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CRUCIBLE 2024: ENTREPRENEUR/FOUNDER APPLICATION

INTRODUCTION: Inspired by the 54-hour challenge U.S. Marines must face at the
end of boot camp, Inland Empire NavalX Tech Bridge's Crucible program applies
the principles of grit, critical thinking, and perseverance towards
entrepreneurial development in the Inland Empire. Crucible is the point of
innovation to further the mission of NavalX and Tech Bridge by bringing together
technology and Inland Empire's diverse entrepreneurs, technologists, and
innovators through technology commercialization. The Crucible Startup Studio has
a unique focus on facilitating entrepreneurship inspired by and born within the
Inland Empire and Southern California region. CRUCIBLE STARTUP STUDIO (Start a
new Venture🚀) The Crucible Startup Studio is designed for problem solvers in
the Inland Empire/Southern California area who are innovative thinkers dedicated
to launching a venture to address a Crucible Challenge Statement. You can view
the Challenge Statements at our general website: www.fedtech.io/crucible. We are
seeking diverse skill sets and backgrounds such as technologists,
businessperson, spokesperson, operations specialist, and creative thinkers.
Previous founders and first-time founders are encouraged to apply. The program
will be from February-June, 2024. There is no cost to participate. The program
is designed to allow for individuals who are working full-time to participate.
*please note this program is not for existing startups, but Crucible Accelerator
may be a better fit for you PROGRAM DATES: Startup Studio: February 2024-June
2024 While Crucible programs are targeting folks residing within California's
Inland Empire and Southern California, interested candidates residing elsewhere
within California may still apply. For any questions, please reach out to
crucible@fedtech.io

GENERAL INFORMATION
____________________________________________

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Are you currently located in Inland Empire? (Not required to participate) *
Inland Empire is a region in Southern California encapsulating San Bernardino
and Riverside counties.
 * Yes
 * No

City *

State (US) *
While Crucible programs are targeting aspiring entrepreneurs residing within
California's Inland Empire, interested candidates residing elsewhere within
California may still apply.

Phone *

Resume *
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LinkedIn URL *

If you could solve any of the following technological challenges, which one(s)
would you select? *
Select all that apply.
 * Data Analytics & Visualization
 * Measurement technology (Metrology)
 * Telecommunications, Information Sharing, and Networks
 * Electrification, Decarbonization, and Green Construction
 * Water Technologies, Products, and Platforms
 * Injury Prevention and Safety
 * Agriculture and Animal By-Product Utilization
 * Other

Please describe your interest in the challenge statement(s) selected. *
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Are you applying with any other team members? *
 * Yes, I will be applying as a preformed team of my colleagues
 * No, I am applying as an single individual

EXPERIENCE
____________________________________________

Degree *
For candidates with multiples degrees, please select the highest degree obtained

If applicable, please specify your degree type(s) and your major(s) or areas of
academic specialization. *
Ex: Bachelor of Science, Biology Ex: Master of Public Policy

What is your current employment status? *
 * Employed/Self Employed
 * Unemployed
 * Student
 * Prefer not to answer

Do you have experience working with the US Federal Government? (Check all that
apply) *
 * None
 * Member of the military
 * Navy employee (civilian)
 * U.S Federal Government employee (civilian), other than Navy
 * Contractor supporting a Navy client
 * Contractor supporting a U.S Government client other than the Navy

Are you affiliated with a university or research institution? *
 * Yes
 * No

Years of Work Experience: *

How many years of entrepreneurship experience do you have? *
Years spent building, founding, and operating your own startup(s) and/or
business(es) that offered a product or a service.

