- This is an official event as part of the Australia Post Regional Pitchfest 2017 -

Do you have a great idea but don't know where to start? Do you have a business or idea that you want to take to the next level?

Australia Post and Melbourne Accelerator Program are excited to bring the Startup Intensive to Darwin. In this 2-hour workshop you will develop the capability and confidence to turn your startup into a scalable business.

Workshop Outline

The Startup Intensive provides tailored content to take you through the key stages in the startup journey:

• EXPLORE - As an entrepreneur, it's important to know the environment in which you're operating. Understand the business and startup ecosystem and learn how to tap into supporting services offered by organisations such as co-working spaces, accelerators, incubators and local government.
• SOLVE - Many successful entrepreneurs adopt a lean approach to problem solving. Learn about the lean startup methodology that will help you to rapidly develop and test prototypes and solutions to build momentum in your business.
• REFINE - Refine your business model using the Business Model Canvas, a helpful tool to ensure you cover key areas of business development. Begin working on your Canvas during the workshop and gain valuable feedback that will help you to progress to your Minimum Viable Product (MVP).
• START - Customer development is an essential part of understanding your product and audience. Identify your key customers and make a plan to get out of the building and start talking to people! Every bit of feedback helps! Define your customer development strategy and commit to learn as much as you can. No one should understand your customers better than you do.
• CONNECT - Get to know like-minded founders, build your network and open up opportunities for collaboration across sectors and industries.

Who should attend?

This intensive is ideal for aspiring and active entrepreneurs and startup founders of all backgrounds looking to build a solid foundation for their company. Whether you have the beginnings of an idea or you have already taken the first steps in your business journey, we have the tools and advice to accelerate your startup.

Date: Friday 14 July 2017

Cost: $15 per person (includes lunch & refreshments).

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