Deadline: 15-Jul-21
Applications are now open for the 2021 Cascador Program, it is an intensive, in-depth examination of your leadership skills and business plans by veteran mentors. The program includes six months of support afterward.
The Program’s mission is to help mid-stage entrepreneurs grow their businesses and their interpersonal skills by working with successful American and Nigerian entrepreneurs.
Your plan to scale your business
- You will be required to submit your business history and future plan prior to the program.
- Your history and plans will be discussed with faculty by video prior to the program, so that the faculty can identify what support and resources you need.
- Scaling your business is the focus of the program.
- The business plan of each participant will be reviewed and enhanced by veteran mentors and peers.
Program Outline
- November 1-5 2021 in Lagos
- The program will focus on you and your business, with personal interviews and reviews. Daily topics:
- Day 1: Increase self-awareness, leadership skills & high-performance team building
- Day 2: Sharpen your value proposition, clearly defining the problem and the opportunity.
- Day 3: Review your equity and/or debt fundraising plans.
- Day 4: Enhance your scaleup strategy and corporate governance
- Day 5: Pitch to panel for feedback. Commit to 6 month accountability plan to implement the skills that you have learned.
Venue
- The Cascador program will be held on the Lagos Business School campus. Housing will be provided at a hotel within walking distance.
Eligibility Criteria
- Mid-stage entrepreneurs with at least 2 years of operation and revenues from sales of $50,000/year or $250,000 of capital.
- You must embrace giving & receiving constructive feedback.
- Participation is limited to 12 entrepreneurs.
For more information, visit https://www.cascador.org/