RIoT Foundations Program

RIoT presents a new, unique business coaching resource for the community this Spring. The RIoT Foundations Program is a FREE six-week course to support business owners or entrepreneurs exploring a new idea in the midst of an economy both recovering from the effects of COVID and evolving with emerging technologies.

***Limited slots available! Complete this form to finalize your registration for the program: https://forms.gle/CcJyUCBmGdwMzpWW7***

WHO: For small business owners, startup founders, or prospective entrepreneurs

WHERE: Virginia Smart Community Testbed in Stafford

WHEN: Program runs March 7th - April 11th. Time commitment is three, 90-min to 120-min workshops (dates/times below), and three, 1-hour advising sessions (to be scheduled once your registration is accepted), over the course of six weeks.

WORKSHOP DATES (ATTENDANCE REQUIRED):
March 7th, 5:30-7:30pm
March 14th, 5:30-7:30pm
April 4th, 5:30-7:30pm

WHAT: Weekly workshops and advising sessions specifically tailored to help you reach your next milestones.

The course covers the below topics as well as strategies for navigating business in a post-COVID economy:

I. Core Business Truths & Best Practices: What are all the ingredients you need to operate a successful business? What are the habits you must build as a business owner to establish and grow your business?

II. Validation: How do you continually engage with your customers (or potential customers) and understand if you're solving a real problem with the right solution?

III. Operations 101: How do you manage your finances, your team, and your customer relationships?