ASU Venture Catalyst Launches Rapid Startup School
The entrepreneurial spirit thrives at ASU, but sometimes students find it rather frustrating when they lack the tools and resources to let their creativity and innovation shine. ASU Venture Catalyst aims to fix just that. The Catalyst is the all-in-one resource center for graduate students, alumni, and faculty at ASU who seek assistance in the planning and implementation of their venture. ASU is rapidly evolving into a gathering area for young entrepreneurs, and the Catalyst is leveraging this opportunity and providing inventors and innovators with the ultimate opportunity to get their venture off the ground.
Starting February 21st, ASU Venture Catalyst will be offering a part-time 8 week program for postdoctoral researchers, graduate students, alumni, and junior faculty who are interested in the creation of a new venture.
This program, Rapid Startup School, is “The pracademic school for understanding entrepreneurship that’s not really a school.”
The program is taught by faculty from partner organizations and works like a hybrid class, where online modules are used to complement the program modules and accelerate the learning process. The program is designed so that participants can continue to learn and work on their projects and ideas outside of class.
During the 7 to 8 weeks that this program will be taking place, there will be a 2-3 hour session once or twice a week. The program starts with an introductory session, followed by 12 modules, and a one-on-one meeting that will be held at the conclusion of the program.
During the program, participants will learn the essentials of entrepreneurship and new business creation. They receive extensive training in:
- Innovation
- Commercialization
- Business finance
- Intellectual property, patents, trademarks, and copywriting laws
- Market feasibility
- Market research
- …and more
Rapid Startup School is an excellent way for potential entrepreneurs to get their foot in the door and learn more about how to create a successful business. ASU Venture Catalyst has helped many students, faculty, and alumni to network and better understand and develop their business ideas. Participating in this program will allow participants to improve the probability of their and their businesses success.
More information on the dates and topics as well as RSVP info can be found here: http://www.asuventurecatalyst.org/p/class/VC-Rapid_Startup_Scho-1912Mar
Written by Tynnisha Hamilton, ASU LightWorks
