spring 2014 rock accelerator information session

Rock AcceleratorSpring 2014

Rock Center for EntrepreneurshipDecember 2, 2013

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What is it?

An immersive entrepreneurial experience delivered through an in-school accelerator focused on structured experimentation.

5k in seed money

Dedicated mentors

Peer community & support

Topic-focused workshops

Your business is the case study

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Who is it for?

HBS current student is a founding member

Fall Term – ECs

Winter Term – ECs and RCs

Seed stage companies

More than just an idea

But still in experimentation mode

No wings yet

Ready to develop and execute on a MVP. Not in design mode.

Part of a tight knit community. Be ready to give advice and ask for help.

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How do I apply?

We’re GREEN. Everything online

HBS Poll & Application

Links found on Rock website: www.hbs.edu/rock

An exercise of brevity and thoroughness

Multimedia (video and text)

Due January 30 at 5pm (online app will close)

Live Pitch – if a finalist, must be available February 10, 5-8pm

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How will we be chosen?

Criteria

Idea

Impact

Experiment

Execution

Judges

Student investment team + Rock Center faculty/administration

Format

Round 1: Online poll and application

Round 2: Live Pitch (finalists only)

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Key Commitments

Kickoff/Mentor Match

4 workshops

Bi-weekly check-in with mentors and Rock Center

Willingness to share experiences with larger community

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