Have you ever heard of 1 Million Cups? 1 Million Cups is a free, weekly national program designed to educate, engage, and connect entrepreneurs.
Every Wednesday morning, one or two early-stage startups present their companies to a diverse audience of their peers, mentors, educators, and advisors. Prior to presenting, the founder prepares by incorporating lessons from the Kauffman Founders School “Powerful Presentations” series, featuring Nathan Gold. Each founder presents for six minutes, followed by a 20-minute question-and-answer session with the audience. Afterward, each startup receives feedback via an audience survey and from the local organizers in Wichita. The culture surrounding 1 Million Cups is that of a supportive, neutral space welcoming entrepreneurs to be open and honest about their businesses and the challenges they face.
We have several WIBA members that have presented their businesses. If you are a start up looking for feedback, this would be a great place to start! We would be happy to get you in touch with a 1MC volunteer, or come to the next presentation to get a feel for it!
