The Knapp Venture Competition - brought to you by the Anderson School of Management
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ben kim
Dec 30, 2008, 4:15:20 PM12/30/08
to UCLA TEC
Knapp Roadshow at the School of Engineering and Applied Science
January 7th, 2009 5-7pm
Engineering V, room 2101
(food will be provided)
What is Knapp?
- Knapp is a business plan competition for new ventures. Student-run,
it is now in its 28th year.
- It is an opportunity for UCLA grad students to partner with alumni
and members of the greater LA community in an intensive learning
experience in the venture initiation process.
- The competition is judged by professional investors and veterans in
entrepreneurial management (including VC, PE, CEOs, Anderson
professors, and angel/individual investors).
- Over 40 plans submitted last year, 5 finalists are selected.
- Over $26,000 in prize money
What is a Knapp Roadshow?
- Knapp Roadshow is an information sessions tailored to the students
of other UCLA Schools
- It is an opportunity for graduate schools to get insight from
Anderson students and last year’s competition participants on how the
competition works, how to pitch your idea and how to find a good
team.
What You Need to Do
- Bring your questions if you:
- are unsure what it is about
- want to see if your idea is qualified
- are looking for a team -- the competition requires 2-6 members, with
at least one Anderson student
- Bring your appetite – yes, we provide food!
Upcoming Events:
• January 12, 2009 – Knapp Idea Pitch – Alumni & Graduate Student
Mixer
• January 22 – Business P lan Development Seminar with Professor
Foster
• January 26 – Developing Your Financials Seminar with Professor
Cockrum
• February – How to Fast Pitch Seminar with Professor Nathanson
Important Dates:
• March 2, 2009 – Registration
• April 8, 2009 – Plans Due
• April 30, 2009 – Semifinals
• May 28, 2009 – Finals
RSVP and Questions
Jessie Huang, zhijun.h...@anderson.ucla.edu
http://www.anderson.ucla.edu/x10064.xml
January 7th, 2009 5-7pm
Engineering V, room 2101
(food will be provided)
What is Knapp?
- Knapp is a business plan competition for new ventures. Student-run,
it is now in its 28th year.
- It is an opportunity for UCLA grad students to partner with alumni
and members of the greater LA community in an intensive learning
experience in the venture initiation process.
- The competition is judged by professional investors and veterans in
entrepreneurial management (including VC, PE, CEOs, Anderson
professors, and angel/individual investors).
- Over 40 plans submitted last year, 5 finalists are selected.
- Over $26,000 in prize money
What is a Knapp Roadshow?
- Knapp Roadshow is an information sessions tailored to the students
of other UCLA Schools
- It is an opportunity for graduate schools to get insight from
Anderson students and last year’s competition participants on how the
competition works, how to pitch your idea and how to find a good
team.
What You Need to Do
- Bring your questions if you:
- are unsure what it is about
- want to see if your idea is qualified
- are looking for a team -- the competition requires 2-6 members, with
at least one Anderson student
- Bring your appetite – yes, we provide food!
Upcoming Events:
• January 12, 2009 – Knapp Idea Pitch – Alumni & Graduate Student
Mixer
• January 22 – Business P lan Development Seminar with Professor
Foster
• January 26 – Developing Your Financials Seminar with Professor
Cockrum
• February – How to Fast Pitch Seminar with Professor Nathanson
Important Dates:
• March 2, 2009 – Registration
• April 8, 2009 – Plans Due
• April 30, 2009 – Semifinals
• May 28, 2009 – Finals
RSVP and Questions
Jessie Huang, zhijun.h...@anderson.ucla.edu
http://www.anderson.ucla.edu/x10064.xml
ben kim
Jan 7, 2009, 6:42:26 PM1/7/09
to UCLA TEC
Reminder: The Knapp Competition information session starts at 5pm
TODAY in Engineering V, room 2101. Refreshments will be provided.
> Jessie Huang, zhijun.huang.2...@anderson.ucla.eduhttp://www.anderson.ucla.edu/x10064.xml
TODAY in Engineering V, room 2101. Refreshments will be provided.
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