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PLAY4TOMORROW ACCELERATOR PROGRAM (2020-2021)

OBJECTIVES

Educate, train, and directly support powerful innovators to create positive technology for the ‘New Majority’ (over 51% of youth in SF Bay Area qualify for reduced-price or free lunch at school). Learning from industry leaders and alumni organizations, you will be invited to transform your products, services, and applications into larger tools for both high-growth social impact and enterprise. Our hope is that every program participant feels empowered to partner with Play4Tomorrow and the Rocketship Foundation upon completion of the program.

KEY RESULTS

Mastery of 3 core concepts and 10 first principles

At least 5 tech-based prototype versions and iterations

Autonomous traction in monthly active user base with full measurement and evaluation

FALL SCHEDULE (Basic Training)

“Intensive Personal Development Program (Invite-Only) for participants to be trained in Game Design, High Growth Engineering, and Alternative Investment Strategy.”

Requirement: Bi-Weekly Virtual Roundtables (1-2 hours) with P4T and other participants to present ‘youth-centric deliverable’ (see Schedule A)

Suggested: Bi-Weekly Weekend Jam Sessions (2-3 hours) to learn new skills and concepts while putting them into practice on your own ventures

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WINTER SCHEDULE (Field Practice)

“Trained university fellows to be paired with a participant, under the supervision of P4T, to build out digital prototypes for the paired participant with the opportunity to iterate five times.”

Requirement: Bi-Weekly Virtual Check-Ins with P4T (45mins) to go over user-testing of MVPs as well as additional support

Suggested: Optional Podcasts, Video Tutorials, and Related Reading on emerging technology tools, trends, and best practices

SPRING SCHEDULE (New Impact)

“Develop and maintain new partnership syndicates with select nonprofits, current program participants, and alumni/partners while driving social impact.”