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Thanks to a collaboration among Startup VirginiaThe Hive – Virginia Beach Resource Centerand the Business Development Center at Old Dominion University (BDC) we are delighted to offer this course at no cost.


The HIVE is a business resource center designed to support an innovative and entrepreneurial ecosystem in Virginia Beach. The HIVE offers mentorship, networking, and a variety of fundamental resources to those who need them.

About the Course

Are you ready to take the leap into entrepreneurship? Do you want to scale your business? Get started today with Startup Virginia's Entrepreneur Certificate Course!


Developed in partnership with industry experts, each class includes videos and resources, providing you with all the information you need to build your business strategically.

Course Overview

In this welcome video, Startup Virginia's executive director, Richard Wintsch, shares an overview of the Entrepreneur Certificate Course.

Course Curriculum

  Welcome
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  #1 Define Your Idea
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  #2 Establish Your Value Proposition
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  #3 Validate Your Customer Acquisition Strategy
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  #4 Create Your Marketing Strategy
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  #5 Leverage the Startup Sales Playbook
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  #6 Understand Startup Finance
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  #7 Develop Legal Strategies
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  #8 Discover Funding Options in Virginia
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  #9 Design Your Pitch Deck
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  Wrap-Up
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