The challenge
In Flanders there is a tremendous proliferation of creative ventures within technology
related sectors with aspirations to grow
. Many will manage to generate some revenues and perhaps become self-sustaining. A few will manage continuous growth locally, and even fewer will manage international expansion.
The growth phase of any business can be a frightening experience for any entrepreneur given a burst in the demands on capital, expertise, speed, different cultures, changing market requirements, expanded headcount, and increasing competitive pressures. Most will repeat the same errors many entrepreneurs before them have made, which cost time to market, and money – many of which are avoidable.
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The approach
This programme is designed to provide a source of support to help young ventures increase their chances of success by leveraging the knowledge of seasoned professionals in this field of growth.
It caters specifically to ventures which have potential to become regional or global champions.
A group of promising entrepreneurs and multidisciplinary coaches will come together between October 2011 and April 2012 to share their experience with the CEOs of companies that want to grow. The format is structured to enable direct contact both in person and through live Webinars to connect, share best practices, challenge ideas and to receive direct feedback from the experts and peers. This is not a cookie cutter formula format. This is not a typical classroom environment, but a hands-on, interactive design. You are the content, the format is the facilitator.
The goal is to help companies get the funding they require in an accelerated time line by:
- Avoiding the typical pitfalls.
- Getting exposure to people with the money.
- Developing presentation skills to create fine tuned pitches.
