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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Your package includes:
1. Participation in the basic 5-day virtual program (up to 2 people from one startup) from Aug. 31 – Sept 4, 20
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)
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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 A 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 | IP Law: how to protect your service / product in the U.S. |
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 – 18:00 | Why Startups need PR? |
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. |
16:30 – 18:00 | Networking with U.S. based founders & industry experts |
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.