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We accelerate

Veteran owned businesses.

PRIDE . PURPOSE . SUCCESS

We are currently accepting applications for our October 2023 cohort.

Deadline to apply is September 15th, 2023

ACCELERATORS

2

STARTUPS

11

TOTAL FUNDING

$15,000

COMMUNITIES

7

WE ARE THE VETREPRENEUR PROJECT!

The Vetrepreneur Project is a collaboration between the Venture Project of Oshkosh and Salute the Troops of Fond du lac, to help support local veterans with an entrepreneurial spirit, achieve their dream of financial independence.

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Our program offers local veteran entrepreneurs the opportunity to attend a 7 week small business accelerator program hosted by Venture Project, and powered by Salute the Troops, Inc. At the end of our 7 week educational program, veterans that complete the entire program will have an opportunity to "demo" their business in front of a panel of judges for a chance to earn $5,000 in seed funding from Salute the Troops

OUR PARTNERS

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TESTIMONIALS

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SUPPORT PACKAGES

Private First Class Sponsor package
Staff Sergeant Sponsor package
ergeant Sponsor package

Get in touch with us below and let's get these vets the support they need!

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THE COURSE...

WEEK 1

  • Overview of accelerator expectations
  • Introduction/lesson on lean business development
  • Problem/Solution Fit
  • Introduction to identifying your customer market

WEEK 2

  • Customer development process/Customer persona
  • Customer interview template
  • Discussion about first hypothesis statement
  •  Legal need assessment
  • Legal process update
  • Funds request update
  • 4F Validation Method
  • Product/Market Fit

WEEK 3

  • Understanding your target market
  • Determining competitive position
  • Tactics to reach your market, channels
  • Differentiation
  • Marketing Goals & Metrics

WEEK 4

  • Mission/Vision Statements
  • SWOT Analysis
  • Profitable & Scalable Business
  • Legal Process
  • Revenue Model Designed
  • Introduction to three year forecasting

WEEK 5

  • Insurance Needs
  • Startup Cost
  • Bottoms Up vs Top Down
  • Introduction to the selling process
  • EQ Assessment
  • Pitch Practice

WEEK 6

  • Raising Capital
  • Persuasive Presentations
  • Next Six Months

WEEK 7

  • Pitch Practice
  • Pitch Contest
  • Networking Event

PREVIOUS COHORTS

Vetrepreneur Project, Cohort One 10/3 - 11/17, 2022

Location: The Venture Project
          210 N Main St
          Oshkosh, WI 54901

Time/Dates: 6:00PM
            Every Monday from 10/3/2022 through 11/7/2022. Pitch                      Contest held on 11/17/2022

Vetrepreneur Project, Cohort Two 4/10 - 5/25, 2023

Location: Envision Greater Fond du Lac
          23 S Main St Suite 101
          Fond du Lac, WI 54935

Time/Dates: 6:30PM
            Every Monday from 4/10/2023 through 5/22/2023. Pitch                    Contest held on 5/25/2023

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Contact Us

Address

27 3rd St Suite A

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin 54935

Contact

920.539.7472

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