Indiegogo presents: Hardware Startup Bootcamp

From concept to crowdfunding and prototyping through manufacturing, navigating the entrepreneurial world can be challenging. That’s why Indiegogo, Arrow Electronics and AT&T have teamed up to support technology innovators at all stages in the entrepreneur process.

Join Indiegogo, Arrow and AT&T experts for a free workshop on June 14th at a private venue in San Francisco’s Mission district. Learn the secrets to conquering entrepreneurial roadblocks and discover how the Arrow Certification Program can help you bring your tech project from idea to market.

Take part in discussions highlighting the fundamentals of crowdfunding, prototyping, manufacturing, IoT, marketing and public relations. Request a 1:1 consulting session when registering to get all your questions answered by an Arrow engineer or Indiegogo crowdfunding expert.

A complimentary lunch and beverages are included.

Agenda

• 9:00 - 10:00 AM: 1:1 Consultations with Arrow Electronics (Optional)

• 10:00 - 10:20 AM: Welcome

• 10:20 - 11:00 AM: Crowdfunding 101 with Enzo Njoo, Indiegogo, & Akram Boukai, Co-Founder & CEO of Matrix Industries

• 11:00 - 11:30 AM: Prototyping 101 with Peirce Callanan, Arrow Electronics

• 11:30 - 12:15 PM: Manufacturing 101 with Jonathan Walker, Arrow Electronics

• 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM: Networking Lunch (boxed lunch provided). 1:1 Consultations (Optional).

• 1:00 - 1:45 PM: IoT Overview with Bruce Johnston, AT&T

• 1:45 - 2:30 PM: Public Relations 101 with Nick Morey, Dynamo Communications. Concurrent with 1:1 Consultations.

• 2:30 - 3:00 PM: Coffee Break. 1:1 Consultations (Optional)

• 3:00 - 3:40 PM Crowdfunding Marketing with Cameron Montgomery, Rainfactory. Concurrent with 1:1 Consultations.

• 3:40 - 4:15 PM: Pitch Competition

• 4:15 - 5:30 PM: Happy Hour

Featured Speakers

• Jordan Halbleib, Entrepreneur Success Coordinator, Arrow Electronics

• Jonathan Walker, Business Strategy Manager for Arrow’s Global Manufacturing Services

• Rachel Oborny, Business Development, Arrow Electronics

• Bruce Johnston, Business Development Lead, AT&T

• Enzo Njoo, Hardware Outreach Manager, Indiegogo

• Jake Disraeli, Hardware Outreach Manager, Indiegogo

• Nick Morey, Head of Dynamo PR

• Cameron Montgomery, Director of Business Development, Rainfactory

• Akram Boukai, Co-Founder & CEO, Matrix Industries

Seats are limited to eligible entrepreneurs. To attend this free event, you must be a tech entrepreneur with a product idea that has an electronic and/or software component, at any stage of product development, from ideation through manufacturing. Please apply by filling out the registration form and we will confirm your seat with event location and details.

Entrepreneur Testimonials for the Hardware Startup Bootcamp:

"A day spent with Indiegogo and their partners is invaluable for any startup.” --Clifton Brown, CEO, Mancala Marketing

"This event was a fantastic starting point for launching a crowdfunding campaign.” --Reid Kersey, CEO Sniffer GPS

"Well worth the time invested in attending this event. Anybody in any stage of development can learn or discover something that would benefit the evolution of their startup.” --Michael Clary, CEO, Citadel Security Systems

"The bootcamp gave me some practical next steps, helpful guidance and connections in my crowdfunding journey. I would highly recommend it to anyone, regardless of where they're at in the process." --Beau Milliken, ReFrame Co-founder