The Global Entrepreneur-in-Residence Program by TIQC and Venture HUB

Why we launch this Program?
Failure is most common thing for startups – about 90% of startups fail. Statistics show that, about 10% of startups fail within the first year. According to CBInsights, top 2 reasons why startups fail are misreading market demand (42% of cases), and running out of funding (29% of cases).

How we can help
The program trains entrepreneurs to acquire paying customers and crowdfund with a personalized approach using Executable Strategies and Generative AI Toolset.

1. Fieldwork activities are required so they can practice and replicate the process in their actual business and get real outcomes. Specifically,
   Craft their personalized Storytelling about Why they want to build the business and product. Know how to apply Generative AI tools to get detailed guidance and create Story contents.
2. Pitch their products to investors for Funding, or to customers to get Pre-orders, aka Presales. Know how to apply Generative AI tools to get detailed guidance on Sales and create Pitch deck. Know how to apply Generative AI tool to master public speaking skills.
3. Personalize their Personal Marketing strategies and setup Sales funnel to generate sales from new customers and return customers. Know how to apply Generative AI tools to create marketing materials to save time and cost.
4. Crowdfund for their business by Reward-based tactic or Presales tactic. Know how to apply low-cost Marketing tactics and leverage available Crowdfunding platform to fundraise from outside circles. Know how to build a Community of backers and turn them into ambassadors and loyal customers.
5. Start reaching to Angel Investors/ VCs to build network and trusted relationships for next fundraising rounds down the road.

What to expect upon graduation?
Entrepreneurs are required to achieve at least one out of the Quantified Outcomes below:

1. Launch an MVP, a new business or new product line.
2. Gain Traction of minimum 20 end-users; and generate Sales from at least 2 paying customers.
3. Raise a minimum Funding of $5,000.
4. Be able to personalize their approach to acquire customers and crowdfund, using Executable Strategies and Generative AI Toolset, and know how to replicate the process in the next phase of Commercialization.

Your Execution is the Key to Success
Our aim is not just about how much $$ you could raise or how much sales in $$ you could make. Our goal is to help you personalize your approach to acquire customers and raise fund using Executable Strategies and Generative AI Toolset, so you could replicate the process in the next phase of Commercialization. Personalized approach will help you not to fail, and be able to sustain in a long run.

Date / Time: 

• Session 1: July 19, 10 am to 11:30 am
• Session 2: July 26, 10 am to 11:30 am
• Session 3: Auguest 2, am to 11:30 am
• Session 4: August 9, 10 am to 11:30 am
• Session 5: August 16, 10 am to 11:30 am
• Session 6: August 23, 10 am to 11:30 am