How It Works
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The program consists of ten (10) 2-hour sessions, which are held every other week online so that participants have ample time between classes to learn, practice, execute, and come back to class to report how their actions turned out. The following is a list of course topics:
Ideas and Innovation
Industry & External Factors
Competition & Competitive Advantage
Key Required Resources
Human Resources
Cost Control
Profits and Profitability
Leadership
Succession Planning
Final Presentations
Classes and Presentations
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Step One
The first nine classes cover important aspects of operating their businesses and making them more profitable. Each class features a mini-case presentation.
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Step Two
Our instructors select presenters based on the alignment of the course topic and issues that the presenter’s company faces. Mentors work closely with their mentees and instructors to ensure that each mentee’s mini-case presentation is of maximum value to them and their peers.
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Step Three
Participants make final presentations in the tenth class. The purpose of the final presentation is to create a structured way for them to present their overall plan and to demonstrate the extent of their progress and learning in the course.
What You Will Get
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Support
Social and emotional support from instructors, mentors, and other business owners who care about you and want to see you succeed.
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Safe Space
A safe and supportive space to pivot from working in to working on your business.
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Curriculum
Structured curriculum that encourages you to think more strategically about your business.
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Mentors
Mentors that you interview and select based on your needs.
Eligibility Requirements
At least one year of operations with revenue
Must be Asian or of Asian descent
Must be owner of the business.
Preference given to businesses located in low-moderate-income communities.
Results Tell The Story
Net Promoter Score (NPS) is a measure of customer satisfaction and the likelihood that s/he will refer other Asian entrepreneurs to ElevAsian.
The average NPS of the first three cohorts was 86 and of the 2nd and 3rd pitch contests was 91.
To put these ratings in perspective, scores in the range of 30-70 are considered great and 70-100 rare and exceptional.
Pitch Contest Message from Senator Markey!
“I am a better business person because of the three of you and the program you all developed. Thank you so much for your passion and expertise and for sharing your experiences with us.”
– Denis Cho, Budget Blinds (2nd cohort graduate)