1. OSU Site I-Corps Cohort
January 2017

2. Program Logistics OSU Site Program
Opening Workshop: Tuesday, January 10
Course Instruction
Group Review1: Thursday, January 19, 2 pm
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Group Review2: Wednesday, January 25, 3 pm
Closing Workshop: Wednesday, February 1, 8:30 am
Present Lessons Learned

3. Each week, your team will…
Learn elements of a business model
Business Model Canvas is a framework
Practice Lean principles
Talking to customers
Process & pace
Present your learnings to your peers
Accountability & Birds of a feather
Repeat for 3 weeks

4. READ Talking to Humans
This book will create a competitive advantage for you.
This will prepare you to overcome common obstacles faced when speaking to customers!
A free download of the book is available at

5. Homework Jan 19, 2017
Read “Talking to Humans” Watch Udacity Video Lesson 4: Channels Conduct a Minimum of 10 Interviews in Person or Skype Enter Information in Launchboard Determine if Hypotheses are Validated or Invalidated Prepare Presentation for Class

6. Presentation for Jan 19, 2017 Title Slide with Business Thesis
Include Interview Summary by Type
(In Person, Skype, Phone)
Updated Business Model Canvas
Status on Hypotheses Validated/Unvalidated
Hypotheses to Test for January 25