#bbs meeting 1
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Slidedeck from our first meeting in 2012!TRANSCRIPT
We believe that 20 somethings are the greatest source of potential forpositive change in the world today.
Entrepreneurs are agents of that positive change.
Big Blue Starters is an on-campus resource devoted to helping students become
entrepreneurs - agents of positive change.
This can look like:
for-profit companies
non-profit organizations
traditional businesses
1. See a Problem
2. Imagine or Design a Solution
3. Carry Out the Solution
4. Inspire Others to Take Part in the Solution
We Believe Change Happens When:
aims to help students through this process
We Focus on 3 Things:
1) Host and Manage Startup Teams
2) Incubator Weekends (#IncU/Startup Weekend)
3) Increase Awareness about Entrepreneurship
Startup Teams
Tech Startup 1
Tech Startup 2
Non-Profit 1
Project
For Profit 1#BBS operates as an umbrella organization with
multiple ventures running/growing simultaneously
Each venture maintains 100% ownership and #BBS makes no claims on anything produced
(other than potential bragging rights for helping you succeed of course)
Startup Teams
No idea yet?Join an
Existing Team!
Got an Idea?Start a New
Team!
If you’re new to #BBS, join one of our existing teams
or start one of your own!
Why Join a Team?
Great way to get started if you’re curious about e-ship
Interdisciplinary work experience in your skillset(Resume Builder)
Potentially become first employees of each company
Demonstrate and grow your skills to potential employers from across the area
Learn the process + gain hands-on experience until you come up with an idea of your own
Why Start a Team Under #BBS?
Free labor
Access to an international network and established local network of connections including investors, mentors,
entrepreneurs, media, and potential employees
Act as closely to an incubator/accelerator as is feasible
If you’re new to entrepreneurship,we have everything you need to get started.
We claim/take 0% ownership
Inaugural Class
Each venture maintains 100% ownership and #BBS makes no claims on anything produced
(other than potential bragging rights for helping you succeed of course)
Matt King - Solar iPhone Case
Wes Brooks - Social Media Trending Website or iCORPS project
Heath Booton - Home brew class/competition
Scott Wagner - Crowded
Tommy Crush - Crambu
Incubator Weekends
Incubator weekends
Open to the PublicGeneralized, Open Ended
Lots of Fun
Top 45 Students at UK OnlyGrad/UndergradHighly Focused
Lots of Hard Work
Focused on teaching you the process from idea to startup
First annual 3-Day Incubator Weekend brought to you by:
Idea to Prototype to Customer Development in 3 DAYS
March 2-4 @ Awesome Inc
Team
Customer Research
Prototype
Validation from Local Entrepreneurs and Investors
Come in with an ideaAfter 3 DAYS, leave with:
March 2-4 @ Awesome Inc
March 2-4 @ Awesome Inc
Pitch ideasForm teamsGET TO WORKPitch initial plan and research to Mentors
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
TALK TO CUSTOMERSEstablish Initial Business ModelContinue building/designing prototypeMentors invest time in each team
Finish as much development as possibleCONTINUE Talking to CustomersFinal Pitch to investors/entrepreneurs
March 2-4 @ Awesome Inc
MUST Apply to Enter
Only the TOP 45 CANDIDATES CHOSEN
Pick the top CANDIDATES NOT IDEASDon’t have to have an idea to apply
Apply online, emailing details once application opens (this weekend)
March 2-4 @ Awesome Inc
Best Case:
Worst Case:
YOUR idea gets pickedFind Co-foundersInitial Customer FeedbackPrototypeValidation from Entrepreneurs and Investors
Join a teamLearn the processHave something to continue working on after
And... free food and awesome people!
March 2-4 @ Awesome Inc
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN:Click Here for the #IncU Application!
Compete for the BESTBusiness Plan OR Business Concept
UK Venture challenge
UK Venture challengeSaturday, March 24, 2012
1st Place:$2,000
Box seats to Keenland for 1 dayPaid sponsorship to compete at Idea State U
2nd Place:$1,000
Startup Teams
No idea yet?Join an
Existing Team!
Got an Idea?Start a New
Team!
If you’re new to #BBS, join one of our existing teams
or start one of your own!
The Process:
Tips to Help You Pitch:
Here’s the secret:
PITCH THE PROBLEMNOT THE SOLUTION
Tips to Help You Pitch:
Otherwise...
Tips to Help You Pitch:
The Secret:
PITCH THE PROBLEMNOT THE SOLUTION
Pitch the PROBLEM first
Connect with your audience emotionally about the problem
THEN offer your solution as the remedy
The Process: