Entrepreneur Skills

Startup Tools

Presentation Skills

• Make clear, effective presentations that are tailored to different target audiences.

Startup Strategy

• Introduction to both classic and dynamic strategy
• “Prepare to cross the gap” and learn from  Case Studies

Leadership Skills

• Build a winning team
• Delegate effectively and handle conflict effectively
• Motivate and develop individuals with divers profiles

Accounting & Finance

• The vital role cash flow projection and budgeting play in the survival and management of the company
• Balance sheet and income statements

Financing My Startup

• The Business plan development;
• Know the process
• Network & use contacts

Communication & Public Relations

• Develop an effective communication program
• Generate “buzz” and use low cost promotion tools

Creating My Business Plan

• Capture the importance of the executive summary
• Make sure key points are all addressed
• Be ready to defend your assumptions

Competitive Intelligence

• Systematically gather intelligence on your business environment.

Selling Skills

• Identify your client relationships and closing the deal

Marketing

• Set up a high tech marketing strategy

Negotiation Skills

• Learn hands-on tools for successful negotiation

Legal & Fiscal

• Choose from different company types
• The essentials and implications of contractual and fiscal matters relating to a new venture

Human Resources Skills

• Know how to attract, recruit and keep top talent
• How to build and manage the team

New Product Development

• Define a process knowing customer needs
• Make a clear project plan with dependencies and critical path

Personal Effectiveness

• Effective interactions
• Discover your strengths and weaknesses

Intellectual Property

• Recognize innovation opportunities
• Develop an intellectual property strategy

Management Tools

• Wrap-up session provides participants with practical tools for the future

Team Presentations

Each team has to write a short report analyzing the consulting mission assigned by their selected company, including proposed solutions and suggestions. Each team will also have to make an oral presentation and answer questions on their assignment.