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Digital Spark Important Details

Congratulations on your acceptance into the UC Digital Spark Program! Below is a list of important dates that you will need to know for the success of the program. All meetings are mandatory.

Timeline

Although most of these dates are set in stone, there may be additional work assignments as the program progresses. Don’t forget to keep checking back for more information!

Groundwork

May 22, 5 PM: Email to business client is due! Make sure to CC the Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR). 

Week 1

May 28, 9:30 AM: Summer Spark Launches! Meet in OLIN 108 for general orientation (Lunch Provided!).

May 29 & May 30: First two days on site with your business client. You will conduct a client interview and will start to learn what your role will be at the business.

May 31, 9:30AM: First weekly cohort meeting! Meet in OLIN 108.

Week 2

June 8, 9 AM: Weekly meeting in OLIN 108 (Lunch Provided!). Have 4 customer personnas ready to share. 

Week 4

June 15, 9 AM: Weekly meeting in OLIN 108 (Lunch Provided!). Make sure to send an email to your business partner telling them about progress during the week (Make sure to CC a student leader and EIR).  

Week 5

June 22, 9 AM: Weekly meeting in OLIN 108 (Lunch Provided!). Make sure to send an email to your business partner telling them about progress during the week (Make sure to CC a student leader and EIR). 

Week 6

June 29, 9 AM: Weekly meeting in OLIN 108 (Lunch Provided!). 

Week 7

July 6, 9 AM: Weekly meeting in OLIN 108 (Lunch Provided!). Make sure to send an email to your business partner telling them about progress during the week (Make sure to CC a student leader and EIR). 

Week 8

July 12, 12 AM: Final posters are due to the program! Send them to the Student Leaders and CC EIR. 

July 12, 12 AM: Google Analytics Certification training is due! Email this to any of the student leaders and CC EIR. 

July 17 & 18: Dress Rehearsal! Make sure that your pitches and powerpoint are ready!

July 19: Reception for the conclusion of the program. Bring your family and friends! 

Questions?

Student Leader:

Jacob Kang

 

Entrepreneur in Residence:

Maureen Cumpstone

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