Session 12: SUMMARY

Here you will find information and links on final assignments.  First, here is the PPT from today:  SESSION 12 PPT (Assigned presentation dates are in here and emailed)

1. April 9, 16, 30 Presentations

• Remember – this is a PRESENTATION. Don’t forget to engage audience. READ THE SCORING SHEET HERE.
• Presentations will be 5 minutes plus up to 5 minutes Q&A
• Presentations should be in PPT. Handouts are your decision.
• Professional attire.
• Presentations should include the following sections:
  • The idea – What is your idea. Brand it. Refer to it by name. Make it real, make it clear.
  • The market served - Who is it for? How are they served by this product/service? (Draw on Industry/Market Sections).
  • How it is different/better (competitive advantage) (Have you surveyed people? How much do you know about your market. This really shows your work.)
  • Implementation and harvest snapshot – Highlights of financials ( Start up funding requirement and first year revenue), team / advisors, marketing highlight, key milestones, and exit plan (if any).
  • More time? Other/special sauce -If, in practice, you are under 5 minutes – add additional special elements.

2. April 30 Part 2 of 2: Mentor report due

See extra credit link at right column.

• Part 1 – mentor interview, due today (4/9).  Include your top takeaways and other bonus items as addenda (e.g., detailed Q and A, bio, etc.). Feel free to be creative, but no fluff.
• Part 2 – write up the project you did with your mentor, as well as  interactions with the mentor.  Follow format in sample. Again, feel free to be creative.

3. May 12 feasibility plan due

Compile ALL sections. Polish, format. Bring to Funger 315 during day and sign by your name at turn-in.

• Final plan due on or before May 12 (last day of finals).
• Your final executive summary (redrafted) will be in this document.  Your draft exec summary should have been turned in today (4/9).

Want final input on your feas plan? KKF must have via email by April 20

4. Grad student book club

PPT book report. Email to KKF by or on April 16.  It will be posted on the blog after completion.

SAMPLE BOOK REPORT PPT

5. Extra Credit

See extra credit link at right column. To do extra credit to make up for a missed class, see column. Post your extra credit there and email link to KKF with subj: “Extra Credit.” Extra credit accepted through April 30, midnight.

REMINDER:

Please be sure to email your mentor the following information

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Dear _________,

All mentors are invited to the Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Salon Series coffee from Thursday, April 30 from 9 to 12. Here is the agenda.  Please RSVP to Kathy at Frey@gwu.edu if you haven’t already. There are other opportunities to attend class on the 16th, and the 23rd as well if the 30th doesn’t work.

9:00 Coffee

9:30 Speaker

10:30 Student presentations

11:30 Networking

12:00 Conclusion

If you come on April 16 or April 23, class is from 11.10 to 1 in Duques 255. Students will also be making presentations on these dates.

Duques: Enter Duques on 22nd between G and H (closer to the corner of G and 22). The stairs to 2nd floor (255) are directly in front of you upon entering the building.  The elevator bank is to your left.

Park: Park in the garage between H and I on 22nd.

Time and date: April 30 Salon Series Coffee is from 9 am to 12. The exact room will be confirmed  prior. April 16 and 23 classes are in room 255 from 11.10 to 1.

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