MISSION
The core mission of New Enterprise Forum is to coach startups, help perfect their investor pitches and connect entrepreneurs with investors.
DESCRIPTION
Our hallmark offering is our showcase presentation pitch coaching, but we also have other tools and activities, including expert panel discussions, pitch pit competitions, business readiness assessments and pitch tune-ups. We are comprised of a team of all-volunteer business professionals with a passion for helping entrepreneurs succeed.
The NEF Program Committee is our coaching pool of professional expertise. Coaching teams are created from this group where the entrepreneur experiences our team-based presentation process through individualized and custom coaching. They are mentored by a senior NEF Board of Director member who keeps the team on track in coaching the entrepreneur to prepare a winning ”pitch” culminating in a showcase presentation at a forum meeting. Coaches learn from one another and become experienced business coaches. It is a win-win benefit!
COMMUNITY BENEFITS
• Monthly public events
• Coaching services for selected entrepreneurs
• Showcase presentations by promising entrepreneurs
• Panel discussions and other educational events
• Pitch Pit opportunity for very early startups
• Support for economic growth
MEMBER BENIFITS
• Opportunity to meet, coach, and help entrepreneurs succeed
– Participate in Program Committee
– Learn from experienced coaches
• Opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with influential members of the entrepreneurial community
• Profile listing on the NEF website
SERVICE/PROGRAMS
BUSINESS PLANNING
• Business Plan Consulting
• Market Plan Development
EVENTS AND COMMUNITY BUILDING
• Pitch Events
• Startup Drinks
FINANCIAL RESOURCES AND ASSISTANCE
• Angel Investment Providers
• Venture Capital Providers
HUMAN RESOURCES, WORKFORCE AND TRAINING
• Leadership/Professional Development
MANUFACTURING, HIGH TECH, LIFE SCIENCES DEVELOPMENT
• Commercialization
• Technology Transfer
STARTING A BUSINESS
• Startup Business Counseling
• Startup Classes
TRAINING
• Startup Classes
