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Startup Bootcamp

Fine-tune your business plan and pitch to investors in a way that will accelerate your entrepreneurial journey

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Naeem Zafar
Managing Partner, Concordia Ventures

Naeem Zafar is a 7X Silicon Valley tech entrepreneur and a 5X CEO of startup companies, having raised over $100M in venture capital. He teaches entrepreneurship at UC Berkeley and Northeastern University and advises startups worldwide. Naeem founded TeleSense, acquired by UPL in 2022, and has invested in over 20 companies, including Luminar and Electriphi. With a degree in electrical engineering from Brown University, he began his career at Honeywell, founded XCAT, and played a key role at Quickturn Design Systems. He later led Veridicom and Bitzer Mobile, acquired by Oracle. Naeem has authored five books on entrepreneurship. Learn more at www.NaeemZafar.com.

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Startup Bootcamp

This bootcamp is designed to prepare you to raise money and talk with investors. The Startup Bootcamp instructors will help you fine-tune your business plan and pitch to investors in a way that will grab their attention. 

This unique format will allow you to learn from Silicon Valley experts about how to start right. You will work with mentors, seasoned entrepreneurs, and local investors in a small group setting and gain insights on taking your business to the next level.

How Does Startup Bootcamp Work?

The Startup Bootcamp is a hands-on program designed to prepare startups for investor success. It starts with a 90-minute workshop on creating compelling pitches, executive summaries, and financial models. Participants then engage in small-group mentoring sessions with Silicon Valley experts for personalized feedback. The day concludes with final pitches, where selected teams present to a panel of investors, gaining valuable feedback and building key connections. This focused format equips participants with actionable insights, a polished pitch, and the confidence to succeed in fundraising.

Application Benefits

Access to Expert Mentoring

Exclusive Resources

Real Time Pitch Experience

Hands-on Feedback

What’s in It for You?

  • All registered attendees will receive a set of 5 e-books as listed on Startup-advisor.com
  • Fine-tuning pitch that captivates investors’ attention by working with accomplished Silicon Valley mentors and entrepreneurs in a small group setting
  • Gain the opportunity to deliver an 8-minute pitch to a panel of investors and receive insightful, actionable feedback to elevate your strategy.

Who should attend?

Early-stage startups looking to refine their business strategies, craft investor-ready pitches, and connect with seasoned mentors and investors.

How do I apply?

While you're securing your TiEcon tickets

Do I need a pitch deck prepared beforehand?

Yes, a draft version will be helpful to fine-tune it with the mentors

Will I get feedback directly from investors?

Yes, during the pitch session

Can I attend if I’m not pitching?

Yes

Program Information

  • 8:00 AM – Registration
  • 9:00 AM – How to be Investor-Ready in Silicon Valley (Naeem Zafar)
  • 12:00 PM – Lunch Break
  • 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM – First Round of Mentoring (10 parallel sessions) – Semi-finalists chosen
  • 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM – Polish Your Presentation
  • 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM – Second Round of Mentoring – 5 finalists chosen
  • 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Final Pitches to VCs – Winners announced

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