TechChill is excited to announce Masterclass #3 - one of four MasterClasses for anyone interested in a unique opportunity to have a hands-on working experience with a speaker or mentor.

Michelle E. Messina is CEO of the global training and consulting firm, Explora International LLC and co-author of the best-selling book Decoding Silicon Valley: The Insider’s Guide. She pioneered Silicon Valley Best Practices Training Programs in 2004 for startups, corporations, corporate venture groups, angel and seed investors, mentor networks, and regional ecosystem partners. Michelle has worked in more than 65 countries and regularly consults to international governments and accelerators on ecosystem development, and corporations on their approach to innovation.

This workshop will help founders to understand the value of experimentation and the essential active listening skills required during market development process, why retention is so crucial to gauging PMG, when to cut your losses, and when to follow the money. We'll also share how supportive customer advisors and business mentors can provide value during the challenging and complex phases of market development. Attendees will learn the factors that contribute to market misalignment and proven methodologies for increasing the chances of success and minimising PMF failure rates. This program is practical and tactical with lots of helpful tips, guidelines and resources. Signed copies of Michelle’s best-selling book Decoding Silicon Valley: The Insider’s Guide can be purchased and included for every attendee as needed, or for the first X quantity signups.

* This Masterclass is brought to you by Startin.LV and TechHub Riga.

Entrance in each Masterclass is with previously purchased tickets, get yours here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/masterclasses-tickets-88915331149