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Klaus Startup Challenge

Atlanta, United States of America

75 Founders|56 Mentors|3 Partners|0 Investors

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Key Benefits

  1. Structured Program: Engage in targeted workshops, expert-led curriculum, OKRs, and strategic mentorship.  
  2. Mentorship from Proven Entrepreneurs and Industry Experts: Tap into a network of seasoned operators, founders, and domain specialists to gain feedback on your idea and pitch.
  3. Community of Entrepreneurs: Be part of a thriving community of like-minded entrepreneurs in the College of Computing, all working to solve significant problems. Share insights, collaborate on solutions, and draw inspiration from peers.
  4. Access to Resources: Gain access to resources and perks to help you grow and scale your business beyond the six-week challenge.


Schedule

  1. Week 0: Getting Ready to Build
  2. Week 1: Market Research | Understanding the Landscape
  3. Week 2: Customer Discovery | Defining the Problem
  4. Week 3: Early MVP | Prototyping Quickly
  5. Week 4: Business Model | Designing for Sustainability
  6. Week 5: Founder-Led Sales & Marketing | Building Early Traction
  7. Week 6: Pitch 101 | Crafting a Compelling Narrative
  8. Week 7: Mentorship & Feedback | Refining with Guidance
  9. Week 8: Work Week
  10. Week 9: Work Week
  11. Week 10: Semifinals Showcase
  12. Week 11: Finalists Announced
  13. Week 12: Klaus Startup Challenge Demo Day

Partners

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Fusen Team

Sandy Springs, United States of America

Expertise: Entrepreneur, Finance, Fundraising, Growth

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Tamar Wilkins

Atlanta, United States of America | Undergraduate, Georgia Institute of Technology

Expertise: Marketing

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Spencer Banko

Undergraduate, Georgia Institute of Technology

Expertise: Design, Entrepreneur, Finance, Growth, Product