​Each quarter, Venture Mechanics offers a rotating series of Founder Workshops on specific topics that every startup team needs to master. These are typically 2.5-3 hour evening sessions given by the best of our mentors. While the workshops are intended to be taken sequentially they can be taken out of order.

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​Companies in the Venture Mechanics Catapult Accelerator are entitled to an unlimited free buffet of these workshops during their term. The workshops are also open to startups that aren't in the Catapult, at the regular tuition price.

​More About This Workshop:

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​"Pitch Clinic for Startup Fundraising"

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​Learn to build pitch decks that keep investors engaged. With investors, first impressions are important. When you show investors your pitch, whether by email or live, you need to be clear, concise and compelling. This pitch workshop at Venture Mechanics Incubator/Accelerator will provide you with the necessary tools to create a winning pitch deck.

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​Learn how to:

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• ​Think like an investor
• ​Prepare a pitch that is sharp, to the point and powerful
• ​Save time in developing the narrative and the deck
• ​Avoid ‘Powerpoint Poisoning’

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​Don't miss out on this chance to elevate your pitching skills! Discover how to craft a compelling story that captivates investors. Find out why having more than one deck is crucial and what elements to include in a teaser deck.

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​Join us for an evening workshop with Q&A, practice sessions, and dinner included. You don’t need a pitch deck ready to benefit - this workshop will kickstart your progress.

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​Bonus:

• ​Dana will provide feedback on each participant's deck after you've had time to create it.

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​About Dana Sather Robinson

Dana is an angel investor, pitch trainer and creator of the Pitch 4 Impact Framework. As a professional presentation skills trainer, she understands how to help clients communicate with impact, clarity and authenticity. Dana is an active member of E8 Angels, an innovative cleantech angel investing group. The Pitch4Impact program was created from two perspectives, as an investor and as a trainer of presentation skills. Dana emphasizes how to make the most of your own natural style to be memorable and authentic.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dana-sather-robinson/

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​Details:

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​The course begins promptly at 6:00pm, but feel free to arrive up to 30 minutes early to network with the instructors and other attendees. Attendees are welcome to bring their own dinners. Light snacks and beverages will be available. Free and convenient parking is always available at Venture Mechanics.

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​Due to the interactive nature of this particular workshop virtual attendance is not available.

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Each quarter, Venture Mechanics offers a rotating series of Founder Workshops on specific topics that every startup team needs to master. These are typically 3-hour evening sessions given by the best of our mentors. While the workshops are intended to be taken sequentially they can be taken out of order.
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​Companies in the Venture Mechanics incubator are entitled to an unlimited free buffet of these workshops during their term. The workshops are also open to startups that aren't in the incubator, at the regular tuition price. Dinner is included, and parking is always free.
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​"Customer Discovery"

​Join us for an interactive workshop designed to equip early-stage entrepreneurs with essential skills in customer discovery. Understanding your customers is so crucial for success that Venture Mechanics won't even accept a startup into the incubator unless a substantial amount of customer discovery has already been documented. This workshop will guide you through practical strategies and tools to identify, understand, and validate your target market effectively.

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‍Key Takeaways:

• ​Gain confidence in identifying and understanding your target market.
• ​Learn practical techniques for conducting meaningful customer interviews.
• ​Acquire tools to iterate and improve your product based on customer feedback.
• ​Network with fellow entrepreneurs and share insights.
  

​Who Should Attend:

• ​Early-stage founders looking to validate their business ideas.
• ​Entrepreneurs seeking to refine their product-market fit.

​Instructors:

​Angie Parker, Executive Director of The Alliance of Angels
Ron Wiener, CEO & Chief Mechanic at Venture Mechanics

​Details:

​​​Free and convenient parking is always available at Venture Mechanics. The course begins promptly at 6:00pm, but feel free to arrive up to 30 minutes early to network with the instructors and other attendees. IRL attendees are welcome to bring their own dinners. Light snacks and beverages will be available.

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