TEAMS ROLES & AREAS OF INTEREST
____________________________________________

For the next two questions, please read the following five roles typically found
within a startup team:
Technologist: Tech fluent and is willing to become an expert on the technical
aspects of a product or systems. Is very familiar and comfortable with deep tech
and technology trends. May have experience working with technology and/or
studying it. Spokesperson: Able to demonstrate organizational value in a
high-energy communication style. Loves to network, pitch, and meet new people.
May have experience in sales, communications, and/or marketing. Business Person:
Considers the various aspects of business planning (R&D, marketing, finance,
data analysis, etc.), and is able to develop strategies for the short term and
long term. Enjoys solving business problems while developing efficiencies and
core competencies. Creative: Thinking outside the box is second nature. Likes to
innovate and see if existing inventions can be applied to new use cases. Has no
shortage of ideas and is willing to pivot based on market trends, customer
feedback, and product/team limitations. Operations: Capable of keeping the team
and team processes running as smoothly as possible. Understands the numerous
moving gears needed to keep a team functional. Great communicator who is willing
to give guidance and feedback when necessary.

Out of the five role descriptions listed above, which one do you feel is your
primary role within a team? *

If you feel you can perform more than one role on a team, which do you feel
would be your secondary role? *

Please provide up to five areas of specialization *
Ex: Sales, Software Engineering, Project Management, Marketing, Education This
information will help us better understand your background and expertise
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DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
____________________________________________ All applicants will be considered
for admittance without attention to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Diversity is critical to the success of our companies and teams and we want to
make sure our outreach efforts are representative of the makeup of the
population. This information will be aggregated and shared anonymously within
our organization to make sure we remain focused on improving diversity.

Are you a U.S. citizen? *
U.S. citizenship is required to participate in the program.
 * Yes
 * No
 * Permanent Resident/Green Card Holder

Please identify country of primary citizenship: *

Please state secondary citizenship, if any:

Age
Please type a number

Which racial category(ies) best describes you? *
You may select more than one category
 * Asian
 * Black or African American
 * Hispanic or Latino
 * Middle Eastern or North African
 * Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
 * American Indian or Alaska Native
 * White
 * Other race, ethnicity, or origin
 * Prefer not to answer

Which gender category(ies) best describe you? *
You may select more than one category
 * Female
 * Male
 * Non-Binary
 * Prefer Not to Answer
 * Other

Please let us know your preferred pronouns *
Ex: She/Her, They/Them, He/Him, etc. Should we invite you for an interview, this
will help us ensure our team refers to you with the correct pronouns.

OTHER
____________________________________________ These questions are purely to help
the FedTech team better their programming and will not have an impact on your
application.

How did you hear about the Crucible Program? *
 * Conference, Event, or Virtual Information Session
 * Crucible Innovators Mighty - Networks Community
 * FedTech Website/Newsletter
 * FedTech Email
 * Tech Bridge/NavalX Website/Newsletter
 * Friends/Colleagues
 * University Groups
 * Facebook
 * LinkedIn
 * Handshake
 * Career Services
 * Twitter
 * Search Engines
 * Past Participant
 * Other

SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
____________________________________________ While grammar and structure is
important, answers are mainly evaluated based on content and ability to answer
all questions. There are no length minimums or maximums, but please use your
best judgement.

Write a little bit about yourself. What excites you about becoming an
entrepreneur through the Crucible Startup Program? *
 * 
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Discuss a business/project/organization you started or supported and how. If you
haven't, what skills would you bring to your team? *
 * 
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What kind of team dynamic do you work best in and why? *
 * 
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Give us an example of a team/work conflict you experienced and how you were able
to navigate it. If you could change anything about your response to the
conflict, what would you do differently and why? *
 * 
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What would you like to get out of this program? *
 * 
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If selected to be a Crucible entrepreneur, how many hours a week do you expect
to dedicate to this program? *
Based on the success of previous teams, we expect entrepreneurs to dedicate
approximately 20 hours per week (on average).
 * 
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Optional: Is there anything else we should know?
 * 
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I understand that, if accepted into the program, I will be assigned a raw
technology developed through a federal or university lab. I understand that I
will NOT be given a fully developed product. *

I understand that this program's focus is the creation of new ventures. I attest
that I do not plan on applying for the benefit of an existing organization that
I am a founder of or a part of. *
Existing startups and companies are welcome to apply to any current and future
FedTech accelerator programs.

Thanks for your application! Once you press the blue "Submit" button below, you
will be invited to the Crucible Innovators Network. We will reach out regarding
next steps soon.


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