Tech Journey Success for Early Stage Entrepreneurs

PREWORK IS REQUIRED FOR THIS COURSE - see below

Please note that the $10 is a deposit only . You will receive a refund after attending the session.

As an early stage entrepreneur, chances are you'll need to take on one or more IT-related projects to support your business. Just as you carefully plan your company’s value proposition, your IT initiatives require strategic planning to maximize their impact.

Technology today is more powerful than ever, yet most IT projects fail to deliver on their promise. Why? Many fall into common pitfalls that derail progress, waste resources, and delay results.

Here, we’ll explore key challenges that entrepreneurs face when implementing IT projects and provide practical strategies to help set your initiatives up for success. You'll walk away with actionable insights, tips, and tools to improve project planning, manage risks, and avoid costly missteps. In this in-person session, you will be able to get feeback and advice on the pre-work that you have prepared. Ian is here to help!

• Why IT and software development projects often fail—and how to avoid common pitfalls.
• How to define and communicate your project vision using a simple yet powerful Vision/Scope document template.
• How to identify project constraints, manage trade-offs, and prevent "scope creep" to keep your project on track.
• A straightforward approach to risk management that helps you prepare for the unexpected.

This session is designed for entrepreneurs with early-stage businesses who have an IT project on the horizon and need a clear, structured approach to planning and execution.

Mandatory Pre-Session Activities/ Pre-Work

To help you get the most value from this live session, all participants must complete required pre-session activities in advance. You will receive these materials upon registration, along with clear instructions on how to submit proof of completion.

Participants who do not complete the activities before the session will have their registration canceled and their deposit refunded.

The program coordinator will check-in 3-days prior to the event to check the status of completion.

Overview of Pre-Session Activities - will be sent via email after registration

• Business Model Canvas
• Viewing of a 1-hour Tech Journey for Success Webinar covering the key Vision/Scope document that will be refined during the live session
• First draft of a Vision/Scope document and risk matrix that was covered in the webinar

SPEAKER:

Ian Levitt, Expert Advisor @ Innovation Factory

Ian is an Expert Advisor at Innovation Factory and a technology professional with over 25 years of experience in creating, managing, and supporting IT and software solutions. He is an accomplished People Manager with a proven track record of building highly-effective teams that are motivated to execute and deliver with excellence. Ian has an immense passion for the magic of software and its ability to translate imaginative ideas into solutions that help people be more productive.