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TECH RANCH: INSPIRING GLOBAL AND LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS MISSION: WE PREPARE PIONEERS TO TAKE ON GLOBAL CHALLENGES
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$2 BILLION
THE HERO S JOURNEY
THE HERO S JOURNEY
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FIRST DOLLARS EARNED = PESOS M E X I C O
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Be prepared I don t know what I don t know
Tech Ranch Model Pioneer Spirit (Motivations) Transformative programs that tap into the individual entrepreneur s abilities and passions Support entrepreneur-engineer-scientist transitions Access to Expertise (Mechanics) Programs providing startup building capability Network of know-how to tap into (virtually) Mentor network Venture Builder leads Community Relations (Culture) Esprit de corps: isolation kills early stage startups more than anything else Support network drops the costs Entrepreneur s risk mitigation strategy Opportunity (Structure) Actively connect entrepreneurs to leads Recognize promising entrepreneur/startup combos and create relationships
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TECH RANCH AUSTIN: INSPIRING GLOBAL AND LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS IN AUSTIN OUR MISSION Develop successful entrepreneurs united in changing the world through a globally engaged community. ABOUT US Founded in 2008, Tech Ranch Austin is a venture accelerator for early-stage technology companies. It replicates entrepreneurial success by utilizing a community-based approach that aims to support entrepreneurs while developing the operational ecosystem needed to accelerate their business. Acting as a conduit, Tech Ranch Austin connects global entrepreneurs that are using technology and innovation to solve our most critical global challenges. OUR FOCUS ENTREPRENEUR DEVELOPMENT Skills + Culture + Ecosystem GLOBAL COMMUNITY Talent + Partners + Markets SOCIAL IMPACT People + Earth + Solutions OUR REACH Tech Ranch Austin enjoys a reputation for understanding the needs of foreign-born entrepreneurs. Startups from more than 23 different countries have landed at Tech Ranch, thus further positioning Austin as a global innovation landing pad. SECTOR INITATIVES Healthcare Analytics: Personalized Care Brazil Britain Canada Chile China Colombia Ecuador Finland Germany Indonesia Ireland Israel Japan Korea Mexico Netherlands Nicaragua Pakistan Singapore South Africa Spain Taiwan Uruguay Education Technology : Gamification Smarter Commerce: Cognitive Computing Water: Innovation
What I am is good enough if I would just be so openly - Carl Rogers
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If you want to go fast, Go alone. If you want to go far, Go together
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E VENTURE VALLEY OF DEAT
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That which doesn t kill you makes you stronger -Nietzsche
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Embarking on the building of your first business and taking on the journey of the entrepreneur is not for the faint of heart planning is important, but only action defines the entrepreneur. In this workshop, Kevin Koym will demonstrate how to take those first steps by illustrating some of the successes and scars he has had throughout his own journey. Both for the first time entrepreneur and the entrepreneur that is already engaged, this workshop promises to be engaging and valuable.
BY SUPPORTING OUR ENTREPRENEURS, WE BUILD COMMUNITY TO IMPACT THE WORLD OUR PROGRAMS OUR TEAM Venture Advisory (Exit) Custom (Partners) Kevin Koym Founder / Visionary Entrepreneur / Community Builder Sandeep Kumar Managing Partner / Business Dev Sector Initiatives / International Venture Growth Venture Builder Series B Series A Custom (Partners) 6-12 Months (Tech Ranch) Jaime Sutton Director of Marketing & Operations / Sponsorships / Fundraising Sevy Cushing Operations Manager Venture Forth Venture Start Entrepreneurial Community Campfire OUR BUSINESS MODEL PACKAGED FOR GLOBAL REPLICATION Seed/Angel Pre-Funded Concept Structured Partnership Venture Builder Venture Forth Venture Start Entrepreneur Services Co-Working Space Sponsors 8-10 Weeks (Tech Ranch) 1-Day Session (Tech Ranch) 2nd/ 4th Friday (Tech Ranch) $ GET INVOLVED Budding Entrepreneurs Always Welcome Successful Entrepreneurs Become Venture Builder Leaders Foundations & NGOs Sector Initiatives (Social Impact, Economic Development) Corporations Strategic Partnerships, Sector Initiative Partners VCs & Angel Investors Deal Flow, Funding Opportunities Government Agencies Program Funding (Job Growth) 5,000 500