Description:

By combining real world integration with business leaders and customized education, the Vet Runway ensures veterans take off as they begin new ventures.  Whether vets are just starting with an idea or already have launched their company, the program will accelerate their launch and growth.    

Schedule of Events

Monday, November 26, 2012 - Raleigh

Hour 1 - Introductions & Networking
Hour 2 - Idea Generation Session with Mentors
Hour 3 - How to Design a Minimum Viable Product
*Lunch at Tobacco Road Sports Cafe (222 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC)
Hour 4 -  Elevator Pitch Practice and Business Concept Feasibility

Hour 5 - Q&A with business leaders

Hour 6 -  Company Visit - Rally Software (Cantina South, Raleigh, NC) 

Hour 7  - Company Visit - Subway Franchisee (Raleigh, NC)

Tuesday, November 27, 2012 - Durham

Hour 1 -  Tour of Bull City Forward and introduction to Social Entrepreneurs

Hour 2 - Funding Discussion:  "Bootstrap or Secure Investors?"
Hour 3 - Facts and Fiction of Financial Projections

* Lunch at Dos Perros  (200 North Mangum Street, Durham, NC)
Hour 4 - Q&A w/business leaders

Hour 5  - Company Visit - ServPro (Durham, NC)

Hour 6 - Company Visit - Therasim (1005 Slater Rd, Durham, NC)

Wednesday, November 28, 2012 - Durham

Hour 1 -  Tour of American Underground 

Hour 2 - Company Visit - INRFOOD (American Underground)

Hour 3 - Company Visit - Liberty Tax Service (Durham, NC)
*Lunch at Tobacco Road Sports Cafe (280 So. Mangum St, Durham, NC)
Hour 4 - Q&A with business leaders

Hour 5 -  One on one coaching with mentors
Hour 6 - Aligning Passions and Next Steps