STARTUP GUIDE
Advice from young entrepreneurs, successful stories, infographics, inspirational quotes and more…
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WHAT’S IN THIS EBOOK
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 3
FOUNDER’S ADVICE 4
INFOGRAPHICS 6
STARTUP STORIES 9
SUCCESS STORIES 11
ENTREPRENEUR’S MUST READS 13
CONCLUSION 14
INTRODUCTION
What is the appropriate burn rate for your
startup? And how did other startups manage to
get through their first years?
In this eBook, you’ll find everything you need as a
busy entrepreneur. Gather advice from your
fellow entrepreneurs, discover new startups and
check our infographics on the latest trends.
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FOUNDER’S ADVICE
A WORD FROM THE EQUIDAM CO-FOUNDERS
Let us introduce you to SAAP, where the startup is the
product and serves as a lead generation for other
businesses. This phenomenon represents a new
channel for other companies to discover a new, loyal
demand for their products.
“Logic will take you from A to B. Imagination
will take you everywhere."
~ Albert Einstein
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Did you know: Only 50% of businessessurvive the first 5 years, though most(70%) hit the two-year mark!
Do you know industry and stage of development
influence the company burn rate?
Companies in the high-tech, transport and machinery
fields appear to have the highest burn rates, while
companies in the expansion stage burn the most on
average.
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SAAP: STARTUP AS A PRODUCT
Startup as a Product
INFOGRAPHIC
BUSINESS ANGELS VS.VENTURE CAPITALISTS
INFOGRAPHIC
BUSINESS ANGELS VS.VENTURE CAPITALISTS
INFOGRAPHIC
STARTUP STORIES
“The value of an idea lies in the using of it.”
~ Thomas Edison
STARTUP STORIES
DISCOVER THE LATEST STARTUPS
When you consider starting a business, take these
5 DOs in mind!
1. Do read a lot.
2. Do hire employees who love you idea.
3. Do keep it simple.
4. Do keep it real.
5. Do reach out
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Blendle, the Itunes for the news, turn reading articles
into an interactive experience through its pay-per-view
online platform.
Wattio, a sustainable startup, developed a series of
wireless devices controlling your energy usage via your
smartphone!
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SUCCESS STORIES
GET INSPIRED BY THESE COOL BUSINESSES
Did you know: Small business create13x more patents per employee thanlarge patenting companies!
Tile offers small, square tracking devices for $20, using
bluetooth and an app to track items conveniently. This
simple idea enables you to locate your lost luggage,
keys or wallet.
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Success Stories
Superpedestrian is a startup offering sustainable
transport with its hybrid bikes that use the
‘Copenhagen Wheel’!
Pogoseat is the solution for concert-goers and sports
fans, enabling you to upgrade your seats at any point
during an event.
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ENTREPRENEUR’S MUST READS
BOOKS EVERY ENTREPRENEUR SHOULD READ
“Price is what you pay, value is what you get."
~ Warren Buffett
The Lean Startup
Don’t spend too much time
creating elaborate business
plans, but get the product to
customers fast and improve
later.
Thinking Fast and Slow
Understand the two thinking
systems people use and learn to
make better decisions.
ONE LAST WORD
FROM ENTREPRENEURS, TO ENTREPRENEURS
We hope this eBook helps you in facing the challenges
you experience in your entrepreneurial life and inspires
you for the future.
As an busy entrepreneur, life can be exciting and
chaotic.
Get organized.
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