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*Milestones:
**Initiate discourse with Administration regarding I&E courses 12/13 (for 08/14)
== Tactic #3: Expanding Opportunities for Funding: Devil's Dome ==
Along with the diverse range of programs already offered at Arizona State, such as Edson, or the Innovation Challenge, we are looking to put together a slightly less formal way for students to raise the funding they need for what may be the next big idea.
*Description: A competitive platform which scales various disciplines and fields, in which students can easily showcase their creative innovations infront of a collection of local Venture Capitalists. After passing a preliminary, one-page application process where applicants lay out their idea, progress, and needs, they can be chosen as one of 30 teams to present at a "Devil's Dome" competition. During the competition, each team will get five to ten minutes to present their idea to a panel of potential business partners. In contrast to the traditional Shark Tank environment, the panel of potential funders will then have a week to review and respond to the teams who they think are the best investments. The notion here is that each team will earn the opportunity to present to competent and connected local business owners who can either help with funding, offer mentorship and/or connect the team to someone who may be interested in the venture.
*Team Leader: Eden Shuster
*Milestones:
**Assemble a team of leaders who are interested in putting the project together 2/10/15
**Put together a more extensive description and mission statement 2/25/15
**Reach out to university officials to help gain support and credibility 3/05/15
**Reach out to potential local Venture Capitalists (Confirm > 5) 3/25/15
**Create a Marketing plan and application process 4/15/15
**Open the competition for potential applicants 5/10/15
**Put together and organize a competition which will take place on 8/10/15-8/25/15
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