Home » Newchip Startup Bootcamp

Newchip Startup Bootcamp

Program Content

Expand All

Welcome to the Newchip Bootcamp Program! 6 Topics

Expand

Lesson Content

0% Complete 0/6 Steps

Welcome to the Newchip Bootcamp Program!

Intro to the Newchip Bootcamp with Joshua Lawton-Belous

Bootcamp Syllabus

How to "Learn" for Free

Essential Reading for Entrepreneurs & Startups

Getting to Know Your Idea

Module 1 - Ideation to Research & Validation 26 Topics

Expand

Lesson Content

0% Complete 0/26 Steps

Welcome to Week 1!

I Have an Idea!

Realities of Entrepreneurship

Startup Lifestyle & Hardships

Types of Entrepreneurs

Attributes of Any Entrepreneur

Best Practices for Brainstorming Effectively

Problem Definition & Hypotheses

Proof of Concept for Your Solution

Using Public Info on Publicly-Listed Companies to Leverage a Better Market Position

Identifying Publicly-listed Analog Companies in Your Space

How to Gather SEC Filings

Data-Driven Research on How to Build the Best Business Model

Using Public Information to Perform Market Research

Performing Market Research Analysis

Performing Competitor Analysis

Market Sizing 101

Solution Development – Refining Your Product Idea

Finding a Product-Market Fit

Assumption Mapping – Always Be Aware of What Assumptions You Make & Notice When They Are Wrong

1 of 2

Module 2 - Steps to Create a New Company (Disclaimer - Get a Lawyer!) 20 Topics

Expand

Lesson Content

0% Complete 0/20 Steps

Welcome to Week 2!

How to Create a Company (How to File Legal Paperwork)

Finding a Lawyer & Accountant

Different Types of Company Structures

Tax Considerations - Why to Do it Sooner, Not Later

Third-Party Resources for Tax Matters

Incorporating a C-Corp or an LLC

Articles of Incorporation

Shares/Member Unit Structure

How Many Shares to Authorize

How Many Shares to Grant Yourself

How Many Shares to Place into an Option Pool

Incorporating in Delaware and Operating Elsewhere (CooleyGo Kit)

Contributing Assets (ie, IP, Domain Registrations, Cash) to Your C-Corp

Do I Need an EIN & How to Get One

What is a B Corp: Should I Be a B Corp?

How to Become a B Corp (Benefit Corporation)

Venture Fundable Checklist - Is My Legal Structure Venture Fundable?

Naming Your Company & Registering Your Domain

Trademarks, Copyrights, Patents 101

Module 3 - Design & Prototyping to Testing + Product & Project Management 26 Topics

Expand

Lesson Content

0% Complete 0/26 Steps

Welcome to Week 3!

Developing Product Vision

Building an Investable Product

Design Thinking: Customer Interview and Survey Design

Product Design 101: Wireframing for Technology

Product Design 101: Rapid Prototyping

Product Design 101: UX Design Principles

Product Design 101: Visual Design Principles

Product Design 101: Common Design Mistakes

Product Management 101: What is SCRUM

Product Management 101: Defining Your Product

Product Management 101: Customer/User Persona

Product Management 101: How to Write a User Story

Product Management 101: Acceptance Criteria - Knowing When It’s Done Right

Product Management 101: What is Backlog

Product Management 101: What is JIRA

Product Management 101: Backlog Management & Burndown

Product Management 101: Usability Research

Product Management 101: Initial Testing Methods - Alpha & Beta Testing

Project Management 101: Building a Project

1 of 2

Module 4 - Startup Brand Development, Storytelling & Marketing to Basic Fundraising 30 Topics

Expand

Next Steps for You! 5 Topics

Expand

Lesson Content

0% Complete 0/5 Steps

Understanding Your Industry, Its Metrics, and KPIs

KPI List & Definitions

KPI Reporting - Bootcamp

Congratulations on Completing the Newchip Bootcamp!

Optional: Tells Us About Yourself!