Zero to Startup: The Skills You Already Have to Start a Business or Social Venture

Ever thought about skipping the corporate job and starting your own business? Or changing the world as a social entrepreneur? Entrepreneurs are people who think out of the box and make their own rules. But where do you begin? What are the typical mistakes to avoid?  In this workshop we'll cover what you'll need to be prepared to get through the difficult process of launching a venture and succeeding on your own terms in the world of entrepreneurship. Spoiler alert: you've already got all the skills you need!

INSTRUCTOR: Prior to joining the Athena Center as entrepreneurship advisor, Nathalie Molina Niño launched her first tech startup at the age of 20. She’s advised businesses, artists, entrepreneurs and organizations ranging from multinationals (Disney, Microsoft, MTV, The Discovery Channel, Mattel), early stage startups (Cranium, Onvia) and non-profits (Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, World Affairs Council, Seattle International Film Festival, Hedgebrook). She's passionate about supporting women entrepreneurs and believes that the single most important skill in business is storytelling.

5 Weeks of Workshops: 

Jan 31st – Feb 28th

What's New?

Spring 2013 Student Leadership Labs include a diverse array of new trainers, highly-ranked workshops and an expanded focus on the Athena CORE10, a unique set of competencies specifically developed for women leaders. You can browse all the workshops by track, in the course catalog here! 

• Multi-Part Workshops: We've heard you! We are offering multiple opportunities to interact with our highest-rated instructors through our multi-part workshops. While we encourage students to attend both workshops in a series, attendees will gain insight and practical skills at each workshop they attend.

 Important note: Every BC Student Can Take Up To 4 Workshops.