optiMize Challenge Overview
2023
What’s included:
Our mission and guiding principles
3 questions that guide funding decisions
Overview of the Challenge with event dates
FAQ page about funding, attendance, and other expectations
Cohort XII optiPortal
What’s included:
Meet the teams, participants and mentors who are looking for collaborators!
Workshop 1
September 24, 2023
What’s included:
Slides on visioning, identities, stakeholder identification and overview of the SIC
Recording of Virtual Workshop 1
Workshop 2
October 8, 2023
What’s included:
Slides on stakeholder engagement and mentorship
Workshop 3
November 12, 2023
What’s included:
Slides on prototyping
Recording of virtual workshop 3
User journey map template
Prototyping plan document
Workshop 4
December 3, 2023
What’s included:
Slides on Prototype Showcase & Budget Planning
Budget Template (Competitor/Market Analysis template included)
Recording of virtual workshop 4
Workshop 5
January 21, 2024
What’s included:
Slides on storytelling (will be posted on workshop day!)
Additional Resources
Mentorship
Mentorship is a key component to a positive and successful experience. We have a vast network of mentors who are eager to assist you.
Design Thinking Worksheets
What’s included:
Customer discovery worksheets from the Henry Ford Learning Institute
Material covers interviewing, empathy exercises, and actionable steps
Logo Design
What’s included:
Slide deck on logo design basics from Valerie Le, optiMize Leadership - Design & Illustration
Value Propositions
What’s included:
Guide to creating your value proposition