For the last 4 years, Santa Monica New Tech invited local and international web and mobile startups to pitch/demo at our events. We helped grow three big tech communities: Los Angeles, Paris and London. Over the years, we learned that to launch a startup is one thing and to make it successful is another.
And so we are announcing our second course on how to do tech startups right:
Silicon Beach Startup 101
Where technology meets the beach
A comprehensive course on how to build a successful startup from A to Z.
Where: Santa Monica
Dates: May 16-20, 2016
Time: 9AM-5PM
Course Costs:
5 Days – $659
Overview:
Over the course of 5 days, you will learn not only what an MVP, proof of concept, go-to-market strategy, and user experience design are, but also learn to pitch, meet with real investors and mentors and learn from already successful startups. You will be introduced to the Silicon Beach Community in action. It all starts with vision and continues with dedication.
What is included in 5 Day Course:
5 Days of learning sessions led by 12 Silicon Beach professionals: Instructors, Mentors and Investors
5 Breakfasts
5 Lunches
Our Stellar Instructors:
Marcus Filipovich, CEO, Business Strategy Advisor, Pasadena Angels
Jay Tsao, Finance and Strategy Executive, GM Technologies
Douglas van Duyne, VP Experience Design, Market Share
Scott Perry, Founder, LA Tech Digest
Murray Kalis, Head of Consumer Products Panel, Tech Coast Angels
Claude Walton, Consultant (Outsourced CMO and CPO), Adviser
Srinivas Pulakanam, Co-Founder, Principal, Neurlabs
Terence Lem, Sr. Operations Manager, HyperLoop
Vijay Bhatt, Co-Founder and CTO, eContek
Julia Cheng, Founding Principal, CyberLawStudio
Chris Bechtel, Principal, BlueDeer
Erik Fernandez, CEO, Clear Road Services
Course Agenda:
Monday, May 16
Module: Intros/Lean Framework/Strategy
9AM Breakfast, Introductions
10AM Intro to Silicon Beach and Startup World
11AM Strategy Group Exercise
12PM Lunch with a Startup
1PM Lean Startup Framework
2PM Tour of 1 Tech Hub
5-8PM Happy Hour (Optional)
Tuesday, May 17
Module: Marketing/UX/Technology
9AM Breakfast, Group Exercise
10AM Marketing/Social Media
11AM User Experience
12PM Lunch
1PM CTO and Technology Development
2PM TriNet Inspire Conference
5PM Happy Hour (Optional)
Wednesday, May 18
Module: Revenue/Finance/Community
9AM Breakfast
10AM Startup Financials
11AM Revenue Creation
12PM Lunch
1PM I/O Extended LA
2PM I/O Extended LA
5PM Happy Hour (Optional)
Thursday, May 19
Module: Pitch/Funding/Legal
9AM Breakfast
10AM The Art of the Pitch
11AM Legal Matters for Startups
12PM Lunch
1PM Getting Funding
2PM Tour of 1 Tech Hub
5PM Happy Hour (Optional)
Friday, May 20
Module: Video/Product Dev/Scaling
9AM Breakfast
10AM How to Scale your Business 
11AM Video Strategy
12PM Final Lunch
1PM Product Development
2PM Lessons Learned and Next Steps
3PM Happy Hour (Optional)
Purchase your tickets via Eventbrite. Tickets are non-transferable.
Cancellation Policy:
3 Weeks or more before October 5, 2015 – Full refund, except Eventbrite fees.
2 Weeks or more before October 5, 2015 – 50% refund, except Eventbrite fees.
1 Week or less before October 5, 2015 – Non-refundable.
Travel Arrangements:
If you need help with arranging airfare/accommodations, contact dick@
letstravel-sm.com or make your own arrangements via Airbnb.com or priceline.com.
Read feedback and see pictures from our first course in August 2015:
http://www.meetup.com/Santa-Monica-New-Tech/events/223583984/
http://smnewtech.com/silicon-beach-startup-101/
We hope you can join us!
Santa Monica New Tech 