This document provides updates on several entrepreneurship programs run by Rocket Hatch. It summarizes the activities, outcomes, and impacts of programs focused on networking events, a 9-week business startup course, a weekend startup competition for high school students, an entrepreneur support group, an investor day event, and a pre-accelerator program to prepare startups. Testimonials from participants highlight the funding, jobs, and partnerships generated for local entrepreneurs and startups.

1. Program Update
​David Nuttall

2. INSPIRING, OPEN
NETWORKING AROUND
RELEVANT THEMES
Entrepreneur Focused
Intentionally Inclusive
Unexpected Venue
No-cost Hospitality
OUR FORMULA

3. Activity
2014: 4 Events 379 Attendees
2015: 3 Events 360 Attendance
Outcomes
Entrepreneurial Community Branding
New meetups emerged targeting
entrepreneurs, startups, and Millennials
Incidental Testimonials
IMPACT

4. EVOLVING
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5. EVOLVING
LANDSCAPE

6. David Nuttall, the artist and
cartographer behind
Artimaps, based in Lowe
Mill, has participated in most
Sip+Hatch events.There he
has discussed creative
ideas and possibilities with
other entrepreneurs and
met a key collaboratorfor
his Human Terrain series of
temporary maps drawn on
skin that has allowed the
series to take off.

7. Program Update
​Karen Wynne

9. 9-WEEK GUIDED ROAD-
TEST INTO STARTING A
SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS
Creative Atmosphere
Supportive Environment of Peers
Layman Terms
Based on Direct Customer Feedback
OUR FORMULA

10. Activity
Cohorts: 3
Businesses: 28
Entrepreneurs: 35
Outcomes
Funding: $38K
Jobs: 40-50
Entrepreneurial Community Building
IMPACT

12. “I learned so much more with my
CO.STARTERS cohorts than I did at
college; and I have a business
degree. I got the support I needed
as I was getting ready to open my
studio and was introduced to the
North Alabama Revolving Loan
which providedthe initial funding
I needed to get started.
Teri Hartmann
CO.STARTERS Graduate
Owner Designbyhart

13. Program Update
​Mary Ramsey

14. SHARK TANK EXPERIENCE
FOR HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENTS
Proven Program
Involve local businesses
Compressed (weekend) experience
Intentionally Inclusive
OUR FORMULA

15. Activity
9 Local Businesses / Teams
4-5 Students per team
10+ Schools (Public + Private + Home)
Global Ties Foreign Students
Local Mentors and Volunteers
Outcomes
Ideas Executed: ?
Testimonials*: ?
* How did the participation on 24Hour Generator
influenced the participant career
IMPACT

16. “In the software startup world,
diversity is talked about a lot,
but still seems to be comprised
mostly of white, 30-year-old
males, I want to encourage
students who might otherwise
not be exposed to
entrepreneurship to register for
this. I want young people to
step out of their normal world
and try something new.
Bryan Powell
CEO & Founder Metabahn
24Hour Generator Gold Sponsor

17. Program Update
​Alan Derrick

18. SUPPORT GROUP FOR
ENTREPRENEURS
Valuable Connections
Unbiased Feedback
Practical Knowledge
Meaningful Progress
OUR FORMULA

19. Activity
Community: 194 Total 91 Engaged
Meetups: 32 Public 11 Confidential
Membership: 22 members 2 groups
Outcomes
Ventures Formed
Partnerships Forged
Turnarounds Orchestrated
IMPACT

20. Rocket Hatch has filled a
gap in the Huntsville
entrepreneurship
environment. Their
institutions of support,
education, and networking
are amazing additions to
our vibrant and growing
community.
Nick Hanson
Founder ACE Creative Engagement
Brain Trust Member
Winner $16K in funding from
Alabama Launchpad
“

21. Program Update
​Eric Grigorian
INVESTOR
DAY

22. INVESTOR
DAY
SHARK TANK MEETS HUNTSVILLE
Accelerator & Pitch Competition Judges
Quality Production
Inspiring & Encouraging
Fun Networking
INVESTOR-ENTREPRENEUR MATCHING
Regional Investors
Fast-paced
Curated Entrepreneurs
Dynamic Panels

23. INVESTOR
DAY
IMPACT
Attendees: 212
Startups Promoted: 15
Direct Prizes: $7,500
Follow-onInvestment: $450,000
IMPACT
Attendees: ~200
Startups Promoted: 50+
Exposure: ~$400M represented
Follow-onActivity: confidential

24. Our participation in Rocket
Hatch events allowed us to
connect with several
funding opportunities.
These connections
eventually resulted in our
participation in Jumpstart
Foundry in Nashville and
Alabama Launchpad which
provided us with funding,
invaluable connections and
learning.
Alton Reich
Founder VitalMetrix
WillThis Fly? participant
Jumpstart Foundry: $150K
Alabama Launchpad: $100K
“

25. Program Update
​Antonio Montoya

26. PREACCELERATOR:
PLACEMENT
PREPARATION FOR
ENTPRENEURS
Targeted Network of
Accelerators & Competitions
Top LocalMentors
Track Record of Success
Streamlined Process
OUR FORMULA

27. Activity
Competitions: 1
Teams: 5
Mentors: 10
Outcomes
Winners: 3
Funding: $166K
IMPACT

28. I am happy to recommend
Rocket Hatch to startups
seeking coaching for
business plan or pitch
preparation.
Jeff Hammock
Founder MechOptix
Winner 2nd Place Will This Fly?
Winner $50K in funding from
Alabama Launchpad
“