Technology ‘boot camp’ Looking for Veterans
TechStars, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping veteran
entrepreneurs raise capital and start successful businesses, is hosting a
Patriot Boot Camp for veterans and spouses who are interested in starting
technology companies. The boot camp is a three-day program, held at Georgetown
University from July 17-19, that will teach attendees the ins and outs of
creating a technology startup.
“Veterans are by definition great entrepreneurs,” said Taylor McLemore,
director of Patriot Boot Camp. “They are natural problem solvers, adapt quickly
to needs, and have an incredible level of tenacity. We will be very well served
if veterans lead the businesses of our future.”
The three-day, intensive camp is free to veterans and spouses and offers
one-on-one mentoring from industry leaders and fellow entrepreneurs, business
presentations with practical advice on building a technology startup, and rich
networking opportunities.
“Patriot Boot Camp is an absolute must for any veteran or spouse who has an
idea for a technology business,” said Army veteran Mary Hagy, a Legionnaire and
founder and CEO of cWyze, Inc. Hagy was also a judge of the Legion’s 2013
National Oratorical Contest and a current member of the Legion’s Business Task
Force.
Throughout the three-day event, attendees will be guided through an entrepreneurial
plan, which includes finding a business idea, developing a fundraising pitch,
improving accelerator application, refining the product concept and
demonstrating progress toward entrepreneurial success. Each participant can
then share his or her progress with the Patriot Boot Camp cohort.
The online application can be found on the TechStars
website. The deadline to apply is June 5.
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