Join us for a four-session overview to make a capital plan for your startup or growing business. We will cover various types of funding, how to plan for and use funding, and how to prepare the materials you need to go get the capital you need.

This workshop is hosted by Silicon Valley SBDC, at San Jose State University, and is open to any company with an address in Santa Clara County.

Join us for an interactive discussion of the product development process. Learn how the iterative cycle of product design works, and how to make it work for you. Discuss developing and producing an MVP for your product, incorporating customer input in your development cycle, and have the opportunity to share your own challenges and get the support you need.

Hosted by product development expert Kyle Valiton, who in his work in the medical device industry has brought several devices from prototype to market, and has consulted with dozens of companies to help further their product development, testing, and manufacturing.

This workshop is produced in partnership with San Joaquin SBDC and the California Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce.

Join us for a four-session overview to make a capital plan for your startup or growing business. We will cover various types of funding, how to plan for and use funding, and how to prepare the materials you need to go get the capital you need.

This workshop is hosted by Silicon Valley SBDC, at San Jose State University, and is open to any company with an address in Santa Clara County.

Your product growth depends on finding new customers, and often using technology to reach a market outside your local area. E-commerce can help you reach customers around the country, and even the world. 

Our program for “Using E-Commerce Data to Develop Your Business Strategy” will go over what tools are out there to analyze the data and how that data can be used to launch and/or grow your business. Participants will gain an understanding of how to gauge marketability of their products, set price points to meet market demand, and where their product might find scale.

Your product growth depends on finding new customers, and often using technology to reach a market outside your local area. E-commerce can help you reach customers around the country, and even the world. 

Our program for “Using E-Commerce Data to Develop Your Business Strategy” will go over what tools are out there to analyze the data and how that data can be used to launch and/or grow your business. Participants will gain an understanding of how to gauge marketability of their products, set price points to meet market demand, and where their product might find scale.

We All Need Someone We Can Lean On

Starting and growing a business is hard work, especially when you are doing it alone. Port Labs is here to help you along the way…with more than just our state of the art facilities and our expert coaches and advisors. Port Labs entrepreneurs are part of an interconnected community of who lean on each other and hold each other up. 

Our Monthly Member Support Group is a chance for entrepreneurs to network and share knowledge. Members and coaches meet to discuss progress, roadblocks, and ideas around their businesses so that they can receive feedback from their peers. As small businesses, we grow stronger when we lean on each other.  Our community managers and coaches facilitate the conversation and make connections to resources in our extended network.

This is also a great way to keep up-to-date with all the happenings and resources offered through Port Labs.

See our member slack for more information and to RSVP for the event.

This is a member-only event. Please check our memberships page for information about joining us as a member.

We All Need Someone We Can Lean On

Starting and growing a business is hard work, especially when you are doing it alone. Port Labs is here to help you along the way…with more than just our state of the art facilities and our expert coaches and advisors. Port Labs entrepreneurs are part of an interconnected community of who lean on each other and hold each other up. 

Our Monthly Member Support Group is a chance for entrepreneurs to network and share knowledge. Members and coaches meet to discuss progress, roadblocks, and ideas around their businesses so that they can receive feedback from their peers. As small businesses, we grow stronger when we lean on each other.  Our community managers and coaches facilitate the conversation and make connections to resources in our extended network.

This is also a great way to keep up-to-date with all the happenings and resources offered through Port Labs.

See our member slack for more information and to RSVP for the event.

This is a member-only event. Please check our memberships page for information about joining us as a member.

We All Need Someone We Can Lean On

Starting and growing a business is hard work, especially when you are doing it alone. Port Labs is here to help you along the way…with more than just our state of the art facilities and our expert coaches and advisors. Port Labs entrepreneurs are part of an interconnected community of who lean on each other and hold each other up. 

Our Monthly Member Support Group is a chance for entrepreneurs to network and share knowledge. Members and coaches meet to discuss progress, roadblocks, and ideas around their businesses so that they can receive feedback from their peers. As small businesses, we grow stronger when we lean on each other.  Our community managers and coaches facilitate the conversation and make connections to resources in our extended network.

This is also a great way to keep up-to-date with all the happenings and resources offered through Port Labs.

See our member slack for more information and to RSVP for the event.

This is a member-only event. Please check our memberships page for information about joining us as a member.

We’re excited to bring back our popular monthly Hustle Circle event! With generous sponsorship from our friends at Square, we’re awarding $500 each month to the innovator with the best pitch.

