{"id":36980,"date":"2026-07-23T17:14:35","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T22:14:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wbdc.org\/?post_type=tribe_events&p=36980"},"modified":"2026-08-25T14:06:57","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T19:06:57","slug":"emerging-pre-venture-bootcamp-road-to-success-registration-deadline","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/www.wbdc.org\/en\/event\/emerging-pre-venture-bootcamp-road-to-success-registration-deadline\/","title":{"rendered":"Emerging & Pre-Venture Bootcamp | Road to Success | Registration Deadline"},"content":{"rendered":"

FOR IL RESIDENTS ONLY.<\/p>\n

Road to Success\u00a0Bootcamp\u00a0is a 4-week bootcamp that covers introductory concepts necessary for emerging and pre-venture entrepreneurs. This bootcamp will include three business education workshops and one combined legal clinic and working session.\u00a0Participants must complete all four sessions, attend one advising session, and complete a follow-up survey in order to be considered a graduate.\u00a0Graduates are then invited to attend the Road to Success cohort.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cohort Curriculum<\/h3>\n

Week One: The Proper Mindset, Approach, & Preparation<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

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  1. Readiness Assessment<\/li>\n
  2. Five Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs<\/li>\n
  3. Five Steps to Starting a Business<\/li>\n
  4. Business Model Canvas<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Week Two: Developing the Business Plan and Business Model Canvas<\/b><\/p>\n

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    1. Craft Your Business Pitch<\/li>\n
    2. Marketing Strategy<\/li>\n
    3. Marketing Process<\/li>\n
    4. SWOT Analysis<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Week Three: Capital Readiness\u00a0for Start-Ups\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

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      1. Capital Readiness 101<\/li>\n
      2. Capital Options<\/li>\n
      3. Kiva<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Week Four: Legal Consult & Working Session\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

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        1. Legal Consult with Noeli Serna<\/li>\n
        2. Working session<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Cohort Details<\/h3>\n

          When:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Every Tuesday | 9:00 am-11:00 am, CST<\/p>\n

          September 8-29, 2026<\/p>\n

          Where:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Via Zoom meetings<\/p>\n

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          Funded (in part) through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.\u00a0 All opinions, conclusions, and\/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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