VT KnowledgeWorks

Concept Camp -

… risk reduction for prospective entrepreneurs.

Who should attend –

…anyone considering the launch of a technology-based business.

• Inventors with exciting technological developments.
• University faculty members with revolutionary research results.
• Web developers with fresh business concepts.
• Career shifters thinking about starting a company.

When you should attend –

…very early in the planning process.

• When your business concepts are still forming.
• Before you write a business plan.
• Before you launch a web site.
• Before you incorporate.
• Before you spend any significant personal money.
• Before you invest a lot of time.

What you will study –

…key issues and concepts related to planning and launch of a new technology-based business.

• Considerations for the business founder

- Personal expectations
- Roles and responsibilities
- Managing pace, maintaining focus
• Capturing the strategic essence of the new business
• The power of the M-Words

- Motivation
- Market
- Magic
- Model
- Management
- Money
• Connecting with the business community

- The language of business
- Accounting de-mystified
- Financial modeling
- Preparing for investment
• The definition of success
• The importance of full commitment

Workshop schedule –

…two days of focused retreat at the Mountain Lake Resort.

• Check-in after dinner on Wednesday evening. Meet your fellow campers and prepare mentally for a busy day-and-a-half.
• Camp begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday.
• A full day of stimulating topics and activities ends at 9:00 p.m.
• Camp re-convenes with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. on Friday morning.
• Another action-packed morning completes the curriculum.
• Camp ends with lunch on Friday.
• Generous breaks allow time to enjoy the beautiful surroundings and still keep up with your existing responsibilities.

Bonus benefits –

…for all those who move ahead.

• If you complete the Early Look summary concept homework document, it will be reviewed, edited, and returned to you promptly.
• Your completed Early Look will be passed on to our Technology Partners (potential investors and strategic allies) immediately upon your entry into the VT KnowledgeWorks program.

Dates and availability –

… current schedule for Concept Camps.

• June 25-27, 2008
• September 17-19, 2008

Registration is limited to 8 participants per session, so enroll early to assure your accommodations.

What it costs –

…much less than a failed launch.

Includes:
Two breakfasts, two lunches, one dinner, two social hours.

Two nights in a picturesque cabin in the mountains.

For non-Members:
$300.00: Student attendee

$500.00: One attendee

$800.00: Two attendees from same company
or

For VT KnowledgeWorks Members:

Cost is included in the one-time enterprise preparation fee.