MTI Services
Mentorship Services for Eligible Companies:
Business Development
Very few entrepreneurs are fortunate enough to have all the right contacts and resources in place. We focus on two main activities designed to provide leverage for member companies - Networking Opportunities with potential customers, potential investors and relevant service providers, and Advisory Programs that help entrepreneurs with specific business development issues.
Venture Feedback
In addition to regular reviews with MTI Staff & Advisors, startup founders can receive feedback on their business proposition from an audience of advisors, investors, attorneys, successful entrepreneurs, consultants, and technology managers.
MTI Workshops
Sign up for concentrated MBA-style workshops teaching the finer points of business negotiation, project valuation, building management teams and more.
SARTA Executive Round Table
These events provide CEOs the opportunity to network and explore real-world managerial challenges.
Technology Commercialization
MTI helps regional research organization such as UC-Davis to reach out to local entrepreneurs. The Technology Commercialization Program provides a valuable forum where technology partners present information about intellectual property available for licensing.
Advisory and Coaching Programs
We work with companies to review their business milestone priorities and provide coaching and access to advisory services that will assist in achieving the desired results. As part of this process we reference the major product development and commercialization milestones that most companies must address during the start-up phase.
Introductions to MTI Advisors
MTI actively recruits experienced advisors, who are prepared to operate on a pro bono basis and are motivated by the opportunity to gain early exposure to some of Sacramento's most promising businesses. Advisors are chosen for their relevant expertise, specific market knowledge and for the ability to make introductions to target customers and potential business partners of member companies.
Entrepreneur Coaching
Where necessary, we work closely with entrepreneurs to help them identify critical milestones, build an effective team and allocate resources to ensure they stay on track. We also advise companies on production of sales tools and funding documents. Typically we will also engage with relevant MTI Advisors to review presentation strategies and materials, and coach entrepreneurs on presentation skills.
Progress Reviews
We perform regular (at least quarterly) reviews of each company's progress against key performance milestones. This allow us to keep track of the help that is being provided and measure the prospects for success of each company. This enables us to measure the value and effect of the services being provided by MTI, and to adjust and augment them for maximum effect.
IT Services
Our objective is to provide companies with efficient and effective IT solutions that can be critical to successfully launching their business. We provide all member companies with access to our in-house high speed network and Internet access via T1 lines, plus web site home page design and hosting.
Business Studies, Student Interns
MTI is working with local Business Schools such as UC-Davis Graduate School of Management and CSUS Center for Small Business to provide management assistance, business studies and qualified, mature student interns. Typical projects include website design, market analysis, competitive research, business planning and product planning.
Press Releases
Through our relationship with local PR and marketing consultants, we assist member companies to create and deliver press releases locally, nation wide and globally.
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