Hosted by the Boston Blockchain Association ( https://bostonblockchainassociation.com/who-we-are )
Sponsored by the Algorand Foundation ( https://algorand.foundation/about-us )

FREE and FULLY VIRTUAL

The Boston Blockchain Association: “Gateway to Blockchain Entrepreneurship” is a 9-week summer program designed to expose students to applications of Blockchain, introduce them to the players pushing the technology forward, and fully immerse them in a from-scratch team Blockchain startup-plan competition. Each week consists of an hour speaker series from a Blockchain Startup Founder, Business Leader, or Venture Capitalist consisting of a discussion on their own experience, networking, and advice on a part of the startup conception process.

The program launch is in direct response to the idea that talent is left out of the ecosystem due to unnecessary barriers. Rather than being curriculum-driven, “The Gateway” exposes students to the Blockchain ecosystem through applied learning and human-centric interaction: enabling students to envision how their own skills and background can provide value in the space. This program is designed to welcome students of all backgrounds, genders, and career interests to the possibilities of Blockchain technology.

Highlights:
· Team Startup Competition (Monetary prizes provided by the Algorand Foundation)
· Certification in Blockchain Entrepreneurship
· Valuable Connections with Industry Leaders

Schedule:
(* Schedule also includes supplementary virtual meetup each Sunday to collaborate with student startup team.)
· Week #1 (June 1) - Intro to BBA and Blockchain Concepts
· Week #2 (June 8) - Blockchain Success Stories (Examples of successful Blockchain ventures)
· Week #3 (June 15) - Ideation - How do you identify problems and brainstorm solutions?
· Week #4 (June 22) - Risk-Taking Contrast (Enterprise/Startup) - Why are startups needed for innovation?
· Week #5 (June 29) - Investors Take - What do investors look for in a concept?
· Off for the week of July 4th
· Week #6 (July 13) - Technical Considerations - How do you choose a Blockchain infrastructure?
· Week #7 (July 20 - Marketing and Driving Adoption of a Blockchain-Enabled Solution
· Week #8 (July 27) - The Future of Blockchain- Where is this ecosystem going and how are you preparing?
· Week #9 (August 3) - Final Pitch Night (* Event Length TBD)

Requirements:
1. Greater Boston Based Undergraduate Study in Any Concentration (Program is all online.)
2. Entrepreneurial Attitude
3. Hustle

LIMITED SPOTS - Rolling-Application - Apply Soon!