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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