Intinium Idea Incubator [i3]

SCHEDULE

Besides offering specifically tailored programs for all our participants, we’re providing educational opportunities to build the entrepreneur in you!

We have closely worked with IIT, the Kaplan Institute, SCORE Chicago, Chicago Innovation and many other Chicago-based entrepreneurs to tailor this educational experience not only for our participants, but for the open public as well. The i3 program runs from June 8 to August 12th.

We will be hosting (virtually, of course) the following workshops:

Week 1 (June 8-12)

Starting With Why with Akshar Patel

Monday, June 8, 2:00 – 3:30pm CST

Understand the importance of developing a solid vision early on and the value in communicating it to assert effective leadership.

Zoom
- https://bit.ly/37hOhFq
Youtube:
- https://youtu.be/ThbTWUYRwDk

Why do most startups fail? with Patricia Thomas

Tuesday, June 9, 5:00 – 6:30 pm CST

Learn how to drive profit, prevent losses, and what can go wrong at each stage of creating a startup.

Zoom:
- https://bit.ly/2Un8jJf
Youtube:
- https://youtu.be/d3vwGZ0foRs

What is Design Thinking? with Jeff Spetter

Thursday, June 11, 5:00 – 6:00pm CST

Understand what design thinking is, its stages and why it is used all around the globe to develop and implement viable solutions.

Zoom:
- https://bit.ly/2MB0yez
Youtube:
- https://youtu.be/YpnkHOXpkRg

Week 2 (June 15-19)

How to Make a Killer Deck with Bill Moller

Monday, June 15, 5:30 – 6:30 pm CST

Learn how to create and give a good pitch, using professional-built pitch decks.

Zoom:
- https://bit.ly/2YayzI2
Youtube:
- https://youtu.be/FhKygqrkc8s

Google is your friend! with Yi Han

Tuesday, June 16, 5:00 – 6:00 pm CST

Learn Search Engine Optimization tools, and how they can be leveraged to find exactly what you're looking for. Practice these skills in our SEO Competition

Zoom:
- https://bit.ly/3h7pRme
Youtube:
- https://youtu.be/AgHxadthZIg

Building a Lean Canvas with Nik Rokop

Thursday, June 18, 1:00 – 2:00 pm CST

What is a Lean Canvas, and why it's an effective tool to understand your business? Attend this workshop to learn how startups organize and understand their business models early on.

Zoom:
- https://bit.ly/3hIYzDk
Youtube:
- https://youtu.be/7g2P3r-zIQk

Week 3 (June 22-26)

Storytelling and Public Speaking with Eileen Sweeney

Monday, June 22, 5:00 – 6:30pm CST

Understand how to perfect your storytelling through voice tonality, body language, pacing, and proper structuring

Zoom:
- https://bit.ly/2Yn1x7q
Youtube:
- https://youtu.be/gjIVsQH6ps8

How to properly write emails

Tuesday, June 23, 1:00 – 2:00pm CST

Understand how to write professional emails, this workshop will cover greetings and goodbyes, follow-up emails, and being respectful yet friendly.

Zoom:
- https://bit.ly/2XNeLLV
Youtube:
- https://youtu.be/v3dj0WQ_qZ0

Charisma, Confidence, and Commanding Respect

Thursday, June 25, 5:30 – 7:00 pm CST

Understand the importance of conveying respect, charisma, confidence, and reliability. Take a look into the psychology of personality

Zoom:
- https://bit.ly/2Aj8FtD
Youtube:
- https://youtu.be/L4iOz5gU7wk

How to leverage the Chicago Entrepreneurial Community

Friday, June 26, 5:00 – 6:30 pm CST

Guest Entrepreneur: Luke Tanen from Chicago Innovation

Zoom:
- https://bit.ly/37O3nCN
Youtube:
- https://youtu.be/HxU7zXsiFjE

Week 5 (July 6-10)

Different phases of research

Tuesday, July 7, 5:00 – 6:30 pm CST

Zoom:
- https://bit.ly/2VrmrBB
Youtube:
- https://youtu.be/QEni2HHAisE

Entrepreneurial Community

Friday, July 10, 5:00 – 6:30 pm CST

Guest Entrepreneur: Susan Ibitz

A human behavior hacker who works on unlocking the science behind micro-expression, body language, and face reading through research and teaching.

Zoom:
- https://bit.ly/2YGxnNT
Youtube:
- https://youtu.be/STnSPQURqpw

Week 4 (June 29-July 3)

Creating Meaningful Content with Pranav Niar

Monday, June 29, 5:00 – 6:30pm CST

Understand how to develop content, distribution, and target audience campaigns. Learn about tools and tips from an industry professional.

Zoom:
- https://bit.ly/2Y5nF7q
Youtube:
- https://youtu.be/h91O_GJWhcU

Marketing & Branding with Jeff Spetter

Tuesday, June 30, 5:00 – 6:30 pm CST

Understand the importance of marketing and branding. Learn how to choose your brand, name, colors, and the importance of exposing your vision through marketing.

Zoom:
- https://bit.ly/3ht6Eff
Youtube:
- https://youtu.be/uTUw_P0CB8c

How to leverage Social Media with Tiara DeGuzman

Thursday, July 2, 5:30 – 7:00 pm CST

Understand how social media can be leveraged to grow your startup. Learn the stages/milestones of a social media marketing campaign. This workshop will cover how to build a loyal fanbase, scheduling posts, reach, and engagement metrics.