What is CO.STARTERS? 
 CO.STARTERS is a 9-week facilitator-led course, offered once a week for three hours. The cohort based program equips aspiring entrepreneurs with the insights, relationships, and tools needed to turn ideas into action and turn a passion into a sustainable and thriving endeavor! Included: Course materials Free Discovery session for tech related businesses Access to Innovation Center events & networking opportunities Receive TWO months free coworking at the Innovation Center upon graduation ($150 value) Cost: $275* The Innovation Center has received funding from Creative Pinellas to support artists, art organizations and arts-related organization s within Pinellas County to participate in CO.STARTERS at no cost. Curriculum: You will develop and fine-tune your business idea, receiving constructive feedback from peers, advisors, and potential customers. By updating your approach based on real-time feedback you will be able to pivot or move forward. The nine-week course curriculum is taught by Chris Paradies, President of Paradies Law, P.A. and includes: Week 1 : Knowing Yourself 
Assumptions, Working Styles, Team Building, Obstacles Week 2 : Knowing Your Customer 
Problem, Solution, Benefit, Competition, Advantage, Customer Week 3 : Getting the Relationship Right 
Marketing & Message, Getting, Keeping & Growing Customers Week 4 : Building the Model to Scale 
Starting Small, Distribution, Revenue, Typical Sale, Price Week 5 : Strengthening Your Structure 
Business Structures, Licenses, IP, Hiring Week 6 : Discovering the Bottom Line 
Startup & Ongoing Needs, Fixed/Variable Costs, Break-Even Point Week 7 : Accounting for Growth 
Break-Even Point, Sales Projections, Cash Flow, Accounting Week 8 : Planning for the Future 
Raising Capital, Growth Plans, Goal Setting, & Pitch Prep Week 9: CELEBRATION NIGHT Learn more about this program, as well as other initiatives at - https://tbinnovates.com/costarters #InnovationCenter #Entrepreneurship #CreativePinellas #COSTARTERS #ChrisParadies
