Accelerator Dallas An Entrepreneurs’ Organization Program In Partnership with Mercedes-Benz Financial

Evening Agenda Introductions & Opening 20 Seconds on Your Business Overview of Accelerator Q&A

Overview of Accelerator Entrepreneurs’ Organization program Developed due to market need – the catapult from first to second-stage “By entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs”

Value Proposition Accelerate entrepreneurs to grow their businesses to $1mm quickly and efficiently Why? –Build economies and healthy communities –Create more and better jobs –EO’s mandate of engaging entrepreneurs

Criteria for Participation Owner, founder, co-founder or controlling shareholder Gross revenues between US $250,000 and US $1 million Under 36 years of age

Accelerator Curriculum Strategic Thinking Day –One Page Focus Plan –Identify Priorities –Conceptualize Theme People Day –Culture, Internal Motivation –Individual and Team Accountability –Uncovering Strengths and Weaknesses

Accelerator Curriculum Money Day –Cash Flow, Funding –Tracking Finances –Key Performance Indicators and Metrics Sales, Marketing, Revenue, Profit Day –Stages of closing a sale –Building lead generation and referrals –Core values and bad clients

Other Benefits Expert Presenters Accountability Trios Entrepreneurs’ Organization Members Your Peers and Building Your Network

Next Steps Complete Accelerator Application Accelerator Committee Review Confirmation Participation! –Accelerator Dallas Launch - –Strategic Thinking Day -

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