Upcoming Events, Courses, and Talks
Whether you’re looking for something educational or fun, mHUB produces events and classes that inform and inspire.
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Discover how to elevate your business strategy with our dynamic workshop, "Market Sizing and Competitor Mapping + Financial Modeling Basics," designed to deepen your market insights and financial planning skills. We'll guide you through essential techniques for accurately sizing your market and mapping your competitor segments, enabling you to effectively target and serve your audience.
This comprehensive session addresses critical business analysis skills that are essential for securing funding, making strategic decisions, and positioning businesses for sustainable growth. You'll also gain valuable knowledge on competitive analysis to position your business strategically, plus learn the fundamentals of financial modeling, including constructing and interpreting key financial statements and performing scenario planning.
Who Should Attend:
- Entrepreneurs preparing for fundraising or investor presentations
- Startup founders developing business strategies and market positioning
- Business development professionals needing market analysis skills
- Anyone creating business plans or strategic documents
- Teams preparing for accelerator programs or pitch competitions
Whether you're building a new venture or refining your current business strategy, this hands-on session will provide you with practical tools and actionable insights to drive informed decisions and enhance your business planning.
Venue
Classroom
Location
1623 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60612, USA Get Directions
Date and Time
09/10/25 @ 1:30 PM
09/10/25 @ 1:30 PM
Tags
Business Viability
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All classes and events are available to the public. Curriculum courses are tied to a specific track and stage of development, making connections to tools in the mHUB ecosystem to ensure members are maximizing the right resources at the right time.
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