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SUMMARY:ERC | Founders + Friends: Meet the Mentors
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Founders + Friends: Meet the Mentors\n\nAn evening designed to connect founders\, entrepreneurs\, innovators\, and mentors from across the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. \nDate: Tuesday\, August 25 \nTime: 5:00–6:30 p.m. \nLocation: Entrepreneur Resource Center (ERC) (2200 Kraft Drive\, Suite 1325\, Blacksburg\, VA) \nA Community Built on Relationships\, Not Rigid Rules\nThis special edition of Founders + Friends is your opportunity to plug into the Entrepreneur Resource Center (ERC) network. Come discover how the ERC can support your entrepreneurial journey and meet the experienced mentors and subject matter experts who make it happen. \nWe believe great mentorship isn’t a rigid checklist—it’s a genuine partnership. That is why our mentorship community is entirely relationship-driven and flexible\, built to easily align with your schedule and your startup’s unique needs. \nConnect with mentors who are ready to serve as:\n\nTrustworthy Sounding Boards: Peer-to-peer advisors to help you talk through your toughest strategic roadblocks.\nConsistent Accountability Partners: Supportive guides dedicated to keeping your momentum strong and keeping you on track.\n\nWho Should Attend?\nWhether you’re just exploring an early-stage business idea or actively scaling your startup\, this is your chance to expand your network\, ask burning questions\, and connect with the exact people and resources that can move your venture forward. \nEnjoy drinks\, light refreshments\, and meaningful conversations with fellow entrepreneurs and members of the local innovation community. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.vtcrc.com/event/erc-founders-friends-meet-the-mentors/
LOCATION:Entrepreneur Resource Center @VTCRC\, 2200 Kraft Dr. Suite 1325\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,entrepreneur resource center,Entrepreneurship,Events,Networking
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SUMMARY:RAMP Pitch & Polish
DESCRIPTION:Pitch & Polish clinics provide a valuable opportunity for entrepreneurs to pitch their business ideas to a team of regional mentors who want to help them polish their presentation\, provide feedback on their business model\, and connect them with the resources they need to grow. \nThese are private events with one company at a time pitching their business idea to a regional group of mentors with expertise ranging anywhere from banking\, legal services\, entrepreneurship\, and more. Each participant receives a 25 minute time slot – the first 10-15 minutes to pitch and the remaining time for questions and feedback. \nParticipants will have the opportunity to: \n\nHave a private pitch session with regional\, industry-expert mentors\nReceive feedback on business idea\nPolish presentation\nConnect to resources in the region\n\nSpots will fill up\, so register ASAP! \n  \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.vtcrc.com/event/ramp-pitch-polish/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Events,Partner Events
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