Led by: Waffa Karkukly

Outsourcing is a rising trend for businesses of all sizes. Dr. Karkukly will explore outsourcing, its benefits and challenges, and how can startups can leverage the practi

Led by: Michelle McBane

You’re starting to raise funding from investors – you’ve heard that you may be required to provide due diligence materials. Find out what this means and how to properly execute due diligence.

Led by: Mina Mikhail

Entrepreneurs should know how to code. Whether you’re writing your own apps or hiring a developer, understanding code is key to building the prototype that gets you funded. Mina Mikhail, head of Instruction at Bitmaker, has a decade of experience building web apps. Learn the fundamentals of HTML and CSS, and build your very first web app.

Led by: Michael Carter

You probably need less money than you think. Bootstrapping is for existing entrepreneurs, wannabe small business owners and the experienced corporate person ready to take the entrepreneurial plunge. This session emphasizes proven, practical tips requiring little or no money, and where and how to get free assistance.

Led by: John Love

Understanding financial fundamentals is key to survival in today’s fiercely competitive economy. This session will help you bridge the gap between functional business knowledge and practical financial information. Learn the difference between bookkeeping and accounting, five bookkeeping habits that every entrepreneur should adopt, common mistakes, and more.

Led by: Mike Murchison

The strength and quality of a product’s community are key predictors of defensibility and success. Learn how to build a community from the ground up, and leverage it for growth and sales.

Led by: Rustin Smith

If you want to scale at pace, you need to be lean and agile – let’s talk about how you can get your back office (or lack there of) into shape to support your current size and your impending growth. The Three Little Pigs is a tired old story but the lessons are still true: don’t build a straw house

Led by: Jason Silver

How do you stand out from the crowd? How do you get people to listen? Sales is very much a study in human relations. Learn how to sell offline, over the phone and in front of your clients.

Led by: Maya Medeiros

Intellectual property (IP) is essential. Startups need to know how to protect core assets such as brands, patents, copyrights and confidential information. Learn best practices for practically identifying, developing and protecting key IP.

Led by: Liz Evans

Successful innovation in retail is driven by understanding the target consumer, and keeping an eye on their journey. Learn how retailers do it and how it can apply to startups.