1. Application:
Applications go through an online form available on our EiR landing page.
The application requires details about your background, entrepreneurial experience, and a preliminary business idea.
2. Initial Screening:
Applications are reviewed by Laika Ventures' team.
Shortlisted candidates are invited to enroll in the first phase of the program.
3. 4-Week Program by Infrastructure Ventures:
Selected candidates participate in a 4-week intensive program provided by Infrastructure Ventures, based on Stanford Research Institute (SRI):
Week 1: Customer Centricity
Week 2-3: NABC/Business Development
Week 4: Customer Persona
4. Selection for EiR Program:
After completing the 4-week program, candidates are evaluated based on their performance, business plan, and potential.
Final selections are made for the 6-month EiR program at Laika Ventures.
EiR Program Structure
Onboarding (1 Week)
An intense week of onboarding at our offices with the Laika Ventures team to prepare EiR for the future.
Day 1: Welcome and Orientation
Introduction to the Venture Studio
Program Structure and Expectations
Day 2: Deep Dive into the Venture Studio
Business Development Strategies
Marketing and Growth Hacking
Product Development and Management
Day 3: Hands-On Workshops and Training
Project Management Tools and Techniques
Data Analysis and Metrics
Legal and Compliance Basics
Day 4: Meet the Teams and Start Projects
Introduction to Team Members
Project Planning
Tools and Resources Deep Dive
Day 5: Strategy and Execution
Strategic Planning
Execution and Project Management
Feedback and Adjustment
Day 6: Integration and Continuous Learning
Advanced Business Development Techniques
Tech Trends and Innovations (Web3, AI, Data)
C- ross-Functional Collaboration
Day 7: Review and Planning
Weekly Review and Feedback
Planning for Next Week
Independent Work Session
Next Six Months: Incubation Program
Participation in Partner's Incubation Program:
Develop business ideas and build your startup with the support of mentors and partners.
Engage in collaborative projects with other EIRs and portfolio startups.
Key Focus Areas:
Business Development and Strategy
Marketing and Growth Hacking
Scale Sales
Product Development and Management
Legal and Compliance
Weekly and Monthly Reviews:
Weekly sync meetings to ensure consistent progress and address any challenges.
Monthly Business Reviews (MBR) to evaluate performance, review key metrics, and set goals for the upcoming month.
Completion of the Sales Training Class by InfrasVen:
Setting up an outbound sales capability.
Running two sales campaigns to apply learned sales techniques.
Sales Campaign Execution:
Develop and execute two sales campaigns, focusing on different target markets.
Analyze campaign performance and optimize strategies for better results.
Final Review and Feedback:
Conduct a final review of the business plans and sales campaigns.
Receive detailed feedback from mentors and peers.
Prepare a final presentation showcasing the startup's progress and achievements.
Graduation and Next Steps:
Celebrate the completion of the EiR program with a graduation event.
Discuss potential next steps for each EIR, including possible investments, continued mentorship, and support from the Venture Studio.
Next 4 weeks after graduation:
Modules of the Sales Training Program by InfrasVen:
Sales Fundamentals
Advanced Sales Techniques
Customer Relationship Management
Sales Analytics and Metrics
Peer Review of Proposed Business Plan:
Each EIR will present a proposed business plan.
Conduct peer reviews to provide constructive feedback.
Refine business plans based on peer input and mentor guidance.
Weekly Activities:
Participate in weekly sync meetings to review progress, discuss challenges, and align on goals.
Engage in hands-on tasks and projects to apply learning from sales training modules.
Receive mentorship and feedback from the founding team and assigned mentors.
1. Application:
Applications go through an online form available on our EiR landing page.
The application requires details about your background, entrepreneurial experience, and a preliminary business idea.
2. Initial Screening:
Applications are reviewed by Laika Ventures' team.
Shortlisted candidates are invited to enroll in the first phase of the program.
3. 4-Week Program by Infrastructure Ventures:
Selected candidates participate in a 4-week intensive program provided by Infrastructure Ventures, based on Stanford Research Institute (SRI):
Week 1: Customer Centricity
Week 2-3: NABC/Business Development
Week 4: Customer Persona
4. Selection for EiR Program:
After completing the 4-week program, candidates are evaluated based on their performance, business plan, and potential.
Final selections are made for the 6-month EiR program at Laika Ventures.
EiR Program Structure
Onboarding (1 Week)
An intense week of onboarding at our offices with the Laika Ventures team to prepare EiR for the future and to get to know their mentor for the program.
Day 1: Welcome and Orientation
Introduction to the Venture Studio
Program Structure and Expectations
Day 2: Deep Dive into the Venture Studio
Business Development Strategies
Marketing and Growth Hacking
Product Development and Management
Day 3: Hands-On Workshops and Training
Project Management Tools and Techniques
Data Analysis and Metrics
Legal and Compliance Basics
Day 4: Meet the Teams and Start Projects
Introduction to Team Members
Project Planning
Tools and Resources Deep Dive
Day 5: Strategy and Execution
Strategic Planning
Execution and Project Management
Feedback and Adjustment
Day 6: Integration and Continuous Learning
Advanced Business Development Techniques
Tech Trends and Innovations (Web3, AI, Data)
C- ross-Functional Collaboration
Day 7: Review and Planning
Weekly Review and Feedback
Planning for Next Week
Independent Work Session
Next Six Months: Incubation Program
Participation in Partner's Incubation Program:
Develop business ideas and build your startup with the support of mentors and partners.
Engage in collaborative projects with other EIRs and portfolio startups.
Key Focus Areas:
Business Development and Strategy
Marketing and Growth Hacking
Scale Sales
Product Development and Management
Legal and Compliance
Weekly and Monthly Reviews:
Weekly sync meetings to ensure consistent progress and address any challenges.
Monthly Business Reviews (MBR) to evaluate performance, review key metrics, and set goals for the upcoming month.
Next 4 weeks after EiR Program:
Modules of the Sales Training Program by InfrasVen:
Sales Fundamentals
Advanced Sales Techniques
Customer Relationship Management
Sales Analytics and Metrics
Peer Review of Proposed Business Plan:
Each EIR will present a proposed business plan.
Conduct peer reviews to provide constructive feedback.
Refine business plans based on peer input and mentor guidance.
Final Review and Feedback:
Conduct a final review of the business plans and sales campaigns.
Receive detailed feedback from mentors and peers.
Prepare a final presentation showcasing the startup's progress and achievements.
Graduation and Next Steps:
Celebrate the completion of the EiR program with a graduation event.
Discuss potential next steps for each EIR, including possible investments, continued mentorship, and support from the Venture Studio.
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