Nordic Venture Forum 2014

Venture Academy                                   



The Venture Academy took place on Wednesday 5 November and helped all SMEs that were selected to present at the Forum. Experienced coaches from the relevant industry areas worked very pragmatically with the presenters to prepare them for their participation on the next day at the Forum.


There was a focus on how to meet strategic partners and potential investors’ expectations. Participants received guidance on how their presentations and propositions compared with those of other participants, and highlight the strenghts and weaknesses which need to be addressed and improved.

 

Who participated at the Venture Academy?

  • Selected innovative growth companies with one or maximum two senior management representatives
  • External coaches with relevant expertise and experience, who reviewed the companies from a shareholder perspective
  • Facilitated by 2 to 3 moderators

The following type of coaches were present:

 

  • Independent Coaches: consultants able to personally provide advisory services
    • Ex venture capital managers
    • Ex entrepreneurs
    • Ex advisors 
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  • 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

** For selected Presenting Companies only 

The Venture Academy took place at: 

Symbion Science Park • Copenhagen

Fruebjergvej 3 • DK-2100 Copenhagen 

Programme


Wednesday 5 November 2014

10:30

Registration & Coffee

11:00

Welcome and Introduction

11:15

Elevator Pitches
Each company introduces itself with a 1 minute elevator pitch.

11:45

Coffee Break

12:00

Coaching Session I
Each company pitches for 8 minutes, followed by feedback from coaches (7-10 min.)

Coaching Session II
Each company pitches for 8 minutes, followed by feedback from coaches (7-10 min.)

13:30

Lunch

14:30

Coaching Session I (continued)
Each company pitches for 8 minutes, followed by feedback from coaches (7-10 min.)

Coaching Session II (continued)
Each company pitches for 8 minutes, followed by feedback from coaches (7-10 min.)

17:00

End of the Day Networking Coffee