Technical Advisors

Technical Advisors will help guide and evaluate the myriad proposals and gain insight into the previously untapped potential of culturally-based ideas that could change the current economy of rural Alaska. Alaska Marketplace will attract the interest of all who may be inspired by the opportunities available and are anxious to learn more about how cultural innovation can lead to economic development.

This partnership offers a unique opportunity to combine the knowledge, network and resources of your organization with the innovative minds of rural Alaska. As a coach or a mentor you will be able to collaborate with entrepreneurs and share in the excitement of the Alaska Marketplace. Technical workshops will also be provided by the Telecommunication Development Fund, a co-host of this initiative.

Please review the different options below and email info@alaskamarketplace.org with your interest in participating.

1. Proposal Assessor - evaluate concept papers and select the finalist who will go on to compete for the final seed money. Commitment: 2 business days in mid October.
2. Coach - we ask you to be on call for applicants as they fill out the application form and for the finalists as they develop a business plan. We ask that you take calls and emails with answers to questions about how to develop their ideas.
3. Mentor - Support and give technical help and advice to a winning team of your choice. Commitment is one year after winners are announced.
4. Regional Outreach Hub - we aim to have at least one hub per each of the nine regions where people can go for one on one coaching and workshops.