ARE YOU READY TO LAUNCH YOUR BIG IDEA?
The PioneerBaltimore program is an initiative of the ETC (Emerging Technology Centers), Baltimore’s award-winning incubator.
This program is specifically designed to help you take your early-stage business idea to the next step. Whether that is developing a business plan or working on a prototype, the ETC wants to help early-stage entrepreneurs like you get access to the guidance, the resources, and the network you need to turn your business dream into a reality.
The PioneerBaltimore program is developed with the working professional in mind. The select group of startup founders will meet one evening each week with a program structure designed to be instructive and collaborative. This is a collaborative program that focuses on customer discovery, idea validation, and relationship building.
Use this program to focus on driving momentum for your business idea. By participating in this intensive nine-week program, you’ll be creating momentum and gaining valuable business insights and you’ll be better prepared to apply to the ETC's IncubateBaltimore program for guided mentorship to take your business to the next step.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
APPLY TO THIS PROGRAM IF:
You have an idea that is keeping you up at night
You're open to receiving feedback on your idea
Your solution will use technology (web, app, device) in some way
You want to meet and support other people at a similar stage in the process
DURING THE PIONEERBALTIMORE PROGRAM:
You will meet once a week on Wednesday from 6 pm-9 pm at ETC.
The program will be led by Brendan McAdams, ETC’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence and 2022 AccelerateBaltimore Program Director.
You will be paired with a mentor that will offer advice and guidance.
You will hear from a variety of community business leaders.
THIS PROGRAM WILL BENEFIT YOU BY:
Helping you develop a clear vision for your business idea
Connecting you to entrepreneurs, mentors, & resources in Baltimore
Providing new resources each week that can be useful tools and points of reference.
IMPORTANT DETAILS
Applications open July 2022 (Announcement Coming Soon!)
Deadline to apply - Sunday, August 28, 2022, at 11:59 pm
Program Launch - September 14, 2022
Celebration Night - November 18, 2022
You must submit an application to be considered
ETC will select up to 15 participants
There is a $299 program fee to participate
The program will be hosted in-person at ETC and take place on Wednesday evenings from 6-9 pm
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Program director, Brendan McAdams, will help you understand and grow in the following areas of your business by bringing guest speakers to the table each week:
Week 1. Program Launch/Orientation
Week 2. Idea Validation/Customer Discovery
Week 3. Developing Your Message
Week 4. Conducting Customer Discovery
Week 5. Initial Sales & Marketing Execution
Week 6. Determining Your Business Infrastructure
Week 7. Solution Design and Development
Week 8. Public Speaking and Pitch Development
Week 9. Celebration Night
MEET THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Brendan McAdams
Brendan is the founder of Kiinetics, a sales coaching/consulting agency that works with startups and founders looking to excel at sales execution and customer success. He is the author of Sales Craft : Proven Tips, Practices and Ideas to Advance Your Sales Success, which emphasizes the importance of simple sales fundamentals as the key to sales effectiveness. He is also the Program Director for ETC’s AccelerateBaltimore program, the longest-running startup accelerator program in Baltimore. Finally, he’s the host of the Let's Chat Sales podcast, focused specifically on discussing B2B sales from the unique perspective of the early-stage startup founder.
MENTORSHIP
We want pioneers to get the most out of the 10-week program. This means that there might be additional questions that need answers and are not covered during the weekly sessions. Sometimes it's nice to connect with someone who has been in your shoes. Each company selected to the Pioneer Program will be matched with a current or graduate ETC company founder or entrepreneur-in-residence to guide pioneers through their entrepreneurial journey.