CIM-Bridgerpay Workshop
CIM & BRIDGERPAY DETAILS
- 4 April - 9 May 2025
- 6:30-8:30pm
- CIM Limassol Campus
CIM & BRIDGERPAY Present
The Startup Workshop:
From Vision to Reality
CIM - Cyprus Business School
CIM-Cyprus Business School was established in 1978
in Nicosia as The Cyprus Institute of Marketing and has
been operating also in Limassol since 1984. Originally
set up to promote the science of Marketing in Cyprus
and abroad, during the last 45 year CIM-Cyprus Business
School has evolved into an all-round Business School,
offering an array of programmes at both Undergraduate
as well as Postgraduate level – from Marketing,
Business, to Accounting and Finance, Shipping, and
Human Resource Management, Law, and other.
Over the years, CIM-Cyprus Business School has provided the opportunity to more than 10,000 students to acquire acclaimed qualifications and fulfil their aspirations.
A lot of our students are individuals who had missed out, for one reason or another, on the opportunity to study after graduating from secondary school, yet who always had the desire to pursue learning, gain further knowledge and qualifications, and advance their careers. Though CIM serves students of all ages and all walks of life, we still offer evening classes exclusively – in order to cater for the needs of working individuals. We still put emphasis on combining theory and practice and remain committed to offering the best and most accessible education at the most affordable fees.
Over the years, CIM-Cyprus Business School has provided the opportunity to more than 10,000 students to acquire acclaimed qualifications and fulfil their aspirations.
A lot of our students are individuals who had missed out, for one reason or another, on the opportunity to study after graduating from secondary school, yet who always had the desire to pursue learning, gain further knowledge and qualifications, and advance their careers. Though CIM serves students of all ages and all walks of life, we still offer evening classes exclusively – in order to cater for the needs of working individuals. We still put emphasis on combining theory and practice and remain committed to offering the best and most accessible education at the most affordable fees.
BridgerPay
BridgerPay, founded in 2019, is a leading omnichannel
payment operations platform designed to optimize
payment processing and revenues for businesses
while reducing costs. As a fully self-service solution,
BridgerPay empowers clients to choose from over 1,000
integrated payment providers. With our unique Retry
Engine, businesses have seen approval rates increase
by more than 15% while improving overall payment
performance. Our global team of 50 professionals
continues to grow, supporting over 500 companies
worldwide and delivering countless success stories.
Ran Cohen
Co-founder and CEO, BridgerPay
Ran Cohen is the Co-founder and CEO of BridgerPay, an
innovative payment orchestration platform empowering
businesses with seamless, efficient payment solutions.
With over a decade of experience in fintech, Ran
brings a deep understanding of payment technologies,
eCommerce, and global financial markets. His vision
for BridgerPay was born out of a desire to simplify
and optimize complex payment flows for businesses
worldwide, enabling them to provide a smoother
customer experience and increase revenue.
Ran’s career began in technology-driven environments where he developed a passion for solving real-world business challenges through smart digital solutions. His expertise spans multiple facets of fintech, including payment processing and multi-currency transactions, all of which have shaped BridgerPay’s offerings.
Under Ran’s leadership, BridgerPay has grown into a global platform, connecting over 1,000 Payment Service Providers (PSPs) and supporting businesses across diverse sectors like retail, travel, SaaS, and more. Ran’s commitment to flexibility and adaptability has made BridgerPay a leading omnichannel, agnostic solution that allows companies to manage all their payment needs through a single platform, from online to in-store transactions.
Beyond his technical expertise, Ran is dedicated to building a collaborative company culture centered around innovation and client success. His hands-on approach and keen understanding of industry trends have established BridgerPay as a trusted partner for over 500 businesses worldwide.
Ran holds a strong belief in continuous learning and adaptation, keeping BridgerPay at the forefront of payment technology. He is driven by a vision to shape the future of payments, enabling businesses to thrive in an increasingly connected, digital world.
Ran’s career began in technology-driven environments where he developed a passion for solving real-world business challenges through smart digital solutions. His expertise spans multiple facets of fintech, including payment processing and multi-currency transactions, all of which have shaped BridgerPay’s offerings.
Under Ran’s leadership, BridgerPay has grown into a global platform, connecting over 1,000 Payment Service Providers (PSPs) and supporting businesses across diverse sectors like retail, travel, SaaS, and more. Ran’s commitment to flexibility and adaptability has made BridgerPay a leading omnichannel, agnostic solution that allows companies to manage all their payment needs through a single platform, from online to in-store transactions.
Beyond his technical expertise, Ran is dedicated to building a collaborative company culture centered around innovation and client success. His hands-on approach and keen understanding of industry trends have established BridgerPay as a trusted partner for over 500 businesses worldwide.
Ran holds a strong belief in continuous learning and adaptation, keeping BridgerPay at the forefront of payment technology. He is driven by a vision to shape the future of payments, enabling businesses to thrive in an increasingly connected, digital world.
Startup Workshop:
From Vision to Reality
This is a unique chance to
gain real-world insight and
jumpstart your entrepreneurial
journey with the backing of
industry experts!
CIM and BRIDGERPAY Present the first “Startup
Workshop: From Vision to Reality”. This will be an
intensive 6-week entrepreneurial workshop designed to
bring together undergraduate, graduate and Alumni CIM
students for an immersive learning experience on how
to start and grow a successful startup. You will receive
hands-on guidance from a real-life entrepreneur, Mr Ran
Cohen; Co-founder and CEO of BRIDGERPAY.
The workshop will consist of six, two-hour lectures and each group will have two 1:1 mentoring sessions with Mr Cohen.
Upon completion of the workshop, each group will have the opportunity to pitch their idea to our Executive Panel, with the chance to win a ‘Starter Package’ towards their Start Up
The workshop will consist of six, two-hour lectures and each group will have two 1:1 mentoring sessions with Mr Cohen.
Upon completion of the workshop, each group will have the opportunity to pitch their idea to our Executive Panel, with the chance to win a ‘Starter Package’ towards their Start Up
COURSE OVERVIEW
This 6-week intensive course is designed to equip
students with the practical knowledge and skills
necessary to conceptualize, develop, and pitch a
startup idea. The course will focus on the creation
of a compelling investor pitch deck, a crucial tool for
securing funding.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Ideate and Validate: Develop innovative startup ideas and assess their market potential.
- Business Model Canvas: Construct a robust business model canvas to outline the value proposition, customer segments, revenue streams, and cost structure.
- Financial Projections: Create realistic financial projections, including revenue forecasts, expense budgets, and cash flow statements.
- Pitch Deck Creation: Design an engaging and persuasive investor pitch deck that effectively communicates the startup’s vision, market opportunity, team, and financial projections.
- Effective Pitching: Deliver confident and compelling presentations to a diverse audience, including potential investors and industry experts.
COURSE STRUCTURE
• Introduction to entrepreneurship and the startup ecosystem
• Idea generation techniques and brainstorming sessions
• Market research and competitive analysis
• Customer discovery and validation techniques
• Building a strong value proposition
• Developing a robust business model canvas
• Identifying revenue streams and cost structures
• Creating realistic financial projections
• Understanding key financial metrics (e.g., unit economics, customer acquisition cost, lifetime value)
• Designing a compelling pitch deck
• Crafting a persuasive narrative
• Storytelling techniques for effective presentations
• Practice pitch sessions and feedback
• Final presentations to a panel of judges (simulated investor pitch)
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