We accelerate
Veteran owned businesses.
PRIDE . PURPOSE . SUCCESS
ACCELERATORS
4
STARTUPS
20
TOTAL FUNDING GIVEN
29,000
COMMUNITIES
7
WE ARE THE VETREPRENEUR PROJECT!
Next Cohort is May 2nd - 4th, 2025 @Chula Vista Resort, Wisconsin Dells WI
The Vetrepreneur Project is a collaboration between the Venture Project of Oshkosh and Salute the Troops of Fond du lac, to help support local veterans with an entrepreneurial spirit, achieve their dream of financial independence.
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Our program offers local veteran entrepreneurs the opportunity to attend a weekend retreat—an all-expenses-paid stay at the Wisconsin Dells Chula Vista Resort—hosted by Venture Project and powered by Salute the Troops and the Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce. At the end of this immersive experience, veterans who fully participate will have the opportunity to present their business ideas before a panel of judges for a chance to earn up to $5,000 in seed funding from Salute the Troops and WVCC.
We have recently restructured our program and instead of being spread out over several weeks across many regions within the state, we have condensed it into a weekend and will hold in at a central location. Our next cohort is May 2nd - May 4th at Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells, WI!
For information on course content, schedule, and eligibility click here
Schedule, Content, Eligibility, Location
Eligibility: Who is eligible for the Vetrepreneur Project? We are open all veterans from WIsconsin, Iowa, Illinois, or Minnesota at any stage of their path to entrepreneurship. Whether your in business and have 30 employees, or are just starting off with an idea, looking for information on how to bring your idea to reality. Each Veteran also must own at least 50% of your business.
We are limited to 30 Veterans per cohort, so with that we do prioritize our seating to veteran owned business with established revenue, however we do encourage all veteran entrepreneurs to apply.
Content: What will we learn in the Vetrepreneur Project? Our content will vary based on the needs of our cohort, but generally speaking we will touch on some of the following areas - Value Creation, Market Differentiation, Marketing and Sales Strategy, Business Model Canvas, Scalability, etc.
Schedule:
Friday 5:00PM - 8:00PM, Introductions, expectations, and Networking
Saturday 8:00AM - 8:00PM, Curriculum, Pitch Prep, Dinner/Networking
Sunday 8:00AM - 2:00PM, Pitch prep, Pitch competition
Location: Chula Vista Resort, Wisconsin Dells WI
TESTIMONIALS
OUR PARTNERS
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TESTIMONIALS
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THE COURSE...
WEEK 1
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Overview of accelerator expectations
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Introduction/lesson on lean business development
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Problem/Solution Fit
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Introduction to identifying your customer market
WEEK 2
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Customer development process/Customer persona
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Customer interview template
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Discussion about first hypothesis statement
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Legal need assessment
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Legal process update
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Funds request update
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4F Validation Method
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Product/Market Fit
WEEK 3
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Understanding your target market
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Determining competitive position
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Tactics to reach your market, channels
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Differentiation
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Marketing Goals & Metrics
WEEK 4
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Mission/Vision Statements
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SWOT Analysis
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Profitable & Scalable Business
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Legal Process
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Revenue Model Designed
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Introduction to three year forecasting
WEEK 5
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Insurance Needs
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Startup Cost
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Bottoms Up vs Top Down
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Introduction to the selling process
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EQ Assessment
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Pitch Practice
WEEK 6
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Raising Capital
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Persuasive Presentations
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Next Six Months
WEEK 7
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Pitch Practice
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Pitch Contest
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Networking Event
How Do I Qualify?
- Be a Veteran
- Own at least 25% of your business
- Be a resident of Wisconsin
- Have an EIN number
(EIN numbers are free and easy to apply for. Click here for a demo on how to apply on the IRS website.)
PREVIOUS COHORTS
Vetrepreneur Project, Cohort One 10/3 - 11/17, 2022
Location: The Venture Project
210 N Main St
Oshkosh, WI 54901
Time/Dates: 6:00PM
Every Monday from 10/3/2022 through 11/7/2022. Pitch Contest held on 11/17/2022
Vetrepreneur Project, Cohort Two 4/10 - 5/25, 2023
Location: Envision Greater Fond du Lac
23 S Main St Suite 101
Fond du Lac, WI 54935
Time/Dates: 6:30PM
Every Monday from 4/10/2023 through 5/22/2023. Pitch Contest held on 5/25/2023
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Contact Us
Address
27 3rd St Suite A
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin 54935
Contact
920.539.7472