Join us for this informal online explainer event where we will unpack what our upcoming 10-week accelerator course, Startup First Steps, is and if it is right for you.

Open to everyone, connect with CodeBase representatives, regional partners, ecosystem stakeholders, and members of the tech community.

What is it?

Representatives from the Education Team at CodeBase will discuss how Startup First Steps provides education, mentorship and support for those at the early stages of their startup journey.

This online event will be hosted on Zoom and will consist of an overview of the course, followed by a Q&A session with the audience.

Registration

Once you have registered to attend you will receive confirmation of your ticket.

You will receive an email reminder prior to the event starting: it includes the link to join the event.

At any point, you can also access the link to join via the dedicated Eventbrite Online Page linked to your ticket.

What will I Learn?

This online event will unpack what you can expect from the Startup First Steps course, including the curriculum, perks, support and outcomes, as well as give you the opportunity to ask any questions to gauge if this is the right fit for you.

Learn more about the course here: https://www.techscaler.co.uk/education/startup-first-steps

Who’s involved in this event?

Presentation + Q&A:

• Natalie Hotchkiss (she/her), Education Programme Manager, CodeBase

• Shona Marsh (she/her), Head of Education Programmes, CodeBase

Event organisation:

• Anaïs Guillemaud (she/her), Head of Online Community, CodeBase

• Norette Ferns (she/her), Online Community Coordinator, CodeBase

With thanks to Jasmin Geissen (she/her), Marketing Coodinator, CodeBase, for her support.

What’s Techscaler?

Techscaler is a Scottish Government funded programme, delivered by CodeBase, and offers tailored support for everyone in Scotland who wants to build a startup, whether they are considering a career in startups or are developing, building and scaling an idea.

We offer Community and Member access to world-class education, a peer-led online and offline community, and flexible workspaces.

Techscaler membership is for any prospective or current startup founder, startup employees, or more broadly anyone who is involved in the Scottish tech ecosystem. Membership offers tailored support depending on your goals. When someone applies to become a Techscaler member, our team can direct applicants to the most suitable Techscaler support.

To find out more, watch this video on YouTube: “What is Techscaler and what does it mean for me and my region?”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDg48x6hMVw

What’s Startup First Steps?

Startup First Steps is a practical course, designed for current or prospective startup founders in Scotland who are in the early stages of their startup journey with the goal of getting a first version of your product into the market. The course is part of the Techscaler programme [http://www.techscaler.co.uk/join], which prospective or current startup founders, startup employees, or anyone involved in the Scottish tech ecosystem can apply for.

Learn more at: https://www.techscaler.co.uk/education/startup-first-steps

What other Education courses are available?

In addition to Startup First Steps, Techscaler offers other education courses to support members across the entire startup journey. These include:

• Startup Basics

• Startups Next Steps

• Reforge

For a further breakdown of the Techscaler education courses available, we encourage you to watch our recording of our ‘What is Techscaler’ event. The education overview is from 28:00 onwards. Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDg48x6hMVw.

We are CodeBase. We believe in startups for everyone and the power of community.

We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our culture - from our spaces and events, to our education programmes and community. In whatever way you interact with the CodeBase community, we require you to treat everyone with respect, regardless of background or personal beliefs.

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