Connecting Veterans with a Network of Entrepreneurial Resources
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.
Startups
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.
Investors
For venture capital and angel investors, as well as lending partners, interested in supporting and investing in veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs with unique skills and leadership training.
Partners
For service and technology providers, as well as industry specialists who can provide legal, technical and business advice and support services to startups run by veterans and military spouses.
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
Benefits
- Curated introductions to targeted startups
- Access to pitch competitions and events
- Participation in annual VIT Venture Summit
- Peer-to-peer networking with fellow investors
- Round table discussions with industry and government leaders
Benefits
- Ability to promote technology + services to startup community
- Curated introductions to targeted startups
- Participation in networking events + conferences
- Participation + booths at our annual VIT Venture Summit
- Round table discussions with industry and government leaders
VetsinTech Startup Network Premiere Partners
Our Programs
We understand building a company requires more than an idea. Our entrepreneur program helps the more than 48% of returning veterans who would prefer to start their own business but more specifically tech startups. Whether you're early or later stage, our mission is to equip veteran entrepreneurs and their spouses with mentorship and resources to build high growth technology companies.
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.
Design Thinking
A human-centric workshop on how to implement the IDEO/Stanford design process in product development. This hands on approach teaches veterans the basic fundamentals to build a prototype, test and iterate their product/service in order discover proof-of-concept.
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.
“VetsinTech's new S.U.N. ecosystem promotes a veteran-friendly environment throughout all the stages of development -- from concept to company. As an early-stage venture capital firm, we're distinct for our commitment to investing in startups that are military veteran-founded or have veterans on the founding team”
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