The 6 week Bootcamp will take place on Wednesdays from 6-7pm PST between July 10, 2024 - August 14, 2024. An orientation take place on June 26th, with the remaining 6 weekly sessions to follow.
The Idea To Launch Bootcamp is designed for Los Angeles based founders in the earliest stages of their ventures. This six week virtual bootcamp - consisting of a mix of self-directed content + weekly, live discussions - will support startup teams that are looking to launch a functional product or service within the next three months. Founders will develop the foundational skills necessary to validate a business idea, discover/understand their customers, and work towards launching a functional product or service. All while growing their network in the LA startup ecosystem!
Is the Idea to Launch Bootcamp right for my business?
bootcamp DETAILS
Bootcamp sessions will be held weekly for (6) weeks on Wednesday evenings from 6-7pm PST, made up of hands-on instruction, discussion, and collaboration. The weekly sessions cover topics such as:
Finding problem/solution fit and honing the value proposition.
Understanding customer discovery and validation to build a product people really want.
The ability to communicate the above through pitching and storytelling.
bootcamp Benefits
Build alongside a diverse community of ambitious entrepreneurs.
Bootcamp structure is a mix of self-directed content you can review on your own time plus live, weekly group discussions for accountability.
Work towards launching a functional product or service.
Grow your network within the LA startup ecosystem.
$100K+ value in platform and tool perks + access to engaged slack community of alumni founders.
In-person community-building and networking engagements exclusive to Grid110 founders.
The chance to apply to our launchpad extension continuation program, for 6 additional weeks of tailored programming to support your journey and accelerate your growth.
No cost, no equity taken.
BOOTCAMP DATEs
Applications Open: May 7th, 2024
Virtual Info Session : May 14th @ 12PM PST - Review the session recording HERE
Office Hours: May 21st @ 12pm PST - Register HERE
Applications Close: May 27th by 9pm PST
Orientation: June 26th @ 6pm PST
Program: July 10th, 2024 - August 14th, 2024
Live discussion sessions will be held Wednesdays 6-7pm PST
WHO WE’RE Looking FOR
Location: must be based in Los Angeles, with an interest in growing and connecting with the LA ecosystem
Founder: the program is primarily self-directed, so you should be ready to take the initiative to learn, discuss and apply weekly learnings.
Business Entity: for-profit businesses only
Team: must have less than 5 employees (solo founders and multiple founders welcomed)
Stage: If pre-launch, you should be looking to launch within the next 3 months
FAQS
Yes. Companies must be based in LA, with an interest in growing and connecting with the LA ecosystem
Each week consists of about 2 hours of content to be reviewed at your own pace, with weekly live sessions led by the Grid110 team. Like anything, you get out what you put in. This bootcamp is specifically designed to allow you to focus on running the day-to-day operations of your business while layering in support where needed to help you meet key milestone
The program is free for all accepted companies. Companies must go through an application process to be eligible for this program. To add, Grid110 does not take equity in or provide funding to any company.
Grid110 does not focus on any particular business type or vertical. We welcome applications from any field, sector, or industry (except cannabis). Knowledge and skills taught and reviewed during the program are applicable and transferable to ideas form all sectors & industries. While most businesses are tech enabled, you do not necessarily need to be a “tech company” to be considered. Our companies range across various types of products/services: SaaS, mobile apps, e-commerce, CPG, food, social enterprises, fashion, B2B software, health/wellness, AI, sports, beauty.
Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to accommodate any edits to applications once submitted.
While all members are encouraged to engage with content, a maximum of two co-founders/ team members can attend the weekly live sessions.
Support with core fundamentals such as:
While the primary program sessions will be self-directed online content and virtual zoom sessions, we will plan for some in-person community building opportunities.
In addition to joining our highly engaged, diverse, and generous community of alumni founders and community partners, you will gain access to our platforms and tools perks package valued at $100K+, access to our engaged & supportive founder slack community, and access to our network of 3K+ industry mentors, experts, and investors.
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