Mentoring

NYC EnergyTech companies will have access to industry experts for one-on-one sessions to review critical company documents:

• Financial Accounting:
  Get guidance from a CPA on your financial statements and fundraising strategy.
• SBIR:
  Meet with a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) expert to go over best practices and ensure you have a compelling application.

Conducting Market Research

September/October 2012

Let market research mavens and business librarians show you how to prove a market demand for your product using industry data, as well as other formal and informal methods.

Testing Assumptions, Success Stories

September/October 2012

Hear from successful entrepreneurs who beat the odds with great products and will share their lessons learned.

Protecting Intellectual Property

November 2012

Understand the essentials of patents, trademarks, and copyrights. Adjust your strategy according to the new law passed in 2011/2012.

Building A Management Team

January 2013

Get the basics to build and reward a motivated management team, one willing to work hard and endure sleepless nights.

Crafting Investor Presentations

February/March 2013

Learn venture-backed strategies, avoid common mistakes, and deliver your pitch presentation with the enthusiasm and clarity to impress the investment community.

Please note: Seminar topics may change depending on the makeup of the companies accepted into NYC EnergyTech. Specific seminar dates will be announced in the near future.