Value Jam | Collaborate and Progress Your Business Ideas

You will walk away with more clarity on the highest value of your business or idea, and how to communicate it.

This is an event for people in idea stages:

You have some business or startup ideas to work through, or you are in the early stages of your existing business, or maybe you are adding a new aspect or direction to your business.
It’s also great for people who just want to learn by helping others through those stages.

This event pairs perfectly with Hatch This, the weekend after. You’ll be able to get clear on your startup idea, and build confidence before Hatch This!

How it will work:
This is a collaborative learning event. You will work with just a few other people, presenting your ideas for feedback, and providing feedback for others. You will be guided by one of the mentors (listed below), who will provide a unique approach to dig deep and really define the how, what, and why behind your business or idea.

Timeline
12:00 - Arrivals & Networking

• Grab a snack, scope out some folks to collaboratively learn with, chat with the mentors

12:15 - Presentation

• Mentors will walk through some tips to go from brainstorming, through defining a vision and crafting a pitch. You'll also get an idea of their unique approaches.

12:40 - Break into Groups

• We'll divide the room for each mentor, and then break into even smaller groups of just a few people who you’ll collaboratively learn with.

12:45 - Collaborative Learning

• Your mentor will guide a few small groups through a deep dive to gain clarity on the highest value of your business or idea, and how to communicate it.

2:15 - Presentations

• Mentors will select a couple people to pitch their projects.
• 2 minute pitch, followed by 5 minutes of Q&A

2:45 - Wrap Up

Mentors:

Sarah Leslie:
​Sarah specializes in empowering entrepreneurs and professionals to achieve personal freedom and success in both life and business. Through her bespoke services, she works with people at all stages of business and helps them elevate to their next level in life and business. Her expertise is in removing mental blocks and gaining radical clarity on next steps. Through her 1:1 coaching programs, Sarah helps clients transform their visions into reality by addressing fears and self-doubt, fostering creativity, clarity, and power.

Julio Barros
Julio is a developer and data consultant with over 20 years of experience in software development and technical consulting. He specializes in data-driven solutions and programming across languages like Python, Java, and C++. In this event, Julio plans to explore how artificial intelligence can assist the ideation stage, offering tools and methodologies to transform concepts into actionable plans.

​Jonathan Brake:
Jono is an experienced entrepreneur and coach dedicated to helping entrepreneurs, startups, and business leaders bring their visions to life. He provides strategic guidance, clarity, and support, helping founders overcome isolation, navigate uncertainty, and build strong foundations. Jonathan's coaching focuses on unlocking personal potential, developing effective leadership skills, and implementing practical strategies to transform ideas into successful, sustainable businesses.

Snacks and beverages will be provided by our sponsor Venture Asheville to keep your creativity fueled!
Thank you to our Location Sponsors: Hatchworks Coworking
Space is limited to around 40 attendees, so please update your RSVP if you can’t make it.