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Accelerating Veteran-Led Startups

Get the insights, advantages, and 'tough love' your startup needs with VSN's Virtual Pre-Accelerator Program.

VSN is a dedicated resource for all U.S. Veteran entrepreneurs and the ecosystem stakeholders that support them.

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We proudly support entrepreneurs from all branches of the military:

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VSN: The Ultimate 'Unfair Advantage'

Substance(ial) Preparation

VSN’s 3-Phase: 9-Stage process focuses your thoughts and preparations on substance over style. VSN helps you develop meaningful answers to all of the fundamental questions every serious investor will ask about your startup.

Actionable Feedback

VSN’s team of auditors, editors and evaluators provides comprehensive feedback throughout every phase of the program. Receive detailed reports with the actionable feedback needed to take your stand-alone presentations to the next level.

Brilliant
Results

VSN’s interactive process delivers the insights needed to polish your investor pitch. Your optimized executive summary can be used to effectively promote your startup to angel groups, accelerators, VCs and every potential investor.

Dragons' Den without the Fire

Shark Tank without the Blood

Another Success Story

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Aaron Gibson, Founder; Hurree; Belfast, UK

“SVN’s startup evaluation program completely transformed our business plan and operational focus. The results: our first major client and almost US$500,000 in funding – both within six months! A thousand ... make that 500,000, thanks!”

Prepare For Every Opportunity

Stand out from the crowd and make a GREAT first impression with an optimized Executive Summary for all your opportunities!

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Compelling Results

♦   11 countries on 4 continents  were represented in the first round of startups

♦   33% of all participants have secured investment - over US$14 million and counting

♦   Additional results include multiple liquidity events and accelerator selections

Features & Benefits

All the Essentials

VSN’s 15-section executive summary covers every essential topic you need to address.

Structured Substance

VSN’s ‘O-C-R’ sequence helps structure and showcase your (in)credible plan for success.

Tough Love

We give you the objective feedback you need to hear… ‘want’ it or not.

Feedback BEFORE the Pitch

Receive investor insights on your pitch BEFORE engaging potential investors.

Time & Place

Participate at your convenience from any internet connected device.

Speed You Need

You control the pace and we match it; allowing you to finish when you want to.

Universal Catalyst

VSN improves your odds of selection and ROI from participating in other programs.

Promotion & Referrals

Quality startups are promoted to investors by VSN’s marketing team and resources.

No Success Fees

No backend costs to dilute your hard earned investment proceeds.

No Equity Expense

We let you keep all your equity for when you really need to ‘spend’ it.

Testimonial

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Patrick K.
, Founder & CEO
San Francisco, CA

“The quality and quantity of feedback we received from SVN was amazing! We repeatedly use our resulting executive summary content to apply for various accelerators and funding opportunities. SVN has made a huge difference by making that a simple, efficient, and often successful process!”

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