- Mentoring ITEN's mentors have experience in all of the key areas that challenge the IT start-up. Many mentors have experience at the senior level in IT start-ups. Others have related expertise that gives them an invaluable perspective for what makes ventures successful. when you join ITEN, you'll get access to many excellent mentors who can guide you to minimize your mistakes and accelerate your progress. By selecting a mentor who has expertise in an area you need help, you will be addressing the needs of your growing company one area at a time. As you overcome one challenge, another challenge will arise. You may select another mentor with the new expertise that's needed, and so on from there.
- Mock Angel Training As your company evolves, and you are ready to convince potential investors that you have a great opportunity for them, apply for the Mongel Training Program. A group of about a dozen ITEN mentors with particular expertise in raising money for or investing in early-stage companies gathers to preview ITEN start-ups investor pitches. You'll get great feedback and suggestions before presenting to actual investors. When your presentation is determined to be ready, ITEN is developing a growing list of investors looking for graduates from this unique program.
- Business Model Validation Program What's the problem? How does your venture solve it? How will you make money? How big is the market? Put your business model to the test with a small group of mentors who will kick the tires of your basic assumptions. The mentors will examine and help you clarify the key aspects of your business model. For concept and pre-revenue stage companies as well as ventures facing challenges to their basic assumptions. See more.
- E-Commerce/Web Business Mentoring Program The ITEN E-Commerce Program enables companies to present their online strategy to a group of very knowledgeable mentors and get direction and suggestions for how to improve their results and strategy. See more.
- Technology and Architecture Mentoring Program Are you sure you're committing to the right platform? Can it scale to handle the growth you hope for? Wondering about cloud or servers? Open source or .Net? This program is for you. Present your strategy and challenges to an expert panel of the region's top techies who will validate your technology strategy or suggest alternatives. For companies at the early concept stage or facing technology-related challenges needing expert input; must have a techie involved with the venture. See more.
- Events Attend ITEN's networking events and meet other entrepreneurs, business leaders and investors. ITEN's events as well as a more comprehensive listing of regional events of interest to entrepreneurs, are also to be found on the events calendar at our partner service, StLSourcelink.
- Company News Post news and updates about your company on the ITEN site. Let the community know the progress you're making and innovations your company brings to its customers.
- Job Openings Post opportunities in your company and find the best talent to help your venture move ahead. St. Louis has a wealth of human capital; let ITEN help you find it.
The ITEN model is unique. The initiative rests with the entrepreneur to make the process successful. ITEN provides the tools to maximize your chances of success. Take advantage of them!
As always, if you run into difficulties or have questions, contact us.
