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= <span style="font-size:xx-large;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">How to bring a </span></span><span style="font-size:xx-large;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">3-Day</span></span><span style="font-size:xx-large;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;"> Startup to your campus?</span></span> = === <span style="font-size:large;"><kbd><span style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Introduction </span></kbd></span><br/> ===
<span style="font-size:medium;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">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 alumni. 3 Day Startup has ran 132 programs total. </span></span>
=== <span style="font-size:large;"><kbd><span style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Steps for Planning </span></kbd><br/span><br/span> ===
<span style="font-size:medium;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">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).<br/></span></span>
=== <span style="font-size:large;"><kbd><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">Fundraising</span></kbd><br/span><br/span> ===
<span style="font-size:medium;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">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 Governors. Lastly, contacting donors, alumni, and a local outreach department of some sort will assist in additional funds.<br/></span></span>
=== <span style="font-size:large;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">Marketing</span><br/span><br/span> ===
<span style="font-size:medium;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">Subsequently</span></span><span style="font-size: 12px;"></span><span style="font-size:medium;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">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. Delivering an effective pitch to the university dean, academic college representatives, classrooms, and/or student organizations is one of the most effective ways to reaching diverse audiences. <br/></span></span>
=== <span style="font-size:large;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">Logistics</span></span> ===