CommNexus San Diego

CommNexus NextStage™
Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of company is eligible to participate?
What are the program’s fees?
Does it matter where my company is located?
Who runs NextStage?
Who will be on my scrub team?
Why do executives volunteer their time to NextStage?
What can I expect from my scrub session?
How big is the scrub team?
How many scrubs are conducted each year?

1. What kind of company is eligible to participate?
The NextStage Program is for technology companies with a communications-related product or service. The program is particularly useful for a company facing a difficult decision in almost any area: financing, product development, channel development...

2. What are the program’s fees?
Entrepreneurs are not charged a fee to enter the program, but are encouraged, (although not required) to become a Member of CommNexus San Diego.

3. Does it matter where my company is located?
Your company must be currently operating in the greater San Diego region, or be in the process of setting-up operations in the greater San Diego region.

4. Who runs NextStage?
Martha Dennis and Tom Hartman are the co-chairs of the NextStage Program. Martha and Tom have assembled a steering committee of local executives to run the program.

5. Who will be on my scrub team?
The scrub team is assembled to fit your needs. CommNexus San Diego has access to executives from a wide range of industries and with experience in all functions. You will review the scrub team prior to the scrub session to avoid any competitive conflicts.

6. Why do executives volunteer their time to NextStage?
To contribute to the San Diego tech community, and to keep track of promising companies, technologies, and people.

7. What can I expect from my scrub session?
We offer two things:

Candid feedback. We are not trying to become your consultant, service provider, or friend. We will give direct feedback that is very difficult to get from someone trying to earn your business.
Introductions to relevant contacts. We can put you in touch with perspective customers, partners, resellers, attorneys, and venture capitalists.

8. How big is the scrub team?
Typically, 5 – 10 executives.

9. How many scrubs are conducted each year?
8 – 12 scrubs are conducted each year. The program is selective in order to offer the most value to the companies being scrubbed.

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CommNexus NextStage™ Frequently Asked Questions

CommNexus NextStage™
Frequently Asked Questions