slide 1: Advancing The Next Wave of
Collegiate Founders of Color
slide 2: Message From the Founder
Thank you for taking the time to learn about Student Dream. We execute the critical work of unlocking the
power of a dream. Since moving to New York City in 2012 I’ve been amazed at the power of innovation and
entrepreneurship. It’s ability to solve problems expand the limits of creativity and create jobs is clear.
However there continues to be a lack of experience among some of the most brilliant minds in our world today
– collegiate students of color. They’re the future leaders our world depends on yet lack the resources needed
to turn their ideas into great companies. This is why I created Student Dream. Our programs aim to connect
millions of collegiate students of color to the skills people and funding needed to succeed. So far we’ve
launched 7 companies that are already making their mark on the world. We’re literally shaping what innovation
looks like.
As an integral part of the innovation economy I invite you to join in the dreams of thousands of students
looking to use the tools of innovation entrepreneurship and imagination to create new companies and help
sustain existing ones. What’s your Student Dream
-Nena Ugwuomo
Founder President
slide 3: The Problem: Untapped Talent
No Startup Education
+
No Startup Exposure
Millions of Students Unequipped
to Contribute and Compete
National Founders Race
Internet Seed Series A Jan-June 2010
Black Hispanic
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slide 4: Experiential Entrepreneurship
We Train Collegiate Students of Color T o Launch Startups
-BlHackathon ‘15
slide 5: Our Programs
Incubate and Accelerate High Growth Companies In Person and Online
Community Mentorship Training
I Have a Dream Innovation Summit
An annual summit to highlight and
accelerate entrepreneurship at minority
serving institutions.
BlHackathon
24 hour Black History Month event
where students build solutions to
challenges faced by the black community
Venture Mentors
Matches student teams with
experienced entrepreneurs
investors and domain experts
30 Day Challenge
A service learning experience where
students build foundational startup
skills and sample what it’s like to start
a company.
SD Accelerator
An 8 week pre seed accelerator for
HBCU students alum and faculty
Summer
ACCELRATE
2yr Goal
Growth
Company
School Year
INCUBATE
slide 6: Mekonah Myers
Student Profile: High on Passion. Low on Strategy
Black Latino Native American college students 18-25
21 Year old junior Medgar Evers College
“I want to start a business but have no clue where to begin”
• 100 Historically Black Colleges Universities
• 242 Hispanic Association of Colleges Universities
• Campuses across the globe
slide 7: WhoseYourLandlord Case Study
A Vertically focused version of angie’s list focused on landlord ratings
CEO/Co-founder: Ofo Ezeugwu |T emple ‘2013 |Student Dream Alum
Incubator Participation Resulted In:
• Addition of software engineer advisor to team
• 30000 Raised In Angel Funding
• Acceptance into Dreamit Accelerator
slide 8: 400+ Trained
7 T eams Launched
27 Universities Represented
100000+ Raised by Students
Impact To Date
slide 9: Our Results
Mindset. Knowledge. Experience. Wealth
1. Students Who Think Innovatively
2. Students With Knowledge and Experience in Venture Creation
3. Strengthened Strategy Network and Access T o Capital
4. Business Milestones Achieved
slide 10: Rudy Jessop - CTO
Experienced Developer
Clientele includes Calvin
Klein Jazz at Lincoln Center
Nena Ugwuomo - President
Howard University Alum
Leadership training from Nielsen GA
Harvard and Business Model Foundry
The Dream Team
slide 11: Board of Directors
Desiree Watson
Entrepreneur
Eric Shashoua
Serial Entrepreneur
Antonio Tangarife
Expert T echnologist
Nena Ugwuomo
President
Bill King
CFO
slide 12: Past and Present Partners
slide 13: SD Accelerator Summer 2016 Pilot
Giving high performing founders the training network and capital for business growth
slide 14: Prospective Founders for Pilot
Developing Software Solutions Across Industries
Denisha Kuhlor
Mount St. Vincent Sophmore
Founder Plucked Admissions
Vertical: Education
Saurav Aryal
Howard Senior
Founder Songum
Vertical: Music
Amina Yamusah
Princeton Alum
Founder BLOC
Vertical: Career Advancement
Robert Greenfield IV
Umichigan Senior
Founder Nomsy
Vertical: Health
slide 15: Accelerator Design
It’s who you know and what you learn from them
Component Description
Venture Creation
Leadership Training
Business Model Design Customer Development
Unit Economics Sales and Marketing.
Mentorship
Community
SD matches student founders with experienced
entrepreneurs investors and subject matter experts.
slide 16: Budget – Accelerates 5 Companies 10 Students
Budget Item Description Project
Personnel CEO Program Manager Marketing Admin
16000
Program
Student Workspace Supplies Transportation Housing Travel
Stipend Seed Prize Group Meals Two Outings Retreat
80000
Contractors Photo Video Speakers
4000
TOTAL BUDGET Personnel Program Contractors
100000
slide 17: Join The Dream Team As A Financial Partner
Friend 100+
Core T eam 500+
Visionary 1000+
Gifts can be made one time or through monthly installments.
-I Have A Dream Summit ‘16
Advocate 5000+
History Maker 10000+
slide 18: Corporate Sponsors
Transforming What Innovation Looks Like
Access T op Diverse Innovators
At summits events and through our online resume book
Engage Employees
Through our venture mentors program
Expand Impact
Among our audience of 2500 students 30 universities and regional
startup communities.
Chidimma Nwankwo
Howard University
Founder Poshrite
Dream Job: CMO
Dream Industry: Beauty
Dream Region: Nigeria
Amaurys Grullon
School of Visual Arts
Founder GET Studios
Dream Job: Creative Director
Dream Industry: Digital Media
Dream Region: New York
slide 19: Corporate Sponsorship Levels
EXECUTIVE 50000+
• Unlimited opportunity to promote programs to founders and interns
• 5 complimentary tickets and booth space at Demo Day
• Premium access to online resume book
• 1 Judge seats and 5 minute promotional spot at Demo Day
CORE 25000+
• 2 complimentary tickets and booth space at Demo Day
• Premium access to online resume book
• 1 Judge Seat at Demo Day
ADVOCATE 10000+
• 2 complimentary tickets to Demo Day
• Digital and Offline Promotion of Corporate Opportunities
Sponsorship opportunities are structured around annual giving levels and individual sponsorships of specific program initiatives
and events. Whatever your company’s interest and objectives whether it be for full scale involvement at a national level or for a
more targeted approach we’ll work with you to develop a partnership plan to meet your company’s objectives.
slide 20: Let’s Collaborate
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Nena Ugwuomo | Founder President
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