Five entrepreneurs and inventors will pitch for five minutes each. Everyone attending will select the winner.

Other attendees can sign up for one minute pitches, for a chance to pitch at the following Hustle Circle, and win a $500 cash award!

We All Need Someone We Can Lean On

Starting and growing a business is hard work, especially when you are doing it alone. Port Labs is here to help you along the way…with more than just our state of the art facilities and our expert coaches and advisors. Port Labs entrepreneurs are part of an interconnected community of who lean on each other and hold each other up. 

Our Monthly Member Support Group is a chance for entrepreneurs to network and share knowledge. Members and coaches meet to discuss progress, roadblocks, and ideas around their businesses so that they can receive feedback from their peers. As small businesses, we grow stronger when we lean on each other.  Our community managers and coaches facilitate the conversation and make connections to resources in our extended network.

This is also a great way to keep up-to-date with all the happenings and resources offered through Port Labs.

See our member slack for more information and to RSVP for the event.

This is a member-only event. Please check our memberships page for information about joining us as a member.

We’re excited to bring back our popular monthly Hustle Circle event! With generous sponsorship from our friends at Square, we’re awarding $500 each month to the innovator with the best pitch.

Five entrepreneurs and inventors will pitch for five minutes each. Everyone attending will select the winner.

Other attendees can sign up for one minute pitches, for a chance to pitch at the following Hustle Circle, and win a $500 cash award!

Whether you're building a piece of jewelry or creating high-tech equipment, you need a design proess. During this workshop, you'll learn how to set parameters for your project, scope out the project, and figure out an execution plan.

RSVP required.

Presented in partnership with the SBDC Capital Region

Learn wholesale basics from how to find potential partners to making contact. We'll also give you best practices for writing a line sheet that sells and answer questions you might have about securing your first account.

Free to Attend, RSVP Required

Presented in partnership with the SBDC Capital Region

Every business has a story. Learn how to leverage your story in your marketing to reach your ideal customers and form an authentic connection with them.

RSVP required

Free to attend!

Presented in partnership with the SBDC Capital Region

Sustainability can mean so many different things -- learn different approaches to sustainability and how you can prepare your business for a sustainable future. During this session you'll learn what goes into making a product "sustainable" and what approach is the right fit for your business.

RSVP required.

Free to attend!

Amanda started off her entrepreneurial journey with a class-project-turned-women's-health-device-venture, and now project manages Silicon Valley's most prominent startup accelerator, where she provides budding founders with mentorship, data and account management, and wellness & diversity initiatives. Her passion lies in furthering social impact innovation, and she advises philanthropic project teams on their roadmaps, needfinding, and pivots, serving as a thought partner and guide. Learn how to craft your perfect pitch, like magic!

Free to Attend
RSVP required

Accelerator

Cohort Four - MVP and To-Market Plan

Six to eight participants develop their own detailed product launch plan. Participants commit to 1.5 hours for group sessions and an additional hour for one-on-one meetings.

TAKEAWAYS 

• Using Iterative/design-thinking, clients will create an executable product plan

• Learn how to find their product market fit in low risk ways 

• Participants will learn project management basics 

• Develop a detailed product launch plan with milestones

• Learn how to create a pitch deck and present their proposals 

Program Dates 4/15-5/18 
90 minute weekly group session Thursdays (4/15, 4/22, 4/29)
Weekly one-on-one consultation (flexible dates/times)

Methods 

We recognize that different participants benefit from a range of approaches to the program materials to fully absorb and implement them. This program is structured such that a variety of supported solo, one-on-one, and small group work is available to all participants. With a mix of cohort group workshops, one-on-one consulting, and accountability/peer advising on Slack, participants receive peer and advisor support. THe program encourages participants to iterate quickly and shift thinking by showing examples of nimble product developments that are low-cost and effective. 

The program model is created using project management, lean manufacturing, and SCRUM processes. 

COHORT WORKSHOPS 

Each weekly workshop focuses on one portion of the product launch plan process. In addition to providing the ‘lecture’ to build the framework, each session includes a guest speaker who has the experience of pivoting into product. 

ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTING

Weekly consulting sessions help each participant troubleshoot any issues they’re having to overcome each week’s blockers. The consultant pulls in additional specialized resources as needed and helps advocate for the participant (i.e. making new connections, posing questions to SMEs, or doing research on their behalf for technical items)

PEER ADVISING 

Between workshop sessions, participants stay in touch and accountable to one-another using Slack. Using the blockers listed during the check-in, participants will work to find resources for one another, offer guidance, and pose questions.

A series of interactive exercises to help you identify new and improved strategies to reach and communicate with your customers. Leave with a better understanding of the true value of customer relationships, and how to leverage that value for the benefit of your business.

Learn about the prototyping process from Viola Sutanto, the creative force behind Maika goods. She'll demystify the prototyping process and you'll leave the workshop with a better understanding of the soft goods manufacturing process.

RSVP Required

Free to attend

Accelerator

Cohort Three - MVP and To-Market Plan

Six to eight participants develop their own detailed product launch plan. Participants commit to 1.5 hours for group sessions and an additional hour for one-on-one meetings.

TAKEAWAYS 

• Using Iterative/design-thinking, clients will create an executable product plan

• Learn how to find their product market fit in low risk ways 

• Participants will learn project management basics 

• Develop a detailed product launch plan with milestones

• Learn how to create a pitch deck and present their proposals 

Program Dates 4/15-5/18 
90 minute weekly group session Thursdays (4/15, 4/22, 4/29)
Weekly one-on-one consultation (flexible dates/times)

Methods 

We recognize that different participants benefit from a range of approaches to the program materials to fully absorb and implement them. This program is structured such that a variety of supported solo, one-on-one, and small group work is available to all participants. With a mix of cohort group workshops, one-on-one consulting, and accountability/peer advising on Slack, participants receive peer and advisor support. THe program encourages participants to iterate quickly and shift thinking by showing examples of nimble product developments that are low-cost and effective. 

The program model is created using project management, lean manufacturing, and SCRUM processes. 

COHORT WORKSHOPS 

Each weekly workshop focuses on one portion of the product launch plan process. In addition to providing the ‘lecture’ to build the framework, each session includes a guest speaker who has the experience of pivoting into product. 

ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTING

Weekly consulting sessions help each participant troubleshoot any issues they’re having to overcome each week’s blockers. The consultant pulls in additional specialized resources as needed and helps advocate for the participant (i.e. making new connections, posing questions to SMEs, or doing research on their behalf for technical items)

PEER ADVISING 

Between workshop sessions, participants stay in touch and accountable to one-another using Slack. Using the blockers listed during the check-in, participants will work to find resources for one another, offer guidance, and pose questions.

We’re bringing back hustle circle and this time it’s virtual. We’ve missed you and can’t wait to reconnect and build new connections.
RSVP Here

Kickoff: Group Two - MVP and To-Market Plan

Six to eight participants develop their own detailed product launch plan. Participants commit to 1.5 hours for group sessions and an additional hour for one-on-one meetings.

TAKEAWAYS 

• Using Iterative/design-thinking, clients will create an executable product plan

• Learn how to find their product market fit in low risk ways 

• Participants will learn project management basics 

• Develop a detailed product launch plan with milestones

• Learn how to create a pitch deck and present their proposals 

Program Dates 4/15-5/18 
90 minute weekly group session Thursdays (4/15, 4/22, 4/29)
Weekly one-on-one consultation (flexible dates/times)

Methods 

We recognize that different participants benefit from a range of approaches to the program materials to fully absorb and implement them. This program is structured such that a variety of supported solo, one-on-one, and small group work is available to all participants. With a mix of cohort group workshops, one-on-one consulting, and accountability/peer advising on Slack, participants receive peer and advisor support. THe program encourages participants to iterate quickly and shift thinking by showing examples of nimble product developments that are low-cost and effective. 

The program model is created using project management, lean manufacturing, and SCRUM processes. 

COHORT WORKSHOPS 

Each weekly workshop focuses on one portion of the product launch plan process. In addition to providing the ‘lecture’ to build the framework, each session includes a guest speaker who has the experience of pivoting into product. 

ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTING

Weekly consulting sessions help each participant troubleshoot any issues they’re having to overcome each week’s blockers. The consultant pulls in additional specialized resources as needed and helps advocate for the participant (i.e. making new connections, posing questions to SMEs, or doing research on their behalf for technical items)

PEER ADVISING 

Between workshop sessions, participants stay in touch and accountable to one-another using Slack. Using the blockers listed during the check-in, participants will work to find resources for one another, offer guidance, and pose questions.