Embers Xcelerator
This pre-accelerator will guide potential entrepreneurs toward a confident “go” or “no go” decision through systematic use of the Lean Canvas approach and utilizing a Mentorship Program.
Downloadable Worksheets & References
Investable Pitch Example
Department of Energy - Cybersecurity and the Grid - Resources
Welcome to Embers Pre-Xcelerator!
Prerequisite Videos to Watch
Deliverable 1: Draft a Lean Canvas
Deliverable 2: Create a Problem-Customer-Solution Hypothesis
Deliverable 3: Elevator Pitch - 1 min
Deliverable 4: Purpose Statement
Week 1 Quiz
Week 1 Slides
Week 1 Video
Deliverable 1: Brainstorming Company Ideas for Grid Resilience through Cybersecurity
Deliverable 2: Building Your Company
Deliverable 3: Key Benefits Inventory
Deliverable 4: Features of Your Product/Service
Deliverable 5: Product/Service Summary
Deliverable 6: Customer Interviews
Deliverable 7: Demographic, Psychographic, Customer Information
Deliverable 8: Update Lean Canvas
Week 2 Slides
Week 2 Video
Deliverable 1: First Executive Summary
Deliverable 2: User Persona
Deliverable 3: Identify Metrics
Deliverable 4: Develop product or service
Deliverable 5: User Story
Deliverable 6: Market Research
Deliverable 7: Update Lean Canvas
Week 3 Slides