EmailMe Form - GVA 2021 | Program Application

GVA 2021 | Program Application

This program has been designed for companies/nonprofits that are seeking new growth opportunities.

Completing this application is the first step towards being considered for the GVA program. After submitting your application, we will contact you to schedule an interview to learn more about your company/nonprofit and growth plans. Please take this information into consideration prior to submitting the application.

All information disclosed and/or submitted as part of the GVA application process will be held in strict confidence and used solely for GVA program related tasks and activities. Only members of Grupo Guayacán staff will have access to this information for evaluation purposes. In the case of the Pay-it-Forward program and other fellowships, applications will be shared with sponsors for candidate evaluation.

Application must be completed in English.

General Information
Company/Nonprofit Name *
Website
LinkedIn
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
Logo

Add File

Please upload your company logo, preferably high resolution in jpeg format.
Company/Nonprofit Physical Address *

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country / Region
When was the company/nonprofit founded? *
How long has the company/nonprofit been in operations? *
Who founded the company/nonprofit? *
Male
Female
How did you hear about our program? *
Executive Team
The program tuition fee covers participation for up to three senior executives of the company/nonprofit, and the same executives should participate throughout the program. At a minimum, the first two executives listed below must participate in the program.
1. Name *
First Last
Email *
Cell Phone *
### - ### - ####
Position *
Resume or Biography *
Percent of Ownership *
Highest Degree Achieved *
Academic Institution *
2. Name *
First Last
Email *
Cell Phone *
### - ### - ####
Position *
Resume or Biography *
Percent of Ownership *
Highest Degree Achieved *
Academic Institution *
3. Name
First Last
Email
Cell Phone
### - ### - ####
Position
Resume or Biography
Percent of Ownership
Highest Degree Achieved
Academic Institution
The program will be held from May to December.

Do you anticipate that the entire executive team will be available to attend all workshops? Please explain. *
(150 words max.)
Several workshops are facilitated by English-speaking only instructors.

Do all three executives understand and speak English fluently? Please explain. *
(150 words max.)
Technology
*Please note: the following questions are for informational purposes only and will not affect your application.
Are you working from the office or from home? *
Home
Office
If you are working from home, do you have a designated private area for work? *
Yes
No
Not Applicable
What type of technology do you have at your disposition to join the program's workshop virtually? Please check all that apply. *
Computer
Tablet
Phone
Do you have access to a reliable internet connection? *
Yes
No
Corporate Governance
Please indicate if your company/nonprofit has a Board of Advisors and/or a Board of Directors. *
Organizational Chart *
Please upload your most recent organizational chart in either Word or PDF format.
Business Information
Briefly describe the company/nonprofit. You may include a brief history, description of the business model, current products and/or services, and primary market. *
(500 words max.)
*
I certified that 50% or more of the company's employees are located in Puerto Rico.
In what stage is the company/nonprofit currently in? *
Transformation/pivoting
Expansion opportunity
Top executive(s) exit/transition
Merging with another company
Market saturation
Sales are stagnant or in decline
Other
What weaknesses and/or opportunities has the company/nonprofit identified as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic? *
(300 words max.)
Strategy and Operations
SWOT analysis.

Please list a minimum of three factors per section. *

Strengths

Weaknesses

Opportunities

Threats

(100 word max. per section)
Based on the opportunities listed in the SWOT analysis above, what are the growth plans for the next two or three years? *
(500 words max.)
Do you have the resources you need to execute these growth plans? Some examples, but not limited to: personnel, capital, technology, real estate, equipment, etc. *
(500 words max.)
Is the company/nonprofit currently exporting? *
Yes
No
If the answer is YES, please indicate the top three countries the company/nonprofit exports to:

Country 1

Country 2

Country 3
What percentage of the revenues comes from exports?
Does your company/nonprofit have operations outside of Puerto Rico? If yes, please describe.
(150 word max.)
Financial Data
Please fill out the following information about your company's/nonprofit's financial data:
2018 *

Annual Sales

Net Profit

Operating Expenses

Total Equity

Total Debt

Number of Full-Time Employees

Number of Part-Time Employees

Number of Women employed
2019 *

Annual Sales

Net Profit

Operating Expenses

Total Equity

Total Debt

Number of Full-Time Employees

Number of Part-Time Employees

Number of Women employed
2020 *

Annual Sales

Net Profit

Operating Expenses

Total Equity

Total Debt

Number of Full-Time Employees

Number of Part-Time Employees

Number of Women employed
Audited Financial Statements

If you don't have audited statements, please include your most recent non audited financial statements. *
Please upload the file preferably in PDF format.
Has the company merged with another company in the past three years? *
Yes
No
If yes, what percentage of the growth reflected in the financial data above is attributable to the merger?
Capital Requirements
Please indicate if your company/nonprofit has raised or received investment from the following sources: *
Crowdfunding
Angel Investors
Venture Capital
Private Equity Funds
Friends & Family
Banks/Cooperatives
Other Lenders
Other
Is the company/nonprofit looking to raise capital? *
Yes
No
If yes, how much?
$ Dollars . Cents
How are you planning to obtain this funding? *
(200 words max.)
GVA Pay-it-Forward Fellowship Fund
The Pay-it-Forward Fellowship Fund for the GVA program began in 2014 thanks to Fuller Group, a GVA 2014 alumni company. The fund has a dual purpose: 1) provide financial support to GVA candidates by covering a portion of the program tuition fee, and 2) support program operations, when needed.
Is your company/nonprofit interested in being considered for a partial fellowship? *
Yes
No
Additional Information
Why does the company/nonprofit want to participate in the GVA? What does the team expect from the program? *
(250 words max.)
Is there any additional information you would like to share?
(250 words max.)
*
I certify that all the information provided in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Annual Sales
Net Profit
Operating Expenses
Total Equity
Total Debt
Number of Full-Time Employees
Number of Part-Time Employees
Number of Women employed

Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats

Country 1
Country 2
Country 3

General Information

Executive Team

Technology

Corporate Governance

Business Information

Strategy and Operations

Financial Data

Capital Requirements

GVA Pay-it-Forward Fellowship Fund

Additional Information