Program Application
There is always a form. Below you will see the 21 questions that we need answered. Scan the questions and if you want to apply for our program, click the link to download the form and it’s instructions. Deadline for applications is August 10, 2009. Have confidence that even though all ideas will not qualify for the Weekend of Discovery, we will keep your ideas confidential. You can count on that.
To be considered for 14ninetytwo, you will need to complete the application (no detailed business plan required). Because we will use the information you provide in the selection process, you will want to clearly, concisely and objectively tell us how your concept:
- Solves a major problem in a specific market segment in a unique and powerful way.
- Can be explained in simple and understandable terms.
- Incorporates a clear and believable plan for acquiring paying customers.
- Was created by individuals that are bright, capable, enthusiastic and coachable.
Click HERE to download the application or HERE to fill the application out online.
Here are the questons.
- What is the name of your project or company?
- What is the primary contact’s name, address, telephone and email address?
- For each team member, please list education, work experience and accomplishments (it should be ok to upload a resume).
- If you have a team, how did you get together?
- What skills do you and the other founders have for this project?
- Are there any important skills that you feel you lack?
- Describe your idea (in 100 words or less).
- What is new about what you are doing?
- What customer need is it meeting?
- Why do you think this is a big idea?
- How will you get people to discover and use your product/service?
- What gives you an unfair advantage?
- How will you make money?
- Who are you competitors? Who do you fear most? Why is your idea better than theirs?
- Describe your customers.
- What do you understand about your business that others don’t seem to get?
- Have you already started to build your idea? Please provide any links you feel would help.
- How long have you been working on your idea?
- Can you dedicate at least 16 hours per week for 12 weeks if you are selected as a finalist?
- Is there anything else we should take into consideration in making our decision?
- Are you willing to give up 5% of your company to participate in the process?