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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