White House Demo Day - #WHDemoDay

White House Demo Day 

Opening the doors to entrepreneurs from across the country.

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Come back to this page on August 4 between 1:30 and 4PM
      Participate online using the hashtag #WHDemoDay

Tomorrow, Tuesday, August 4, the White House is hosting a Demo Day where we will showcase the wide-ranging talents of innovators from across the country. Unlike a private-sector Demo Day, where entrepreneurs “pitch” their ideas to funders, innovators from around the country will join President Obama to “demo” their individual success stories and show why we need to give every American the opportunity to pursue their bold, game-changing ideas.

But we don’t want the day’s activity to be limited to events in Washington, DC. That’s why we’re encouraging entrepreneurs, innovation spaces, universities, and more to host their own Demo Day events and follow along live as we engage in a conversation about how we can ensure that everyone has access to the tools and resources they need to make their ideas a reality.

How Can You Join In On August 4

Host a Watch Party:
Whether in your garage, dorm room, or Maker space, gather members of your community to tune in to the White House’s Demo Day activities and have a discussion about the challenges and opportunities facing entrepreneurs. Demo Day is a great opportunity to connect with other people and organizations in your community.

SIGN UP TO HOST OR ATTEND A WATCH PARTY HERE

Here are some ways to organize events on Demo Day:

Individuals

Individuals can volunteer to mentor and share their skills by hosting workshops or classes in areas of their community that have fewer opportunities for designing and developing businesses.

 

Colleges and Universities

Colleges and universities can host events at on-campus spaces or programs that are accessible to students, faculty and the broader local community to dream, design, and build their own businesses or products. They can also share best practices with other educational institutions through networks and communities of practice.

Companies

Companies can highlight entrepreneurship in their community by helping designers, inventors, and other aspiring entrepreneurs create American jobs by navigating the startup transition from ideation to realization, or in creating sustainable business plans that help nascent companies to develop.

 

Entrepreneurial financing establishments

Entrepreneurial financing establishments like venture capital firms, the angel investment community, and crowdfunding entities—can showcase their efforts to expand access to capital and educate and inspire more entrepreneurs to seek funding for their business in creative ways, like hosting an educational workshop or panel or by volunteering their time in local innovation spaces to help entrepreneurs prepare effective pitches or presentations for funding.