Aspiring entrepreneurs - here's how you can get free office space for a year

Sooner or later, entrepreneurs have to move out of that spare bedroom, basement, or garage - and rent a professional working space. But they also need something that's not easy to come by: Regular access to world-class advice from established executives and veteran entrepreneurs.

Now it's possible for startups to get both of those things - space and mentorship - for free. All they have to do is enter Hennessy's V.S.O.P Privilège Lab Competition. Designed to support tomorrow's entrepreneurs in a way that goes above and beyond the usual, the V.S.O.P Privilège Lab Competition is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

One winner will receive free access to the Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège Lab for one year, a place to chase their passions without worrying about the expense of rent. The Privilège Lab is the result of Hennessy's collaboration with Troy Carter - entrepreneur, investor, and manager - and WeWork, a leading provider of shared workspace, community, and services for entrepreneurs, freelancers, startups, and small businesses.

Hennessy is, of course, no stranger to innovation or entrepreneurial spirit. This is the company that introduced the first Very Superior Old Pale (V.S.O.P) Cognac, establishing the category that has since changed the industry.

Carter, who recently introduced startup accelerator SMASHD Labs, will join Hennessy and WeWork to provide mentorship and counsel to the winner of the Privilège Lab over the course of a year. An early investor in Uber, Spotify, Dropbox, Warby Parker, and Lyft through his Cross Culture fund, Carter currently serves as founder and CEO of Atom Factory. There, he manages the careers of artists including Meghan Trainor and Charlie Puth. He was also a recent guest judge on ABC's "Shark Tank."

Carter is also the 2015 recipient of the prestigious Hennessy V.S.O.P. Privilège Award. For 12 years, the program has recognized individuals who have, through determination and talent, achieved unparalleled levels of accomplishment and used this success to give back to their communities. Past recipients include Daymond John, George Lopez, Carmelo Anthony, and more. On the occasion of Hennessy's 250th anniversary this year, the brand has chosen to introduce a new era of the award - one that re-imagines community support through active investment in creative entrepreneurs.

The competition runs from October 15- November 19. Take advantage of this opportunity, now. Because, as Hennessy says, "It's a Privilege to Empower."

Click here to find out more about how to enter.

Watch the video below to find out more about Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège Lab 

 

 

 

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