Process

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OUR PROCESS

Elev Labs has a standard process that adapts to fit your business model. We combine hands-on support with training to give you everything you need to bring your company or idea to the next level. One more thing: forget one-on-one mentoring. We don't believe in that. We believe in five, ten, or even twenty-on-one mentoring. You don't just have someone helping you, you have an entire team dedicated to your success.

The first thing we'll do is identify the phase you're in. This will allow you and us to more thoroughly understand the needs of your business.

Once we know where you are, we'll take you through our innovative labs to give you all the base skills you need to effectively design and run your business.

We're with you for the long-haul. After you go through the initial lab sequence (which you can always go back to), you'll enter our 'Outer Space' and receive continued support.

What stage are you in?

By identifying which stage your business is in, we'll be able to more quickly and properly help you grow. Click through the phases below to find the one that best describes you.

Stage One: Planning Your Build

Okay, so, you've come up with a great idea! Congratulations! Now what..? 


During Stage One, we'll start by hammering out the fine details of your idea. What type of company are you? What structure will you take on? Who's your target market? Most importantly, where do you want to go? And, how are you going to get there? No worries, you'll go through our full, intensive suite of labs to answer all of these questions and more.


You need a lot of help and that's why you're here. Woohoo! 

Your company is in Stage One. 

Stage Two: Assembly

You’ve thought this through. You still haven’t gotten off the ground, but you have a solid idea and you’re ready to get started. 


During Stage Two, we'll start by reviewing some of the basics, and make sure that you have an in-depth business plan that allows you to focus on execution. Then, it's time to get moving, the fun part begins. We'll develop the logistics and physical aspects of your idea, really bringing it to life.


We can't wait to watch you take your first steps. You're in Stage Two.


Stage Three: Ready for Liftoff

You’re on your way to success. You have a small team, a website, a concrete idea, and you’ve already begun to learn. You might have had your first customer, or maybe you haven’t had any. 


If you're in this stage, we'll make sure that you're ready for an influx of customers by reviewing your logistic protocols and financial needs, making upgrades as needed. Then, we'll shift our focus heavily towards marketing and outreach, to get customers in the door. A big part of this Stage is seeing what works and what doesn't, and knowing how to analyze then interpret that data. 


You’re ready to really let your business 

take flight. Welcome to Stage Three.


Stage Four: Airborne

You’re on your way to the Fortune 500. You know what you’re doing. You’ve got a decent amount of sales. You’re on your way up and need some help to keep on going and take from the skies to the stars.


This is a very modular stage. When you're here, the needs of each startup are unique. Maybe you need to better organize your leadership team, revise some outdated procedures, expand to new markets, or launch a new product. Maybe you need help connecting with new investors or organizing a fundraising campaign. The possibilities are endless!


Houston, we have liftoff. 

Cheers to Stage Four, baby!

What stage are you in?

By identifying which stage your business is in, we'll be able to more quickly and properly help you grow. Click through the phases below to find the one that best describes you.

Stage One: Planning Your Build

Okay, so, you've come up with a great idea! Congratulations! Now what..? 


During Stage One, we'll start by hammering out the fine details of your idea. What type of company are you? What structure will you take on? Who's your target market? Most importantly, where do you want to go? And, how are you going to get there? No worries, you'll go through our full, intensive suite of labs to answer all of these questions and more.


You need a lot of help and that's why you're here. Woohoo! Your company is in Stage One. 

Stage Two: Assembly

You’ve thought this through. You still haven’t gotten off the ground, but you have a solid idea and you’re ready to get started. 


During Stage Two, we'll start by reviewing some of the basics, and make sure that you have an in-depth business plan that allows you to focus on execution. Then, it's time to get moving, the fun part begins. We'll develop the logistics and physical aspects of your idea, really bringing it to life.


We can't wait to watch you take your first steps. You're in Stage Two.


Stage Three: Ready for Liftoff

You’re on your way to success. You have a small team, a website, a concrete idea, and you’ve already begun to learn. You might have had your first customer, or maybe you haven’t had any. 


If you're in this stage, we'll make sure that you're ready for an influx of customers by reviewing your logistic protocols and financial needs, making upgrades as needed. Then, we'll shift our focus heavily towards marketing and outreach, to get customers in the door. A big part of this Stage is seeing what works and what doesn't, and knowing how to analyze then interperate that data. 


You’re ready to really let your business take flight. Welcome to Stage Three.


Stage Four: Airborne

You’re on your way to the Fortune 500. You know what you’re doing. You’ve got a decent amount of sales. You’re on your way up and need some help to keep on going and take from the skies to the stars.


This is a very modular stage. When you're here, the needs of each startup are unique. Maybe you need to better organize your leadership team, revise some outdated procedures, expand to new markets, or launch a new product. Maybe you need help connecting with new investors or organizing a fundraising campaign. The possibilties are endless!


Houston, we have liftoff. Cheers to Stage Four, baby!

Need some seed capital? We got you.

We already told you that we're invested in you. But why not get more invested? By being apart of the Elev Labs Community you receive access to a special pool of seed funding to take your business to the skies. Available exclusively for Elev Labs Pioneers. 
Learn more about the Elev Foundation Learn more about the Elev Foundation

TOUR THE ELEV LABS 

Our lab-based process is uniquely designed to give Pioneer Ventures everything they need to get started, and makes sure they're always working with the brightest minds in the field. 

