Program UpdateDavid Nuttall
INSPIRING, OPEN NETWORKING AROUND
RELEVANT THEMES
Entrepreneur Focused
Intentionally Inclusive
Unexpected Venue
No-cost Hospitality
OUR FORMULA
Activity
2014: 4 Events 379 Attendees
2015: 3 Events 360 Attendance
Outcomes
Entrepreneurial Community Branding
New meetups emerged targeting entrepreneurs, startups, and Millennials
Incidental Testimonials
IMPACT
EVOLVING LANDSCAPE
EVOLVING LANDSCAPE
David Nuttall, the artist and cartographer behind Artimaps, based in Lowe Mill, has participated in most Sip+Hatch events. There he has discussed creative ideas and possibilities with other entrepreneurs and met a key collaborator for his Human Terrain series of temporary maps drawn on skin that has allowed the series to take off.
Program UpdateKaren Wynne
9-WEEK GUIDED ROAD-TEST INTO STARTING A
SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS
Creative Atmosphere
Supportive Environment of Peers
Layman Terms
Based on Direct Customer Feedback
OUR FORMULA
Activity
Cohorts: 3
Businesses: 28
Entrepreneurs: 35
Outcomes
Funding: $38K
Jobs: 40-50
Entrepreneurial Community Building
IMPACT
“I learned so much more with my CO.STARTERS cohorts than I did at college; and I have a business degree. I got the support I needed as I was getting ready to open my studio and was introduced to the North Alabama Revolving Loan which provided the initial funding I needed to get started.
Teri HartmannCO.STARTERS GraduateOwner Designbyhart
Program UpdateMary Ramsey
SHARK TANK EXPERIENCE FOR HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENTS
Proven Program
Involve local businesses
Compressed (weekend) experience
Intentionally Inclusive
OUR FORMULA
Activity9 Local Businesses / Teams
4-5 Students per team
10+ Schools (Public + Private + Home)
Global Ties Foreign Students
Local Mentors and Volunteers
Outcomes
Ideas Executed: ?
Testimonials*: ?
* How did the participation on 24Hour Generator influenced the participant career
IMPACT
“ In the software startup world, diversity is talked about a lot, but still seems to be comprised mostly of white, 30-year-old males, I want to encourage students who might otherwise not be exposed to entrepreneurship to register for this. I want young people to step out of their normal world and try something new.
Bryan PowellCEO & Founder Metabahn24Hour Generator Gold Sponsor
Program UpdateAlan Derrick
SUPPORT GROUP FOR ENTREPRENEURS
Valuable Connections
Unbiased Feedback
Practical Knowledge
Meaningful Progress
OUR FORMULA
Activity
Community: 194 Total 91 Engaged
Meetups: 32 Public 11 Confidential
Membership: 22 members 2 groups
Outcomes
Ventures Formed
Partnerships Forged
Turnarounds Orchestrated
IMPACT
Rocket Hatch has filled a gap in the Huntsville entrepreneurship environment. Their institutions of support, education, and networking are amazing additions to our vibrant and growing community.
Nick HansonFounder ACE Creative EngagementBrain Trust Member
Winner $16K in funding from Alabama Launchpad
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Program UpdateEric Grigorian
INVESTOR DAY
INVESTOR DAY
SHARK TANK MEETS HUNTSVILLE
Accelerator & Pitch Competition Judges
Quality Production
Inspiring & Encouraging
Fun Networking
INVESTOR-ENTREPRENEUR MATCHING
Regional Investors
Fast-paced
Curated Entrepreneurs
Dynamic Panels
INVESTOR DAY
IMPACT
Attendees: 212
Startups Promoted: 15
Direct Prizes: $7,500
Follow-on Investment: $450,000
IMPACT
Attendees: ~200
Startups Promoted: 50+
Exposure: ~$400M represented
Follow-on Activity: confidential
Our participation in Rocket Hatch events allowed us to connect with several funding opportunities. These connections eventually resulted in our participation in Jumpstart Foundry in Nashville and Alabama Launchpad which provided us with funding, invaluable connections and learning.
Alton ReichFounder VitalMetrixWill This Fly? participantJumpstart Foundry: $150K
Alabama Launchpad: $100K
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Program UpdateAntonio Montoya
PREACCELERATOR:
PLACEMENT PREPARATION FOR
ENTPRENEURS
Targeted Network of Accelerators & Competitions
Top Local Mentors
Track Record of Success
Streamlined Process
OUR FORMULA
Activity
Competitions: 1
Teams: 5
Mentors: 10
Outcomes
Winners: 3
Funding: $166K
IMPACT
I am happy to recommend Rocket Hatch to startups seeking coaching for business plan or pitch preparation.
Jeff HammockFounder MechOptixWinner 2nd Place Will This Fly?Winner $50K in funding from Alabama Launchpad
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