Build an online store with the help of our team of mentors, and you could win one of four $50,000 seed investments.
Today we’re excited to kick off our Shopify Build-A-Business Competition! To participate, all you have to do is open an online store and start selling products using Shopify. By February 28th 2013, the four stores that have sold the most over any two month period will win a grand prize package – including a $50,000 investment to help make your business an even bigger success.
We’ve brought on some of the industry’s biggest names to act as mentors and help guide you through the process:
- Tim Ferriss, The 4-Hour Workweek
- Daymond John, Founder of FUBU & star of The Shark Tank
- Eric Ries, Author of The Lean Startup
- Tina Roth Eisenberg, swissmiss & Tattly
These world-renowned entrepreneurs have made it big through hard work, dedication, and savvy marketing skills. Now they’re here to help you launch a successful online store. As a competitor, you’ll get full access to advice from these incredible mentors through a competition 'dashboard' which will include exclusive videos, articles, and more.
Grand Prize Packages
- $50,000 investment from a mentor in exchange for 5%, valuing your company at $1 million
- Trip to New York City to meet with all the mentors
- $20,000 Google AdWords credit
- Feature article on Fast Company’s website