Bootstrapping Lab

This is your first stop. Here, we'll explore the basics of your business and answer some key questions that will guide you throughout the future of your company. You can think of this lab as building the DNA of your startup. We'll craft up mission and vision statements, do some target market research, and get you ready to hit the ground running.

Product Lab

What do you do? No, but really, what do you do? It's one thing to "help students grow businesses." It's another to design and lead a series of labs led by the brightest young minds from around the world to help students innovate and create startups. See the difference? We'll refine your idea into a straightforward service or product. 

Finance Lab

At the end of the day, money is a vital resource for businesses. It takes money to make money, and getting more is never easy. We'll help you build an operating budget for your business, slim down on expenses, and calculate all the key financial metrics needed for your business. The Finance Lab is a critical step in transforming your idea into a company.

Logistics Lab

Once volume starts ramping up and the customers are flowing in, you'll need to keep organized. The internal systems required to meet customer demands become exponentially more complex as you grow. In this Lab, we'll run through all of the logistical kinks you may encounter and get ahead of them by constructing in-depth operations systems.

Management Lab

Leading a team, it sounds easy, but in a startup environment, it's just not. Things are happening and evolving 24/7. Ideas are constantly flowing, there's always tons to be done, and there are no off days. This can be a lot for anyone. We'll work with you to develop structure and skills to stay on top of a startup environment and effectively lead your team.

Marketing Lab

You might have the best idea in the world. But, if nobody even knows you exist, what good is that idea? Marketing is often thought of to be one of the most vital, and complex, parts of running a business. We'll arm you with all the tools and knowledge needed to market effectively, create advertising campaigns, and more. 

Fundraising Lab

Remember that Finance Lab from earlier? Sometimes, the money that it takes to grow your business can't be cut, so where will you get more funding? This Lab will explore all of your options for raising funds, help you set up meetings and prepare to potentially take on investors, crowd-source funding, and anything else you may need for that extra round of funding.

TOUR THE ELEV LABS 

Our lab-based process is uniquely designed to give Pioneer Ventures everything they need to get started, and makes sure they're always working with the brightest minds in the field. 

Bootstrapping Lab

This is your first stop. Here, we'll explore the basics of your business and answer some key questions that will guide you throughout the future of your company. You can think of this lab as building the DNA of your startup. We'll craft up mission and vision statements, do some target market research, and get you ready to hit the ground running.

Product Lab

What do you do? No, but really, what do you do? It's one thing to "help students grow businesses." It's another to design and lead a series of labs led by the brightest young minds from around the world to help students innovate and create startups. See the difference? We'll refine your idea into a straightforward service or product. 

Finance Lab

At the end of the day, money is a vital resource for businesses. It takes money to make money, and getting more is never easy. We'll help you build an operating budget for your business, slim down on expenses, and calculate all the key financial metrics needed for your business. The Finance Lab is a critical step in transforming your idea into a company.

Logistics Lab

Once volume starts ramping up and the customers are flowing in, you'll need to keep organized. The internal systems required to meet customer demands become exponentially more complex as you grow. In this Lab, we'll run through all of the logistical kinks you may encounter and get ahead of them by constructing in-depth operations systems.

Management Lab

Leading a team, it sounds easy, but in a startup environment, it's just not. Things are happening and evolving 24/7. Ideas are constantly flowing, there's always tons to be done, and there are no off days. This can be a lot for anyone. We'll work with you to develop structure and skills to stay on top of a startup environment and effectively lead your team.

Marketing Lab

You might have the best idea in the world. But, if nobody even knows you exist, what good is that idea? Marketing is often thought of to be one of the most vital, and complex, parts of running a business. We'll arm you with all the tools and knowledge needed to market effectively, create advertising campaigns, and more. 

Fundraising Lab

Remember that Finance Lab from earlier? Sometimes, the money that it takes to grow your business can't be cut, so where will you get more funding? This Lab will explore all of your options for raising funds, help you set up meetings and prepare to potentially take on investors, crowd-source funding, and anything else you may need for that extra round of funding.

Who's in control? Oh, that's right, you.

While our process does have some structure up front, you're in control of what you do and when you do it. Want to spend an extra few days in a lab? Great, we're happy to support additional learning. Need a refresher down the line? We can always bring you back to a previous lab. Heard something you LOVE and want to ask your Lab Scientist a few extra questions? That's what we're here for.

Welcome to outer space

Houston, we have lift off! Throughout your entire experience you'll get access to our 'Spaces.' These spaces supplement the work you do in labs to provide all types of ad hoc support even after your initial lab sequence. 

01 The Success Space

01 The Success Space

01 The Success Space

Timely calls with our executive team will ensure that you're always on track. We'll find ways to improve, set goals, provide hands-on support, and offer general guidance. This is the meat and potatoes of Elev Labs. (We'd say bread and butter, but we're big on staying healthy.)

02 The Community Space

02 The Community Space

02 The Community Space

Our community is hand-picked to be a family. If you need a bounce board for ideas, another perspective, or just get stuck and need to be hyped up, our community of Pioneers, adult advisors, corporate partners, and other connections has your back.

03 The Pro Space

03 The Pro Space

03 The Pro Space

Sometimes you need someone who is highly skilled in one specific area. You need a pro. That's why we maintain a group of pros who are ready to help in a moments notice, in addition to exclusive partnerships with service providers. All included with the Elev Experience.

We're ready. Are you?

If you're ready to become a Pioneer and join the Elev Community, click the button below to be taken to our interest form.
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