Venture Academy

The Venture Academy aims to help SMEs that have been selected to present at the Forum. Experienced coaches from the relevant industry areas will work very pragmatically with the presenters to prepare them for their participation on the next day at the Forum.

The Venture Academy is highly beneficial for entrepreneurs looking to access international markets as they will be provided with concrete information, tools and resources in order to successfully partner and grow their business. 

Focus will be on how to meet strategic partners and potential investors’ expectations. Participants will receive guidance on how their presentations and propositions compare with those of other participants, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses which need to be addressed and improved.

Experienced coaches from different backgrounds will be selected to enhance the value of the feedback as a whole:

• Independent Coaches: consultants able to personally provide advisory services.
  • Former Venture Capital managers.
  • Entrepreneurs.
  • Former business advisors .

• Advisory Coaches from established advisory practices.
  • Consultants from larger or specialised consulting/ accounting firms.
  • Head-hunters or interim managers.
  • M&A advisors or investment bankers.

 

 The Venture Academy took place on Wednesday 15 June 2011

 

Wednesday 15 June 2011

13:45

VENTURE ACADEMY Registration

14:15

Welcome and Introduction to the Venture Academy

14:30

SME Elevator Pitches

15:00

Coaching Session I Companies make presentation followed by evaluation: fellow SMEs and coaches give feedback & SME takes notes

Coaching Session II Companies make presentation followed by evaluation: fellow SMEs and coaches give feedback & SME takes notes

17:00

Coffee Break

17:15

General Wrap Up & Evaluation