Vets in Tech: Startup Network

Over the years, VetsinTech has supported veteran entrepreneurs, equipping them with extensive mentorship and entrepreneurship resources to build high growth technology companies. The VetsinTech S.U.N. (StartUp Network) aims to build on these initiatives with an expanded network of key partners that provide access to human, financial and professional resources. Our goal is to create a winning culture and collaborative environment where veterans and military spouses can get access to capital, support resources and talent in order to launch, grow, and scale their startups.

Our Startup Network

For veterans and military spouses early-stage startups and entrepreneurs seeking access to exclusive resources and a network of world-class investors and partners willing and able to support them.

Benefits:

• Opportunities for exposure to investors + corporate partners
• Private member community platform + networking events
• Exclusive startup discounts from our technology + service partners
• Participation + booths at our annual VIT Venture Summit
• Mentorship opportunities with industry experts + startup leaders

Programs include: 

• Entrepreneur Bootcamp: An accelerated multi-track event which brings together veterans for education in all facets of building a startup. This collaborative mentor/mentee event will combines all of our education programs into one for a full day 8 hour session which includes Business plan development, business law basics, Lean Startups, customer development, and pitching to investors.
• VetCap + Pitch Contests - Capital for Veterans is a financial workshop designed to assist veteran with choosing the right type of funding for their company stage. Veteran will also receive the opportunity to pitch a panel of industry professionals for feedback on securing capital.
• VetsinTech Hackathons - Single or Multi-day event bringing together veterans and vet-supporters to develop sprint teams, build a minimum viable product, and pitch a panel of investors for feedback.
• Office Hours - Join VetsInTech and our partners for in person meetups to discuss your startup. These sessions last up to 30 minutes and the stage of your company can range from early stage to launched product/service. Topics can include business strategy, institutional funding, product design and more.

Open to: 

The VetsinTech S.U.N. (Startup Network) is open to veteran and military spouse entepeneurs interested or currently involved in launching startup companies in the technology space. Rolling applications.

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