Big Bang! Workshops
Gain the knowledge and skills you need to move from concept to company—and to effectively compete in the UC Davis Big Bang! Business Competition.
Big Bang! workshops are presented by leading business and investment community members and include hands-on activities and a Q&A period. All 2020/21 workshops meet on Zoom, require watching a training video prior to the the workshop, and are free and open to everyone. Join us online for an engaging, interactive learning experience. You don’t have to enter the competition to attend the workshops.
“The Big Bang! process turned our idea into a plan—and helped open countless doors to additional funding and growth opportunities.”
—Ryan Barr | Ph.D. Student | COO, RePurpose Energy
Become a Leader
Even if you don’t wish to become an entrepreneur, the leadership skills you learn through Big Bang! are valuable whatever career path you chose. You'll grow your ability to:
- Solve complex problems
- Be a part of and effectively lead cross-functional and cross-cultural teams
- Make connections and build your network
- Thrive in an uncertain environment
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Gain the knowledge and skills you need to move from concept to company—and to effectively compete in the UC Davis Big Bang! Business Competition.
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Competition Timeline
Gain the knowledge and skills you need to move from concept to company—and to effectively compete in the UC Davis Big Bang! Business Competition.
2020/21 Big Bang! and Little Bang! Events and Competition Timeline
October
10.22.20
Big Bang! Launch
10.27.20
Little Bang! Information Session + Team Formation
10.29.20
WORKSHOP: Starting Something That Matters
November
11.02.20 Connections
11.05.20 WORKSHOP: Defining the Problem and Solution
11.10.20 Mentoring Session
11.12.20 WORKSHOP: Making the Leap: Moving from Idea to Business
11.17.20 Connections
11.19.20 Little Bang! Poster Competition Session 1
December
12.08.20 Connections
12.10.20 WORKSHOP: Write to Win: Developing Your Executive Summary
12.15.20 Early Team Registration Deadline (submit team bios?) - for UC Mentor credits
January
| 01.12.21 | Connections |
| 01.14.21 | Workshop: Define and Validate Your Business Model |
| 01.21.21 | Optional Early Deadline: Submit Executive Summary + Team Bios; receive feedback from MBA students) |
| 01.26.21 | Connections |
| 01.28.21 | Workshop: Define Your Customer and Market + Customer Calls |
01.12.21 Connections
01.14.21 WORKSHOP: Define and Validate Your Business Model
01.21.21 Optional Early Feedback Deadline (submit Executive Summary + Team Bios) - for MBA feedback
01.26.21 Connections
01.28.21 WORKSHOP: Define Your Customer and Market + Customer Calls
February
02.04.21 WORKSHOP: Idea to Reality: Startup Business Bootcamp (Putting Your Best Foot Forward – 30 min) + Mentoring Session (1.5 hrs)
02.09.21 Connections
02.09.21 Little Bang! Poster Competition Session 2
02.18.21 WORKSHOP: Show Me the Money: Projecting and Presenting Financials
02.23.21 Round 1 Submission Deadline (Team Bios & Executive Summary)
02.25.21 WORKSHOP: Developing Your Startup Slide Deck
March
03.02.21 Connections
03.04.21 WORKSHOP: Pitching Like a Pro: Presenting Your Startup Slide Deck
03.18.21 Mentoring Session (after Round 1 notifications go out)
April
04.01.21 Round 2 Submission Deadline (Customer Call Summary; Video Pitch, Draft Pitch Deck)
04.06.21 Connections
04.08.21 WORKSHOP: Intellectual Property
04.30.21 Dry Run Presentations
May
05.13.21 Little Bang! Poster Competition Session 3
05.14.21 Final Presentations + Judging
05.26.21 Big Bang! Awards Ceremony
Click here for our library of Big Bang! workshops.
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