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
- WHEN: Sunday, March 11 from 2 – 4 PM CST
- WHERE: #SxCincyHaus at 711 San Antonio St, Austin TX
- WHAT: Register at http://branderysxsw.eventbrite.com/
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










































