Fearless Founders - Idea Shell Application, Fall 2015
Fearless Founders is an experiential program that provides student teams the strategy, frameworks and tools necessary to develop their business ideas using lean startup methodology. The program demystifies the venture creation process by breaking it up into three stages. Throughout the stages, teams will work to create sustainable business models by de-risking their ventures. Idea Shell is the first stage of the Fearless Founders process, where students will test and validate assumptions through customer discovery, hands-on workshops, and mentoring.

Idea Shell will run Mondays, September 28 through November 23, from 2 to 4 p.m. in Van Munching Hall.  There will be 6 workshops, multiple events, and a final presentation required for the program. You will also attend at least one Pitch Dingman advising session throughout the semester. Upon completion of the course, students at the Idea Shell stage become eligible for $500 seed grants.

Final Application Deadline: EXTENDED to Thursday, 9/24. You will receive a decision on admission to Fearless Founders Idea Shell by Saturday, 9/26.
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The Basics
First Name *
Last Name *
Email *
Phone Number *
UMD Major *
UMD Graduation Year *
If you already graduated, please add year in "Other"
Company or Idea Name *
Application
What's your pitch for your idea/business? (in 1-3 sentences) *
Why did you pick this idea/business to work on? *
What do you want to learn in Idea Shell? *
Describe the activities you've completed for your idea (if any), and any milestones you've accomplished. *
This program requires significant time commitment (30-40 hours). Check the box to agree. *
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