Schedule

Program Schedule

The Brandery’s third startup accelerator class will take place starting in July 2012.  The program will run for 14 weeks in Cincinnati, Ohio, concluding with a Demo Day pitch to an audience of VC’s, Angels, media, and other interested parties.

March 1, 2012 Applications open
March 1, 2012 Brandsmith Applications open
May 15, 2012 Application deadline
June 1, 2012 Finalists notified
June 8, 2012 Brandsmith Application deadline
July 2, 2012 Program begins*
October 3, 2012 Demo Day

*Selected companies should plan to arrive at least 3 days before the program begins.

Interested? Apply here.


Brandery Office Hours

WHO:  Startup Founders & Entrepreneurs who want to apply to The Brandery

Austin, TX – SXSW

Cincinnati, OH – The Brandery

  • WHEN: Tuesday, April 3 from 5- 7 PM
  • WHERE: The Brandery – 1411 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (street and paid lot parking)
  • WHAT: Register at http://branderyapril3.eventbrite.com

New York, NY – AOL Ventures

  • WHEN: Friday, May 11 from 4-6:00 PM
  • WHERE: AOL Ventures – 670 Broadway, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10012
  • WHAT: Meet the Brandery mentors, alums and staff
  • HOW: Register at http://brandery2012nyc.eventbrite.com

Cincinnati, OH – The Brandery

  • WHEN: Monday, May 14 from 5- 7 PM
  • WHERE: The Brandery – 1411 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (street and paid lot parking)
  • WHAT: Register at http://branderymay14.eventbrite.com

Sessions for selected companies

While The Brandery’s 2012 schedule is not yet finalized, we guarantee you will have a chance to hear from an amazing selection of speakers and mentors. Here is just a small sampling of some of the sessions you can expect this year:

Why Design Matters for Start-ups
LPK

Social Media Boot Camp
Kevin Dugan of Empower MediaMarketing

Building a purpose-inspired company
Procter & Gamble brand building experts

How to raise angel and venture funding
Members of Greater Cincinnati Venture Association

10 Legal Mistakes that Start-ups Make
Taft Law

Events, Auctions, and Exits Workshop
Bill Forquer of Priiva