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Entrepreneurship permeates the culture of Silicon Valley - the innovation capital of the world.
The advent of the Digital Age has democratized innovation and entrepreneurship.
Never before has it been more possible for anyone from anywhere, with a great idea and a burning desire to succeed, to make it big, and in the process, change the world in a relatively short period of time.
HP, Intel, Apple, Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle, Yahoo, eBay, Amazon, Google, Facebook and many, many, many other iconic companies all started with just an idea. Taking a startup from idea to IPO has taken on mythical proportions in Silicon Valley and beyond. Many dream the dream, with hopes of launching the "next big thing".
We are a community of entrepreneurs, technologists, engineers, venture capitalists, angel investors, educators, financial professionals, corporate executives, attorneys, academics, bloggers, writers, content creators, and social activists.
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See all- How to Make Your Pre-Seed Startup (Grant) Fundable! (Online)Link visible for attendees
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For ambitious founders juggling a full-time tech job and a startup dream — this one’s for you. Join us for an online deep dive into funding your venture through non-dilutive means, building a minimum viable company, and making smart, budget-conscious decisions to get your startup fundable.
Agenda: 50 minute webinar + up to 40 minutes Q&A
What You'll Learn:
Whether you’re building on weekends or running lean while moonlighting in tech, this webinar will equip you with a roadmap to fundability – without giving up control or equity earlier than necessary.We’ll cover:
- The Minimum Viable Company: The leanest version of your startup that still qualifies for serious funding opportunities.
- Strategic Positioning: Presenting your team, tech, and timing to align with what grant agencies and review panels expect.
- Fundability While Bootstrapped: How to make your startup attractive to grantors and funders, even on a limited budget and while holding a 9-5 job.
- Outsourcing on a Shoestring: Smart ways to contract out non-core but critical work (without hiring a full team).
- Example for outsourcing: scalable contract shops to get you started on your AI-powered tech startup.
- Protecting Your IP on a Budget: Essential tactics to safeguard your innovation early without draining your runway.
- Non-Dilutive Funding 101: Non-dilutive seed- and pre-seed grants don’t cost you equity.
- Anatomy of a grant-fundable project: SBIR and other opportunities, common mistakes that get applications rejected — and how to avoid them.
- Global Advantage: Opportunities in international partnerships to access funding and research collaboration.
Why Attend?
Startups like Qualcomm and Amgen got their first big breaks through federal grants. But getting funding isn’t just about great ideas — it’s about understanding how to navigate the system.
Let us help you cut through the noise and position your venture for success with insights you won’t find in a Google search.About Jurgen Zach:
Jurgen Zach, Startup Funding Coordinator at Ekvacio, is a scientist and entrepreneur who wants to raise awareness and recruit new applicants for this important, merit-based funding opportunity that is oftentimes overlooked in Silicon Valley and other startup ecosystems. He has been guiding startups to successful grant awards for the past six years, and has over twenty years of experience in R&D across energy, sensor technology, and medical devices, and has consulted with many startups in technical projects, grant applications, and as a fractional CTO and business development officer. He has a PhD and MA in physics, is a serial inventor holding over 30 granted or pending patents and has a publication record with dozens of publications across multiple disciplines.About Ekvacio:
Ekvacio is a US-based consulting firm offering comprehensive services to startups and ventures seeking growth and international success. Our expertise includes grant services, seed- and pre-seed growth consulting to optimize fundability, and cross-border joint venture consulting to access international capital. We have a growing network of partners that includes contract software-development and -R&D firms, patent law- and accounting firms, and others. Our business model is such that over 90-95% of our compensation is tied to our customers’ successful non-dilutive funding.For more info on Idea to IPO events, visit:
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Build your business network - face to face (online)!
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- 3 Secrets to Getting Unstuck In Your 2025 Job SearchLink visible for attendees
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Product-market fit is one of the most important Lean Startup concepts, yet it is also one of the least well defined.
Join us for a FREE online masterclass, where Nelly Yusupova, CTO with 18 years experience, Startup Tech Advisor, and creator of TechSpeak for Entrepreneurs, will share what is product market fit and the importance of reaching product market fit quickly.
You will learn:
- What is Product Market Fit (PMF)
- Product Market Fit metrics
- A method of reaching PMF quickly
- How to define your MVP properly to reduce the cost and time of development
- A framework for releasing code more often so you can learn faster
- A tactic you can use to improve your product
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About the Speaker
Nelly Yusupova is a CTO, with over 18 years experience, leading companies to technical excellence. She is a start-up tech advisor, outsourced CTO, and the creator of TechSpeak for Entrepreneurs.
Nelly is on a mission to help entrepreneurs minimize technology mistakes and through her online masterclass TechSpeak for Entrepreneurs, she provides the roadmap to successfully manage technology teams and projects.
Just recently included in Fast Company’s, “League of Extraordinary Women”, Nelly has been at the forefront of the women’ s movement online since 1999 and is a Wall Street Journal’s “Woman on the IT Fast Track”.
Nelly is a speaker and presenter for many organizations and major industries events including: Women’s Enterprise Center, NY Entrepreneurs Business Network, Small Business Summit, BlogHer, Social Media Jungle, Mom 2.0, BlogWorld, and has been featured in INC Magazine, NBC Today Show, Fast Company Magazine, NewsDay.com, O’Reilly, SmartMoney, SmallBiz, TechRepublic, Women’s Radio.
