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SUMMARY:VEI Launch Cohort 3 Zoom - Veterans Entrepreneurship Initiative
DESCRIPTION:This Zoom cohort will introduce you to the Business Model Canvas and provide an in-depth insight into the key steps needed to build a startup. The cohort will enable participants at the idea stage or in the early stages of business development to learn how to rapidly develop and test ideas by gathering customer and marketplace feedback. Our methodology also enables participants to validate their business model by focusing on searching for pain points and unmet needs of their customers. This iterative process will enable you to quickly pivot with the goal of ultimately building the foundation for a viable business model.
URL:https://veteransflorida.org/event/vei-launch-cohort-3-zoom-veterans-entrepreneurship-initiative/
LOCATION:Statewide – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneur
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SUMMARY:Modeling Cohort - St. Petersburg College
DESCRIPTION:To help translate the skills learned in the military to entrepreneurship\, Veterans Florida\, SPC\, and the St.Petersburg Chamber of Commerce have joined forces to offer the Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship Program\, a cohort-based learning initiative. Whether you already have a startup venture or just an idea\, this experience is for you! \nYour family members may be eligible to participate. Building a business is often a family endeavor\, and we want to support everyone involved. Spouses and children are encouraged to apply. \nContact Greta Kishbaugh at kishbaugh.greta@spcollege.edu or call 813-766-8715 with any questions or ideas!
URL:https://veteransflorida.org/event/modeling-cohort-st-petersburg-college-2/
LOCATION:St. Petersburg College\, 2465 Drew St.\, Clearwater\, FL\, 33765\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneur
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SUMMARY:Business Model Canvas Cohort - Santa Fe College
DESCRIPTION:You’ve trained for the toughest conditions. Now channel that discipline into building a business. Over five weeks of hands-on evening sessions\, you’ll work alongside fellow veteran entrepreneurs to identify your market\, define your value proposition\, and develop a roadmap to launch. \nWhat You’ll Gain: \n– Completed Business Model Canvas for your venture\n– Practical skills to access market viability\n– Direct feedback from experienced instructors/peers\n– Connection to local resources and networks\n– Potential pitch competition opportunity
URL:https://veteransflorida.org/event/business-model-canvas-cohort-santa-fe-college/
LOCATION:Santa Fe College\, 530 W University Ave\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneur
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SUMMARY:Business Pitch Competition Veteran Track & Maverick Innovation Awards - Florida Atlantic University
DESCRIPTION:Business Pitch Competition Veteran Track – 4/1 12:00 – 4:00 pm ET; Schmidt Family Complex\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/florida-atlantic-2026-business-pitch-competition-wave-poster-showcase-tickets-1983371553708?aff=oddtdtcreator\nCome watch and cheer as top veteran startup founders from the 2025-26 Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship Program at Florida Atlantic compete\, presenting innovative\, impact-driven ventures to a panel of judges. They compete for a Dr. Eric H. Shaw Entrepreneurial Excellence Award.\n*Florida Atlantic Wave Competition poster session and lunch (lite bites) provided. \nMaverick Innovation Awards – 4/14 4:30 – 6:30 pm ET; SF-201\, Owls Nest\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-florida-atlantic-maverick-innovation-awards-tickets-1983384963818?aff=oddtdtcreator\nVeteran networking event\, plus local innovators\, investors\, and entrepreneurs! Keynote Speaker – Melissa Medina\, CEO & CoFounder
URL:https://veteransflorida.org/event/business-pitch-competition-veteran-track-maverick-innovation-awards-florida-atlantic-university/
LOCATION:Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton Campus\, 777 Glades Rd.\, Boca Raton\, FL\, 33431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneur
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T083000
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SUMMARY:Cohort 1: Getting Started - Ascend Brevard
DESCRIPTION:This six-week intensive program is designed to equip veterans\, transitioning service members\, and military spouses with the tools\, strategy\, and network needed to build and scale successful businesses right here in Brevard County. \nWhat You’ll Learn: Each Session is Structured\, Practical\, and Results-Focused: \n\nBusiness Ideation & Legal Structure – Clarify your concept\, validate your market\, and choose the right entity structure.\nStakeholder & Pipeline Development – Identify key customers\, partners\, and revenue pipelines.\nLaunching Your Business – Operational readiness\, compliance\, timelines\, and go-to-market execution.\nMarketing & Brand Positioning – Build visibility\, refine messaging\, and develop customer acquisition strategies.\nFunding Your Venture – Understand capital options – from bootstrapping to debt and equity financing. Pitch Preparation & Presentation – Craft and deliver a compelling investor or customer pitch with confidence.
URL:https://veteransflorida.org/event/cohort-1-getting-started-ascend-brevard/
LOCATION:Brevard County Emergency Operations Center (EOC)\, 1751 Huntington Ln\, Rockledge\, FL\, 32955\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneur
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SUMMARY:Business Growth Cohort - Valor2Venture
DESCRIPTION:This cohort is designed for military veterans or spouses that have already started a business\, and want to grow their business. Subject matter experts will be invited to the facilitated discussions. Participants will be able to receive feedback specific to their ventures. The participants will work on developing a strategic growth strategy for their business. Additionally\, participants will learn about the resources available in the community and have access to a consultant from the SBDC.
URL:https://veteransflorida.org/event/business-growth-cohort-valor2venture/
LOCATION:FSCJ Advanced Techology Center\, 401 W. State St.\, Jacksonville\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneur
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T080000
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SUMMARY:Activate Cohort - Action Zone
DESCRIPTION:Refine & Validate Your Business Idea – Know exactly what problem you solve and for whom. Master the Business Model Canvas – Build a solid pan for success. Unlock Your Entrepreneurial Potential – Gain confidence\, skills\, and clarity. Connect with Fellow Entrepreneurs – Network\, collaborate\, and grow together. Learn from Experts Who Get It – Our team has been where you are and knows what it takes!
URL:https://veteransflorida.org/event/activate-cohort-action-zone-3/
LOCATION:Action Zone\, 2101 E. Palm Avenue\, Tampa\, FL\, 33605
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneur
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