The Process
The Halo Process
Halo Institute focuses on human capital by keeping the entrepreneur in charge of his or her experience within the 3-6 month Halo Process and by supporting the entrepreneur with approximately $15,000 of in-kind support and services – no strings attached.
This is made possible by partnering with exceptional, proven experts and business professionals. Halo negotiates with these business experts to contract their services at pro bono or discounted rates. Each business will be assigned a key lead to coach them through the process and steps beyond. Many businesses will need early stage capital investment and Halo enables them to prepare an expert-validated business case or prototype model for soliciting investment.
Halo Institute also empowers businesses on an entry-level basis that are not yet ready to enter the Halo Process. These businesses receive some resources, based on demonstrated need. Typically these may include mini courses, meeting space, office space, unpaid or self-paid internships and mentoring.
Seven Step Startup Development
Halo Institute uses a 7-step process to fill the gap that currently exists between people with great ideas and investors who are looking for solid opportunities.
Different from other local entrepreneurial ecosystems, Halo focuses on developing holistic and sustainable learning experiences for entrepreneurs by injecting mentors, professional guidance, personal coaching and other customized resources into their business model development.
The Halo Process delves into:
1. Leadership / Passion
2. Competitive Differential / Consumer Insight
3. Intellectual Property / Processes
4. Finance / Valuation
5. Human Capital / Collaboration
6. Law / Contracts
7. Strategic Marketing / Communication