Woman in Charge
OnRamp
Helping aspiring innovators become first-time founders.
About OnRamp
Have a startup idea but don’t know where to begin? Lead by a rotating Founder-in-Residence, OnRamp is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs and founders hoping to launch tech and tech-enabled startups.
This free cohort-based 10-week program is for aspiring entrepreneurs with an idea and the drive, but without previous startup experience. OnRamp is an open enrollment engagement for participants to apply on a cohort-basis.
Sessions held in person and virtually 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. each Thursday at Venture Café Philadelphia.
Free and open to all.
Details on the next cohort to come!
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Who is this program for?
What you'll learn at OnRamp
Week 1
What is an Entrepreneur?
- Identity-Value-Goals Alignment
- Assignment: Mission Statement
Week 2
Are You a Subject Matter Expert?
- “Fill the Gap”
- Assignment: 5-word pitch
Week 3
Define Your Business Model
- Model Canvas
- Assignment: 1-minute pitch
Week 4
Become a Legal Business Entity
- What Structure is Best for You?
- Assignment: Blueprint to EIN
Week 5
Team Building with Culture First
- Identify Your Team
- Assignment: 3-minute pitch
Week 6
Financial Plan - Sales - Profitability
- Financial Models that Work
- Assignment: 3-minute pitch
Week 7
Fundraising and Bootstrapping
- Pod “Shark” Tank
- Assignment: Full Pitch Deck
Week 8
What is Your Blueprint to Success?
- What are our Values?
- Assignment: Peer-Reviewed Pitch Deck
Week 9
Pitch Competition
Community Partners
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