ideacrossing

December 14th, 2008 in Innovation platform, by Head Honcho

https://www.ideacrossing.org/

One afternoon while reading an ebook about the “secrets to getting rich”, you suddenly had an almost brilliant business idea. It seems very promising that thinking about it is very exciting indeed. You’ve grabbed a pen and started doing the math for income potential of your dream business.

But now, you are faced with dilemmas. You need an early-stage venture capital. Aside from that, you need mentoring and assistance on how to grow your idea into a business.

At this stage of internet where it has matured well enough to convert connections and networks into venues for entrepreneurial activities, you need not look high and low - IdeaCrossing can help you with this.

June 2004 was when JumpStart Inc., the venture development organization behind IdeaCrossing, started accepting applications for entrepreneurs with the above mentioned predicaments – investments, mentoring, and assistance.

For about a year of operation, there were certain realities that eventually led to the birth of IdeaCrossing. One of these is the interest for social connectivity between budding entrepreneurs and groups of investors, mentors, capitalists and service providers that eventually led to the creation of companies.

IdeaCrossing is an online tool, a free internet resource provided for use of individuals and organizations that have a common reason for networking – entrepreneurial interest.

You can choose to register on the site as:

Entrepreneur
– the innovator of business who wants to connect with investors and mentors. The site it matches you with investors and business mentors. It is a resource center allowing you to browse for service providers in your area.

Investor
– venture capital firms, angel investors, banks or lenders, non-profits or government agencies. The site can be helpful for you in looking for investment opportunities.

Service Provider
– accountants, attorneys, consultants, marketers, or other professionals who offer services for a charge. The site is a venue for highlighting your business and promoting your services.

Mentor
- business mentors with experience on a certain field. The site will be venue for you to meet individuals that you can help grow into successful entrepreneurs on a pro-bono basis.

Other User
- Media, non-profit representatives, community representatives

Now you have a choice: Stop dreaming and turn your ideas into reality by joining IdeaCrossing or just sit back and enjoy doses of “secrets to getting rich” ebooks. Take your pick.