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Introduction
Steps for Planning
When planning a 3 Day Startup event, it is important to focus on approval, fundraising, marketing, and planning logistics. It is best to have one lead organizer, an assistant lead organizer, and a team to help plan the event. In addition, mentors are significant to the daily operation of the program as facilitators will seek guidance in moving the program forward. (Those who have start-up experience usually work best for this role).
Fundraising
Fundraising is arguably the most important of the listed points. An approximate estimate for a 3DS event is $20,000. However, the cost can be deferred with proper budgeting and planning. University Innovation Fellows (UIF) get special consideration from the 3DS foundation, which will apply a discount towards the event fee. Costs such as transportation and food also need to be covered. The University can be asked to allocate funds towards the event. The best way to obtain funds from the University is by meeting with the individual deans of each college, requesting a reasonable donation ($1,500 for example), and then asking each dean to match the previous contribution. Another effective method to obtain funds is to involve the University President and executive staff and explain the importance and significance behind the event. Establishing critical connections could potentially lead to a meeting with a Board of Govenors.
Marketing
Subsequently after the event is approved and funded, it needs to be marketed to ensure sufficient participation in the event. Stationing a display table advertising the event will target students and faculty throughout the University, especially when located in a centralized, high traffic location such as a student activity center. Offering candy or other small giveaways provide an incentive to visit the table and listen to the pitch.
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Revision as of 03:36, 22 January 2016
Contents
- 1 How to bring a3-Day Startup to your campus?
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 3 Day Startup was incorporated in 2010 as a non-profit student organization that strives to activate entrepreneurs through experiential education in higher education. To date, 8,640 students and 123 schools across 26 countries have participated in 3 Day Startup. As a result of 3 Day Startup, 90 companies were launched, 34 accelerator/incubator applications were accepted, and over $70 million was raised by alumi. 3 Day Startup has ran 132 programs total.
- 1.3 Steps for Planning
- 1.4 When planning a 3 Day Startup event, it is important to focus on approval, fundraising, marketing, and planning logistics. It is best to have one lead organizer, an assistant lead organizer, and a team to help plan the event. In addition, mentors are significant to the daily operation of the program as facilitators will seek guidance in moving the program forward. (Those who have start-up experience usually work best for this role).
- 1.5 Fundraising
- 1.6 Fundraising is arguably the most important of the listed points. An approximate estimate for a 3DS event is $20,000. However, the cost can be deferred with proper budgeting and planning. University Innovation Fellows (UIF) get special consideration from the 3DS foundation, which will apply a discount towards the event fee. Costs such as transportation and food also need to be covered. The University can be asked to allocate funds towards the event. The best way to obtain funds from the University is by meeting with the individual deans of each college, requesting a reasonable donation ($1,500 for example), and then asking each dean to match the previous contribution. Another effective method to obtain funds is to involve the University President and executive staff and explain the importance and significance behind the event. Establishing critical connections could potentially lead to a meeting with a Board of Govenors.
- 1.7 Marketing
- 1.8 Subsequently after the event is approved and funded, it needs to be marketed to ensure sufficient participation in the event. Stationing a display table advertising the event will target students and faculty throughout the University, especially when located in a centralized, high traffic location such as a student activity center. Offering candy or other small giveaways provide an incentive to visit the table and listen to the pitch.
- 1.9 Logistics
- 1.10 Finally, the event requires logistical planning, such as a transportation provider, transportation timetable, facility usage, food delivery, and materials that may be needed for the event.
- 1.11
