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Published: 09 Aug 2022 476 views
Drawing from what we’ve learned in bringing our own manufactured product to market, the Because Accelerator is designed for an entrepreneur who is in the early to middle stages of product development. The program is uniquely focused on overcoming the challenges to developing affordable manufactured products which have proven market attractiveness and are ready to aim for production at scale. This training will be beneficial for both entrepreneurs who are launching their first product, or those who are looking to add something to an existing line. The ten sessions cover the following concepts:
Fully understanding the problem
Stages of product design and development
Launching a business
Creating a financial plan
Developing a marketing and sales plan
Setting and achieving growth goals
In 2007, our founder Kenton Lee traveled to Nairobi, Kenya after graduating college. He lived and worked at a small orphanage with some incredible kids. One day, he was walking down a dusty road with all the kids when he noticed a little girl in a white dress walking next to him. As he looked down at her feet, he was shocked to see how small her shoes were. They were so small that she had to cut open the front of her shoes to let her toes stick out. It took Kenton and a group of friends back in their hometown in Idaho more than six years to take this idea and turn it into a reality. But t... continue reading
| Application Deadline | 17 Aug 2022 |
| Type | Entrepreneurs |
| Sponsor | Because International |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Upon completion, entrepreneurs will have a written business plan, a polished pitch ready to share with potential investors, progress towards or completion of a next level goal and an opportunity to participate in an annual pitch competition.
Anyone with a socially innovative product is encouraged to apply
However, the best positioned to work with those who have ideas for physical products and have a prototype that has proven market attractiveness.
For more details, visit the website.