Melissa & Doug Entrepreneurs
North Carolina
Accelerator
Durham
Have you started a company? Do you have customers and traction? Be a part of an amazing program that will help you grow your venture—and grow as a leader. Melissa & Doug Entrepreneurs is year-long intensive program designed for current Duke students who are committed to launching and growing their ventures. It is a not-for-credit program; if selected, you will be expected to balance your coursework and other activities with participation in the program.
Key Information
- Melissa & Doug Entrepreneurs Receive:
- Bimonthly meetings with a community supporting you and your venture—you’ll join other highly motivated Duke student entrepreneurs as well as Duke I&E staff members who guide your progress
- Monthly meetings with mentors to review progress, set goals, and get advice
- Two executive coaching sessions per semester
- Access to up to $5,000 in funding to assist with expenses for your venture (eligibility depends on progress towards defined goals)
- Connections to fellow Duke student and alumni entrepreneurs, industry experts, startup advisors, Melissa & Doug Entrepreneurs program alumni, and others
- Additional events and opportunities, such as attendance at the Council for Entrepreneurial Development’s Venture Connect summit and the Venture Atlanta Conference
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