MINI MBA IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP
TiE Institute, the dedicated program of TiE Silicon Valley to educate the next generation of Entrepreneurs, brings you a Mini MBA in Entrepreneurship, a 3 months instructor-led and self-paced virtual certification program, led by Silicon-Valley based instructors who are serial entrepreneurs and adjunct professors at UC Berkeley and Northeastern University .
STARTING ON SEPT 23
3 months I 6 sessions I Instructor-led + Self-paced I Interactive Zoom Sessions I Led by Silicon Valley Entrepreneurs and Professors at UC Berkeley and Northeastern University
THE PROGRAM
The program is geared towards early-stage entrepreneurs, who are looking for instructional, practical real-world learning as well as interactive sessions with fellow members. This program will prepare you to start right on your journey and prepare you to create your pitch to raise funding.
BENEFITS
Led by Entrepreneurs
Learn from experienced entrepreneurs so that you can avoid some of the mistakes on your entrepreneur journey. This is why we call this For Entrepreneurs By Entrepreneurs!
Seek Solutions
Bring your business problems and get answers from the TiE faculty
Experienced Faculty
Learn from adjunct faculty members who have coached hundreds of students many of whom have gone on to start successful companies.
Propel Entrepreneurial Growth
Learn about tools, techniques, methodology, and guidance needed to propel entrepreneurial growth.
Network
Network with fellow entrepreneurs and members of the TiE ecosystem.
Certificate of Completion
Receive a certificate of completion from TiE Silicon Valley
Get an e-copy of 6 books on entrepreneurship authored by Naeem Zafar.
BONUS CONTENT FOR REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS
VIRTUAL PROGRAM
Program Details
CURRICULUM
Sept 23rd
Conducting Market Research
Develop a comprehensive understanding to test product viability using sophisticated business models to inexpensive ways
Nov 4th
Go-to-Market Plans, Get Marketing Engine Started
Formulate marketing plans to create an engine for lead generation that will help you scale
Oct 7th
Team – Dividing Equity, Hiring, Conflict Management, and Culture
Learn steps needed to nurture the most valuable asset of any startup – “the people”
Nov 18th
Building a Financial Model
Understand unit economics, estimate your financing need and build
Oct 21st
Go-to-Market – Starting The Sales Engine
Lay the groundwork to get the crucial momentum of at the initial sales
Dec 2nd
How to be Investor-ready
Pointers to fine-tune presentation to grab investor’s attention
PROGRAM COST
Prices for a “Startup Founding Team” up to 3 members
TiE Silicon Valley Member: $79
Select the above option if you are a member of the TiE Silicon Valley chapter, to know more about the benefits of TiE SV membership click here.
TiE Member: $149
Select the above option if you are a member of any of the 61+ global chapters, to know more about the TiE chapters near you click here.
TiE Non-Member: $249
Select the above option if you are not affiliated with TiE. You can become a TiE SV member at $150 and get access to year-round engagement with the TiE SV chapter. To become a TiE SV member, click here.
MEET THE INSTRUCTORS
NAEEM ZAFAR
Naeem is a seasoned executive who has led several high-tech businesses as the CEO and guided dozens as a Board member or an advisor. Naeem has taught entrepreneurship and innovation at several leading universities including UC Berkeley, Brown University, SCET, Fung Institute of Engineering Leadership, and Northeastern University. Naeem’s specialties include raising capital for startups, corporate strategy, product positioning, marketing, business development as well as M&A.
R. PAUL SINGH
Paul is a successful entrepreneur and a founder of multiple startups and now is an advisor to many software startups. Having worked as the head of marketing for many B2B startups in their $0-$50M journey, he brings in a unique experience to scale marketing and sales while keeping acquisition costs low. He also teaches “Sales and Marketing for Entrepreneurs” courses at Northeastern University and the University of California, Berkeley.
TESTIMONIALS
“ TiE mini MBA program is a good refresher for Founders who lack time to go through other accelerator programs”
“I was lucky to have been part of this Mini MBA. Great content delivered by professional lecturers equipped with passion and patience to offer advice and answer all questions.”
“This is one of the best programs I have attended. This 10 hours of teaching is equivalent to multiple years of experience.”
QUESTIONS?
Contact us
For any questions regarding the program, please email [email protected].