Asheville Entrepreneurs Invited to Hatch Their Big Ideas At HatchThis
About HatchThis
Based in the heart of Asheville, HatchThis is an event that nurtures entrepreneurial spirit and seeks to transform innovative ideas into reality. This year, the weekend-long party promises not just networking, expert guidance and even an opportunity to win a mind-blowing $20,000 in prizes. The event is hosted by a powerful trio of organizers – Hatch AVL Foundation, Venture Asheville, and AVL Digital Nomads.
Modelled around the concept of “pitch, select, create, and present”, HatchThis is open to anyone with a unique business idea. Participants pitch their ideas, with the most popular ones selected for further exploration and development. The winning participants then collaborate with a team to design a prototype, gather user feedback, receive coaching, and finally, present their deck to real-world investors. Besides the invaluable opportunity to learn and grow, participants also stand a chance to win a whopping $5,000 cash seed funding package.
When and Where?
Asheville’s aspiring entrepreneurs who are ready to go from dreamers to doers are invited to HatchThis from Friday, Sept. 27 to Sunday, Sept. 29 at the Hatch Innovation Hub. The general public will be given a chance to catch a glimpse of the final pitches on Sunday.
Spreading the Word
News of this amazing opportunity is being spread across social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Nextdoor and LinkedIn, among others, to encourage as many entrepreneurs as possible to participate. Through the sharing of the event link, the local community is urged to become part of supporting and nurturing home-grown talent and business ideas.
Benefits of Participating in HatchThis
Beyond the possibility of winning up to $20,000 in prizes, the chance to bring your business idea to this event is freighted with benefits. HatchThis allows for the creation of in-depth business networks and the opportunity to work with experts who can provide guidance and advice for business growth. It also provides tools to refine business pitches and ideas, making them investor-ready. Additionally, HatchThis offers the potential of gaining real-life feedback and thereby improving the proposal, and its implementation.
Asheville’s Thriving Business Community
Asheville’s entrepreneurial community is thriving, thanks to events like HatchThis that aim to bolster business ideas and drive economic growth. This cohesion of experts, budding entrepreneurs and investors in one place leads to the cross-pollination of ideas, business growth and community development.
Conclusion
As an event that promotes creativity, innovation, and economic development, HatchThis provides an invaluable platform for entrepreneurs in Asheville. By turning dreamers into doers and providing an ample amount of resources and support, Asheville continues to establish itself as a city of thriving businesses and big ideas.
