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Graduates of our internationally ranked I²Ø¾«¸óBATOR program go on to turn their entrepreneurial ideas into viable businesses. Read about one of the successes below.
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Q&A with Ian Herzog, Founder of Experitix


 

Tell us about your business/concept.

Experitix connects people to special moments. It's events, donations, and scheduling - made EASY.

What are the roots for the idea and why does the world need it?

Experitix started as an idea for a digital ticket solution for high school sporting events. Now, Experitix handles the needs of small to complex organizations in managing all of their events, fundraising, and scheduling on a single platform, that streamlines the communication to the end user - reducing complexity, and providing a single end point for their consumer. All in all, it makes things easier. Who doesn't need that?!

What attracted you to the I²Ø¾«¸óBATOR? Why is it a good fit for you/your idea?

I had heard great things about the I²Ø¾«¸óBATOR and had some friends who urged me to apply. It is a great fit for me because I'm a College of Informatics Alum and they have great connections with the community who also shares experience in similar ventures as mine. 

How did the I²Ø¾«¸óBATOR help you bring your idea to life?

Through the classroom discussion, the 1:1 mentoring, the connections to the community, and the weekly assignments, we went through the right exercises at the right times to help take it from an idea to a well thought out solution that with a real product/market fit. 

What is the most important lesson you learned on your journey?

When I came in on day 1, I thought I had a great idea. Working through the rigor and processes of the I²Ø¾«¸óBATOR really tested my idea. The original concept is still in the product, but the overall vision has changed and been refined. I am now more confident than ever that Experitix is solving a real problem for people. Had I developed my whole solution without the I²Ø¾«¸óBATOR I probably wouldn't have had the right product - one that people need and want to use. I would have just had a product that I thought people needed, but that no one would use. That's the big difference.

Tell us how the I²Ø¾«¸óBATOR changed your life.

The I²Ø¾«¸óBATOR connected me to the startup community. If you are serious about creating a startup, the I²Ø¾«¸óBATOR will provide you with the right people, tools, and processes that will maximize your chances of doing it, and doing it right the first time.