STEP USA Virtual: 5-day boot camp on how to enter the U.S. Market 

Get a head-start on your future U.S. market expansion!

Register here: http://www.stepusa.io/registration

The German American Chamber of Commerce New York introduced the STEP USA program in 2014. Since then, more than 300 companies participated in the program and are now part of our Alumni Network. Following the proven track-record of STEP USA, we created STEP USA  virtual, a 5-day immersion program for startups and entrepreneurs uniquely designed and adapted in direct response to the current needs of startups to enable companies to join and work from anywhere.

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The basic package includes:

1. Participation in the basic 5-day virtual program (up to 2 people from one startup) from Aug. 31 – Sept 4, 20 (attending workshops and seminars, not included: 1&1 Mentoring & Matchmaking Sessions)

2. Up to 2 tickets for the virtual New York TechDay Founders Summit on Aug. 14, 20

STEP USA VIRTUAL program participation fee: EUR 750 per company (includes up to 2 Founders Summit passes)

Upgrade your STEP USA Virtual program:

If you want individual 1:1 Mentoring & Matchmaking sessions (see the green text in the agenda), pls. check the appropriate box in the registration form.
Price per matched virtual meeting (30 min slot): EUR 150

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STEP USA VIRTUAL Agenda at a Glance:

August 31, 2020 – September 4, 2020

 

Monday
15:00 – 16:00	Welcome & Founder Introductions
16:00 – 16:30	U.S. Economic Update This session will provide insights and a snapshot of changes in the current U.S. economy.
16:30 – 17:30	Legal, Employment & U.S. Incorporation Holistic view of the fundamentals of doing business in the U.S. and important factors to consider.
17:45 – 18:45	Insights into U.S. Tech Ecosystems: Boston, New York & Silicon Valley Regional experts will discuss top innovation outposts in the U.S. and share insights on how these world-class startups thrive.
Tuesday
14:45 – 15:00	Daily Check-in
15:00 – 16:30	Power of Messaging & Storytelling Learn to develop a clear and direct message and achieve a well-crafted sales, marketing and fundraising pitch.
16:45 – 17:45	1:1 Mentoring / Matchmaking Startups will be matched with relevant mentors.
17:45 – 18:45	Founder Networking & Best Practices Exchange
Wednesday
14:45 – 15:00	Daily Check-in
15:00 – 16:30	Sales & Productivity Market Fit Get expert advice on your product and if it’s delivering the needs of your target customers.
16:45 – 17:45	1:1 Mentoring / Matchmaking Startups will be matched with relevant mentors.
Thursday
14:45 – 15:00	Daily Check-in
15:00 – 16:15	Investor Insight and Current State of Funding & Raising Capital Deep dive into how international companies raise money from U.S. investors and current investment landscape from expert investors.
16:15 – 17:30	1:1 Mentoring / Matchmaking Startups will be matched with relevant mentors.
Friday
14:45 – 15:30	Daily Check-in & Wrap-up
15:30 – 16:45	Entrepreneur Fireside Chat & Company Insight Engage with accomplished entrepreneurs and deepen your understanding of what founders need to shape a successful blueprint for their companies.
17:00 – 18:00	Networking with German Founders in the U.S.

Please note that the agenda is subject to change. All times are in German time zone.