As New York moves toward legalization, interest in cannabis has sky-rocketed as entrepreneurs begin to capitalize on this once in a lifetime opportunity to build the industry. But where do you start? And who should you know?
This hyperaccelerator is designed to help those people get caught up on the challenges, trends and opportunities that a new industry offers.
Join cannabis professionals, entrepreneurs and investors for panel discussions and break-out sessions designed to jumpstart new cannabis businesses.
AGENDA (click here for full session descriptions):
Saturday, September 28: EDUCATE
9:00am: Doors open
10:00am: Welcome & Orientation – CanopyBoulder Team
10:30am: Market Overview Panel & Deep Dive on NYC Market & Social Equity
11:15am: Startup Legal
12:00pm: How to Pitch
12:45pm: Lunch
1:15pm: Due Diligence & Being Prepared for Investors
2:00pm: The Relevance of PR in the Cannabis Industry
2:45pm: Sales & Marketing
3:30pm: Startup Hacks
4:15pm: Venture Finance, Valuation Comps & Raising Capital
5:00pm: Building your Pro forma and Starting Templates
6:00pm: Work Time & Dinner
7:00pm: Pitch Practice
Sunday, September 29: PRESENT
9:00am: Doors Open
10:00am: Pitch Practice
11:00am: Work with Team and Mentors
12:00pm: Lunch
1:00pm: Team Work
2:00pm: Break
3:00pm: Pitch Event
4:00pm: Best Pitch Awarded
More information on speakers, sponsors and mentors at https://go.canopyboulder.com/jumpstart-nyc