The goal of the bootcamp is to help aspiring business owners develop their ideas in a supportive environment. Who Should Participate? • UTRGV Students: If you're a student with dreams of launching your own business or are simply intrigued by the world of entrepreneurship • Any UTRGV student with a business idea or side hustle (all classifications and majors welcome!) What to Expect: • Networking: Connect with other students who share your interests and engage with emerging RGV entrepreneurs, cultivating relationships that can be pivotal in your entrepreneurial journey. • Peer to Peer Support: Participants of the Be Your Own Boss Boot Camp convene weekly for seven sessions. Throughout each session, they engage in hands-on modules aimed at refining their business concepts. Upon completing the program, participants will have crafted a pitch deck for their business ideas and developed a roadmap to launch their ventures. • UTRGV Swag Giveaway: Participate in our exclusive giveaways and score some awesome UTRGV swag! • Treats: Enjoy delicious snacks and beverages provided throughout the sessions. • Prize Money: The Be Your Own Boss Bootcamp will culminate in an exciting Demo Day, where participants will pitch their business ideas for a chance to win prize money: $1,000 for 1st place, $500 for 2nd place, and $250 for 3rd place. What Will You Learn? By following the "So what? Who cares? Why you?" toolkit, you'll uncover the business value of your innovation and learn to... • Develop your idea • Understand the problem you are trying to solve for customers • Find out where your idea fits • Determine who your potential customers are • Forge your path to market • Discover your competitive edge • Determine whether or not you can execute • Effectively pitch your business idea Registration Opens: Wednesday, July 1 at 8:00AM Information Sessions: • Friday, July 17 at 11:00 AM via Zoom. • Tuesday, August 18 at 2:00 PM via Zoom. Registration Deadline: Friday, September 11at 11:59 PM Kickoff Zoom Call for Participants: Tuesday, September 15 at 12:00 PM • Session #1: Friday, Septmber 25 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM • Session #2: Friday, October 2 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM • Session #3: Friday, October 9 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM • Session #4: Friday, October 16 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM • Session #5: Friday, October 23 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM • Session #6: Friday, October 30 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM • Demo Day: Friday, November 6 All sessions will take place at the UTRGV Center for Innovation & Commercialization in Weslaco. For more information and to ask any questions regarding the program, please email [email protected]. Follow Us: Instagram - @utrgvcic Facebook - @utrgvcic LinkedIn - @utrgvcic