Upstart Garden, The Community of Opportunity in Central NJ
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The community is geared toward entrepreneurs, startups, fusing tech into small business, and building new opportunities for those with an idea, goal, or seek change.
Upstart Garden, The Community of Opportunity in Central NJ
- 1. The Greater Red Bank New Jersey, 2017
- 2. Locally Grown I grew up here in Red Bank and Little Silver starting young as an entrepreneur, and really loving my community as a kid, central jersey (which does exist), and my home state. Years later, after graduating RBRHS and Rider University, I spent 17 years in sales, marketing, digital, and technology. My shared vision with many others in the Red Bank area is were ready for a true startup, entrepreneur, tech scene now. Its supported by very solid surrounding communities that foster business growth initiatives. Its exciting. Join us, get involved! TJ Pingitore Founder, Upstart Garden Founder, Student Success U
- 3. Locally Grown Red Bank/Little Silver native Passion for community and home state of NJ RBRHS and Rider University graduate Professional career in sales, marketing, digital and technology Vision for Red Bank area is were ready for a true idea incubation and tech supported by solid communities that foster business growth initiatives. Join us, get involved! TJ Pingitore Founder, Upstart Garden Founder, Student Success U
- 4. The Community of Opportunity Entrepreneur. Startup. Business. Tech Hub. Connecting Central New Jersey. The Greater Red Bank New Jersey, 2017
- 5. Current Pulse on the Landscape Currently no startup tech hub exists in greater Red Bank Positive feedback from start-ups and business owners Greater Red Bank area has supportive communities New development aligns with our audience Co-work corporate space is being built at Smith Barney My Network of 2500+ organically grown of key influencers to connect 5
- 6. Build out the Central NJ Area as an Entrepreneur, Start-up, Business, and Tech hub by connecting people, groups, and fostering ideation with Red Bank being the central focused garden hub. Mission 2017
- 7. Objectives Build a collaborative audience Connect ideas Fuel existing business Launch startups and educate
- 9. SEED MAY-SEPT 2017 S P R O U T S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 7 Connec ting people exc ited about growth .
- 10. ENTREPRENEURS STARTUPS, OWNERS BUSINESS BUILDERS EXPERTS & TECHHEADS MOMS OR DADS WITH AN IDEA EVENTS TARGETED WORKSHOPS THINKTANKS IDEA SPRINTS LAUNCH SPRINTS DISCUSSION PANELS SPONSORS STARTUP PITCHES INVESTORS COLLEGE / INTERNS Activities with Passionate People 10
- 11. Cultivating An active community of specialists Collaborative Social Events Projects, Training, Workshops, Sprints Speakers on Hosted Content Panels Key Regional Supporting Sponsorships Investors and interns fueling startup growth A full garden operating guideline + Foundation
- 12. Aware Build audience Foster discussions Gain momentum NOVEMBER 2017 Plant Co-work space Like-minded Start-ups FEBRUARY 2018 Grow Establish the foundation Investment APRIL 2018 Nurture Accelerate growth Collaborative space Launch & grow start-ups TechBank 2018 AUGUST 2018 Our Approach
- 13. Connection Collaboration Creation Ideatio n Inspiratio n Educatio n Acceleration Launch Driving 13
- 15. Now Strategic Sponsors Starting with strategic, well-aligned sponsors Build alignment based on the core UG values and brand guidelines 15
- 16. Questions we ask every single member Have an idea? Want to get involved? Looking to start a business? Desire to accelerate your business? Do you have valuable skills to help a business grow? Maybe you just want to meet some new, innovative people? Have a network of people you would be open to sharing this with? u p s t a r t g a r d e n . c o m 16
- 17. upstartgarden.com *All press inquiries and sponsorship partner discussions can be directed to TJ. Contact Us You can reach out directly prior to our launch with any questions, feedback or assistance you would like to offer at: tjpingitore@gmail.c om 732-996-6575
- 18. The Community of Opportunity. Youre Invited u p s t a r t g a r d e n . c o m