Ever wondered what it feels like to be your own boss, set your own hours, and bring a groundbreaking idea to life? For the dreamers, the doers, and everyone curious about the thrilling world of startups, CGA's Startup Founders Club is your launchpad into the realm of entrepreneurship.

Under the mentorship of Janice Klock, whose expertise spans investment banking, corporate finance, and venture capital, this club is for ambitious students looking to transform curiosity into action.

Nurturing Ideas into Reality

The Startup Founders Club at CGA is designed to take students through the journey of transforming ideas into viable business models. The club's activities are structured around key entrepreneurial skills:

• Idea Origination Coaching: Students learn to generate and refine startup ideas, focusing on creating a strong value proposition, understanding market sizing, and identifying product/service market fit.
• Personalised Guidance: Through weekly office hours, students with promising ideas receive personalised advice on scaling their business models and strategies for reaching profitability.
• Exclusive Resources: Access to training materials from top accelerator programs like Y-Combinator and Sequoia Capital equips students with the knowledge to propel their startups forward.
• CGA Pitch Competition: A platform for students to present their innovative ideas to the CGA community, offering a real-world experience of pitching to potential investors and stakeholders.

Club Highlights and Schedule

The club meets monthly, offering a blend of coaching sessions, collaborative projects, and pitch practice. In addition to the regular meetings, students engage in "Crimson Combinator Pitch Day," a culminating event where they present their startups, mirroring the experience of pitching to angel investors and venture capitalists.

Meetings are held on Saturdays at 8pm Eastern Standard Time, accommodating students from various time zones and ensuring a global perspective is woven into every discussion.

Why Join the Startup Founders Club?

CGA's Startup Founders Club is open to all students, with no prerequisites for joining. Joining the Startup Founders Club is a great opportunity for CGA students with a flair for entrepreneurship and innovation. It's a chance to:

• Immerse in a structured environment that fosters creativity and learning.
• Gain practical experience in developing and pitching business models.
• Receive mentorship from industry professionals like Janice Klock.
• Contribute to meaningful projects with the potential for real-world impact.