Bangor PreFlight 2015

Thinking about Top Gun? Applications for Top Gun 2016 open December 2^nd!
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Applying to Top Gun is easy! The process involves completing a Business Model Canvas, submitting a brief application and presenting a pitch with a slide deck to members of the Top Gun Advisory Board.

What is Top Gun PreFlight?

PreFlight is designed to help entrepreneurs submit the best Top Gun application that they can, and in the process move their business forward!  PreFlight sessions offer assistance in three areas that entrepreneurs need both in the Top Gun application process, and in launching or growing their business. 

Haven’t ever done a pitch and don’t know what a Business Model Canvas is? No Worries! You can sign up for one of our PreFlight workshops where you can learn about the basics of pitching, Business Model Canvas and get feedback on your pitch.

The cost is $50.00. For that cost you can join us for 1 or all of these PreFlight learning sessions. 

Our PreFlight training dates//topics are:

Business Model Canvas and Pitching Basics

The Business Model Canvas is a tool taught in Top Gun Prep, and Top Gun to help entrepreneurs identify the areas of their businesses that need their attention next. This hands-on workshop teaches Business Model Canvas by doing, and provides mentor feedback on your BMC. 

Ptiching Basics will teach what’s in a Basic Business Pitch (if it’s new to you), and provide feedback on your pitch for your Top Gun interview (or other purposes). 

1/5 11:30 am - 1 pm, Bangor Chamber of Commerce, 20 South St, Bangor
1/6 5 pm - 6:30 pm, 44 Central St, Bangor
1/12 7:30 am - 9:30 am, Bangor Chamber of Commerce, 20 South St, Bangor 
1/13 12 pm - 1:30 pm, Target Technology Center, 20 Godfrey Dr, Orono

Mentoring Sessions

Mentors are a big part of the Top Gun experience. These 20 minute private sessions with mentors will help you identify key issues that you need to be working on, either in Top Gun or on your own. 

January 20, 2016, Target Technology Incubator, 20 Godfrey Drive, Orono
January 21, 2016, Machias Savings Bank, 581 Wilson Street, Brewer
January 22, 2016, Target Technology Incubator, 20 Godfrey Drive, Orono

You may attend all of these sessions or just one, depending on your needs. Please make sure to reserve and choose all of the dates you plan on attending.

*You do not need to be applying to Top Gun 2016 to attend these learning sessions.