Lecturer:

Mr. Andre Abi Awad

Duration:

12 hours (4 sessions of 3 hours each with 15 min break in the middle of each session)

Dates:

Tuesday, May 3, 2016 (18:30 till 21:30)
Friday, May 6, 2016 (18:30 till 21:30)
Tuesday, May 10, 2016 (18:30 till 21:30)
Friday, May 13, 2016 (18:30 till 21:30)

Course Brief:

This Entrepreneurship workshop explains the process from creation of an idea to successful launch of a new venture. Successful entrepreneurs understand that entrepreneurship is a process that can be learned and improved upon with experience. This Entrepreneurship workshop guides aspiring entrepreneurs through the steps that will greatly increase their chances for successfully turning their idea into a successful business. This Entrepreneurship workshop is designed to give an overview for those who want to learn what entrepreneurship is really all about. In addition, it will provide a step by step path to walk an entrepreneur through the process of launching a venture. So whether you are thinking about becoming an entrepreneur, or you are actively trying to launch a new business, this workshop will offer you important information that will bring you a better chance of success.

Learning Outcomes

1.Get into the Entrepreneurial Mindset:

a.Main Benefits:

i.Develop a powerful mindset that extends into everything you do

ii. Know exactly what are the personal traits of successful entrepreneurs

iii. Discover the habits you need to be aware of as an entrepreneur

2.Lean Methodology:

a.Main Benefits:

i.Learn the methodology and process used by most successful businesses

ii.Discover how to reduce your startup costs and cycle time

iii.The easiest and fastest ways to build minimum viable products so you can get your product launched as quickly as possible

iv.How to make sure all of the metrics you look at are actionable, accessible and auditable

3.Business Model Generation:

a.Main Benefits:

i.Create a Business Model for any idea

ii.Think proactively about Business

iii. Prototyping Business Ideas

iv. Learning from the world's leading organizations, how to think about your business idea and how to start

4. Pitching the Idea to Investors / Jury:

a. Main Benefits:

i.Create an Elevator Pitch

ii. Know exactly what a Pitch Deck looks like and prepare your own

iii. Explore the 10 slides and their key points to improve your presentation

iv. What appeals to Investors, when to use it and how

5. Start Your Business Tips

a. Main Benefits:

i. Learn from the Failure Lessons of other Entrepreneurs

ii. Dos and Don'ts of Starting the Business

iii. Real scenarios and takeaway lessons

Trainer Profile

Andre Abi Awad is a motivational trainer, speaker andpodcaster. Personal Branding, Digital Marketing and Entrepreneurship are his core competencies in training and consulting. He is the founder of Entreprenergy, the weekly ArabPodcast interviewing Successful Arab Entrepreneurs. His training journey started back in 2008. During the past 8 years, he trained 6,000+ individuals in 13 countries, in addition to his consulting hours with entrepreneurs, companies and motivated youth.