The other level is a team of volunteer mentors who act as Entrepreneurs in Residence
(EIRs) who host ‘office hours’ in the Center to provide you with guidance in an unstructured
fashion.
We have EIR office hours by the most frequently asked questions including:
Innovative Ideas and Market Validation
- Is my business idea viable?
- Who is my target market?
- How do I validate my business idea?
- What problem does my product or service solve?
- Who are my competitors, and how can I differentiate my offering?
Product Design and Development
- What are the best practices for designing my product?
- Should I build a minimum viable product (MVP) first?
- How do I create a product roadmap?
- What development methodology (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) should I use?
- How do I find and work with product designers and developers?
Funding and Financial Management
- How much capital do I need to start my business?
- Where can I find investors or funding sources?
- How do I create a financial forecast?
- What are the best practices for managing cash flow?
- How do I price my products or services?
Marketing and Branding
- How do I create an effective marketing plan?
- What are the best channels to reach my target audience?
- How do I build a brand?
Growth and Scaling
- How do I acquire and retain customers?
- What sales strategies should I use to grow my business?
- How do I scale my business effectively?
- What strategies can I use to drive sustainable growth?
- How do I measure and analyze my business performance?
If you wish to request a mentor, please fill out this form:
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Entrepreneurs in Residence (EIRs) - Onsite Mentors
Scott Gale - real estate, construction, development, startups
Scott Gale | LinkedIn
https://ventusgroup.com
Mondays
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
James Bennett - event planning, graphic design, corporate events, programming
James Bennett | LinkedIn
Mondays
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Joseph Choi - funding, finance, lending
Joseph Choi | LinkedIn
Mondays
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tyler Makin - strategic legal guidance
Tyler Makin | LinkedIn
Tuesdays
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Jerry Heikens - non-profit sector, VC, and private equity
Jerry Heikens | LinkedIn
Tuesdays
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Darryl Schoen - coaching, entrepreneurship, pitch deck creation, manufacturing, financing
Darryl Schoen | LinkedIn
https://mfslease.com
Tuesdays
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Duc Huy Tran - business & monetization model, investor presentation, go-to-marketing
and marketing, B2B, B2C, & B2B2C
Duc Huy Tran | LinkedIn
https://dirox.com
Wednesdays
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Ray Chan - entrepreneurship, video production, portal platforms, TCA
Ray Chan | LinkedIn
https://k5ventures.com
Wednesdays
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Anshuman Sinha - fundraising, talent hiring, digital marketing, startup pitches, valuation
Anshuman Sinha | LinkedIn
https://startuptalent.pro
Wednesdays
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Kevin Meredith - innovation, entrepreneurship, corporate venturing, developing capability/capacity/community
Kevin Meredith | LinkedIn
https://4thsi.com
Thursdays
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Kristie Bell - strategic alliance executive, sales coach, financial advising
Kristie Bell | LinkedIn
Thursdays
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Joe Kurian - fintech, banking, lending strategy, machine learning, AI, product development
Joe Kurian | LinkedIn
Thursdays
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Cynthia Kirkby - niche finding, strategic partnerships, branding and identity
Cynthia Kirkeby | LinkedIn
Fridays
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Dhia Rabiai - ecommerce, digital production, B2C
Dhia Rabiai | LinkedIn
Fridays
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
