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The founders of lean start-ups don't begin with a business plan; they begin with the search for a business model.
During this search, Founders translate company ideas into business model hypotheses, test assumptions about customers needs / problems / pain points.
Awards:
- Lasell Small Business Institute will support 2 to 3 selected "test grants ranging from $1,000 to $2,000 to Undergraduate students
- Faculty Advisor: Each selected entrepreneurial team will have a Lasell faculty Advisor during the search for a business model.
Application:
- Download and fill out the application
- Email it to BMcKinnon@lasell.edu or drop it off at Maple Terrace
As part of this program each recipient will also be provided with the following assistance and resources:
- Business Planning
- High Speed Internet Access
- Peer-to-peer Networking
- 3 months Mentoring & Coaching
Schedule:
| Application Submission | Thursday: November 17, 2016 - Due at midnight |
| Business Pitch | Monday: November 21, 2016 - Common Hours: Selected will present a 10 minute business pitch of their business idea and/or project to a selection committee |
| Winners announced | Tuesday: November 22, 2016 |
| 50% | Payment Sequence: 50% of the award will be granted on selection of the winner in November. Balance of the award will be paid after a review of expenses and receipts of the initial grant. |
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