STARTUP BOOTCAMP

Designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs, this weekend in-person program offers a collaborative learning experience to help entrepreneurs kickstart business ideas or get the foundation they need for launching their business. From mastering the Lean Canvas to crafting a compelling Elevator Pitch and creating an impactful Pitch Deck, we cover it all!

With expert guidance and mentorship support throughout the weekend, attendees will leave equipped with a solid game plan for their startup.

Don't miss this opportunity to kickstart your entrepreneurial journey at Startup Bootcamp!

Friday, May 3: Kickoff Night
An evening of connections, creativity, and collaboration. Get to know your peers, enjoy dinner, and begin crafting your elevator pitch.
6:30 - 6:35 pm – Kickoff with Slides & General Programming
7:00 - 7:45 pm – Elevator Pitch Workshop
7:45 - 8:15 pm – Participant Elevator Pitches
8:15 - 8:30 pm – What’s Your Background
8:30 - 9:00 pm – Wrap Up, Expectations for the Weekend & Networking

Saturday, May 4: Building Solutions
9:00 - 9:30 am – Breakfast
9:30 - 10:00 am – Participants Arrive + Networking + Icebreaker
10:00 - 10:30 am – Kickoff & Elevator Pitches
10:30 - 12:00 pm – Lean Startup Lab with Breaks
12:00 - 2:00 pm – Working Lunch and Mentor Matching
12:30 - 12:45 pm – Setup Lunch
2:00 - 2:30 pm – Talking to Humans Workshop
2:30 - 3:00 pm – Form Submissions
3:00 - 5:00 pm – Mentorship Breakouts
5:00 - 5:15 pm – Conclude Mentorship & Thank Mentors
5:15 - 5:30 pm – Expectations for the Weekend
5:30 - 6:00 pm – Conclude + Networking

Sunday, May 5: Pitch Day – Finalize your pitch, get last-minute feedback, and get ready to shine!
9:00 - 9:30 am – Breakfast
9:30 - 10:00 am – Participants Arrive
10:00 - 10:30 am – Kickoff & Elevator Pitches
10:30 - 12:00 pm – Pitch Deck Lab
11:30 - 1:30 pm – Working Lunch and Mentor Matching
12:30 - 12:45 pm – Set Up Lunch
1:30 - 2:30 pm – 3-Minute Participant Pitch Practice Breakouts
2:30 - 3:00 pm – Form Submission
3:00 - 5:00 pm – Mentorship Breakouts
5:00 - 5:15 pm – Thank Mentors
5:30 - 5:45 pm – Wrap Up & Conclude
6:00 pm – Adjourn
6:00 - 6:30 pm – Clean Up & Wrap Up

Host or Publisher UTRGV Entrepreneurship & Commercialization Center