The Doers is an innovative international educational and mentoring program based on the best practices in technological entrepreneurship for IT/mobile/internet startups interested in entering the Russian and global markets, or those wishing to acquire new knowledge in the field of entrepreneurship, design their startup idea, or join a startup team for valuable experience.

Topics

•  B2C and B2B markets for IT/web/mobile in Russia
•  Local customer development (with the help of Russian English-speaking volunteers)
•  Fundraising in Russia, Russian VC market
•  Local entrepreneurship support infrastructure
•  Specifics of Russian business legislation
•  Marketing communications & PR for IT startups
•  Public speaking & presentation skills

Program format

• Online knowledge database
• Lectures delivered by guest speakers
• Experienced trackers to provide help, support and feedback
• Working in teams of 3 to 4 people – the most effective environment for generating ideas and peer-to-peer motivation
• International community and networking – a productive ecosystem that allows you to master new tips and tricks on business development and business contacts
• Teambuilding – the secret weapon of every entrepreneur!

Who can attend?

•  Students with business ideas or a dream to develop IT startups 
•  Students who want to get experience in working as part of a startup team
•  Startup leaders/entrepreneurs looking to acquire new contacts and test-drive their product or idea on the Russian market
•  Employees of innovative companies and corporations