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WELCOME TO STARTUP WEEKEND

WELLINGTONWARMUP

WELCOMETO STARTUP WEEKEND

WELLINGTON WARMUP

OUR MISSION is to inspire changein the lives of entrepreneurs - like

you!

500+CITIES

150K+ALUMNI

1100+VOLUNTEERS

Meet a cofounder& build a team

Learn a new skill

Have met a Cofounder

Validate an idea

This weekend, will you:

Hi, I’m David Clearwater

Drag a pictureright here!

1Grows social enterprise startups at Ākina Foundation

2 10 Startup Weekends and counting

3 Business + technology + social impact

Bez práce, nejsou koláče

@espressoftw // [email protected]




Max Bessone


Lingy AuKirsty Irvine


Rebecca Tayler



Dave Moskovitz


Simon Maennchen

Alexia George


Mike de Lange


SarahDay


Charlie Gavey

Zaharah Idris


Becky Rogers


Hannah Wignall

• Abbe Hyde, SuchCrowd• Rochelle Furneaux, InternetNZ• Anna Guenther, PledgeMe• Nick Johnstone, Powershop• Paul Spence, iwantmyname• Rollo Wenlock, Wipster• Clint van Marrewijk, Thundermaps• Terri Shubkin, Young Enterprise Trust• Merrin Macleod, Flick• Kristin Lunman, Wipster

• More TBA…

Mentors

TBA

Judges

Local Sponsors

National Sponsors

Global Partners

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• 10 days in the next 12 months at BizDojo Wellington and Auckland

• Or 5 days in the next 12 months at any of the others

Prizes

Our startup idea:Ice cream making

cats!

Automatic!Ice cream!Ice cream! The cloud! Cats!

Half Baked

SWWLG pre-drinks

From 4pm on Friday 27 May

Somewhere nearby

Head to Biz Dojoabout 5.30ish

Pitch Process321

Get in line to pitch

60 secpitch

on stage

Makeposter

for voting

BE AWESOME! BE QUICK!BE BRAVE!

Anatomy of a PitchHi, I’m [name]!

My idea is called [idea]. The

problem we’re solving is

[problem]. My solution is

[solution]. To do this, we’ll need

[team]. Let’s rock this weekend!

Your name 1

The problem you’re solving and who it’s for

3

Who do need on your team

5

Your solution, its name, and why it’s unique 4

Your idea name 2

Vote

Braindump

FormTeamsPitch

LEAN CANVAS+

VALIDATION PLAN

Weekend Schedule

8AM - Doors open!Morning – Get out of buildingAfternoon – More validation, plot, design, buildLate evening – First pitch practices1AM - Venue closes

8AM - Doors open!Morning – Second pitch practice, buildAfternoon – Last pitch practice, polish5PM – PITCH TIME8PM – Dinner, drinks, prizes10PM – Clean up

SAT SUN

Judging Criteria

•Did your team get out and talk to customers?•Are you actually solving a problem?•Have you identified a specific target market?

Validation Execution & Design

BusinessModel

Judging Criteria

•Do you have an MVP or prototype?•How functional is your technical demo?•Design Matters! Is your product easy to use?


BusinessModel

Judging Criteria

•Are you solving a problem? (value proposition) •Is your idea unique?•How do you plan on making this a successful business?


BusinessModel

Q: Can I pitch something I’ve already started on?A: No, but well researched and vetted ideas are always welcome.

FAQ

Q: Can I pitch two ideas?A: No, pick your favorite.

Q: What if my idea isn’t selected?A: Join another team, remember, it’s not about the idea.

Q: Can I still work on my idea if it’s not selected?A: Yes, ONLY IF you have more than two other people on the team.

Q: Can I use any pitch props, slides, etc when pitching?A: Props are ok, but slides are not. Remember it’s short!

Q: What about my intellectual property?A: It’s probably better out than in.

FAQ

Q: Do I have to share equity with my teammates?A: The “Golden Rule” should apply, but it’s up to you. Reach quick verbal agreement up front, and don’t team up with assholes.

Q: Can we use resources outside the room?A: Yes, we encourage you to pull out all stops.

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So

• See you at the pre-match drinks• Get thee onto our Facebook Group• Think big• Meet people• http://

wellington.startupweekend.org

Thanks

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