Republic, a leading securities crowdfunding platform and investment ecosystem has announced that it’s “thrilled” to be teaming up with the Global Silicon Valley Team, which invests in the “stars of tomorrow,” in order to facilitate the Entrepreneurs of Color Affinity Group on Tuesdays at 9 AM PT with their “incredible” Venture Partners MacConwell and @lolitataub, who is interested in investing in community-driven companies and supporting the “underestimated Founder/investor.”
Republic is thrilled to be partnering with @GSVteam to facilitate the Entrepreneurs of Color Affinity Group on Tuesdays at 9AM PT with our incredible Venture Partners @MacConwell and @lolitataub! The bootcamp is virtual and FREE💸👉 https://t.co/LLPFRhh0Db https://t.co/LBmzagdxDb
— Republic (@joinrepublic) January 25, 2021
According to the Global Silicon Valley team:
“The world is facing extraordinary challenges with an uncertain future for society. In other words, it’s the perfect time to start a new company.”
They encourage people to “join the bold drivers, doers, and action agents who will be part of GSVBootcamp.”
The Dare To Dream. Dare To Be Great is a 7-week “sprint to build confidence, capabilities, connections and courage.” The online program is scheduled to run from January 25 through March 12, 2021.
Some of the featured bootcamp speakers include:
John Chambers, Former CEO, Chairman & Executive Chairman, Cisco Systems
Shellye Archambeau, Executive/Board Member
Ronnie Lott, NFL Hall of Famer, Entrepeneur, Philanthropist
Rachel Jarosh, President & CEP, Enactus
Harry Stebbings, Stride VC, Twenty Minute VC
Desh Deshpande, VC/Entrepreneur
Ryan Nece, Next Play Capital
Michael Moe, Founder, GSV
Jaime Schmidt, Founder, Schmidts Naturals
Arun Kumar, CEO & Chairman, KPMG India
Jeff Hoffman, Chairman, Global Entrepreneurship Network
During the event, there will be Weekly General Sessions (1.5h) Plus Local Market, Industry & Affinity Breakouts (1h). Additionally, the event will feature Real-World Case Studies “showing how to not just survive but thrive as a startup.”
Then there’s the Grand Finale: Demo Day! This is when program participants will pitch their startup to investors.
Here’s a breakdown of the weekly schedule:
Week 1
The Magic of Thinking Big
Mindset of the Entrepreneur
Week 2
Are the Dogs Eating the Dog Food?
Launching Your MVP
Week 3
Skinning the Cat
Business Models & Growth Strategies
Week 4
People Power
Team & Culture
Week 5
Show Me the Money
Finance & Stakeholders
Week 6
Turning Your Silver Tongue Into Gold
Pitching Your Startup
Week 7
Demo Week!
Virtual Presentations by Bootcampers
