TTB
5 classes
over 4 weeks
with interactive exercises
delivered live and online
by seasoned founders & investors
supported by a community platform
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The BSF Skills
I. Commercial Readiness
How do I evaluate the commercial potential and readiness of a research project
II. Market - Product fit
Science to product journey
Value vs. functional proposition
Understanding your target customer and market opportunity
III. Storytelling
How do I build an investable proposition and galvanise all key stakeholders
IV. Setting up
What do I need to do operationally to spin out and get set up
What mistakes can I avoid as a first time founder
V. Building a core team
What hat do I enjoy wearing
How do I set up a healthy co-founder relationship
How do I hire, build and manage a core team
VI. Investor Mindset
Who are the right investors for me and when should I bring them onboard
How do I talk to investors
How do I negotiate terms
The outcome for you
Skills
You are going to have clarity on all the different activities that are needed to start a business and prepare for raising funds.
Support
You are going to connect with peers and experts with whom to continue the journey and have access to tools to put the skills into practice.
Plan
You are going to have more clarity on where you may best fit within a company and what may be the missing pieces to get started.
