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WELCOME TOSTARTUP WEEKEND

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WELCOMETO STARTUP WEEKEND

Bolzano-Bozen

Hi, I’m ADRIAN

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Move fast and

break things

1Startup Weekend

Global Facilitator

2 Startup Founder – Obli.co

3 Startup Scout @Inventures.eu

Organizing Team

Local Sponsors

European Sponsors

Global Sponsors

$100 in AWS credits

for ALL attendees

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Global Sponsors

$300 in Cloud Platform

credit for ALL

attendees

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trial/

Leading the way for non-

tech partners with a focus

on innovative communities.

Providing beverages

to events across

the globe.

Coaches

OUR MISSION is to inspire change

in the lives of entrepreneurs - like you!

500+CITIES

480K+ALUMNI

1500+ventures

Meet a cofounder

& build a team

Learn a new skill

Have met a

Cofounder

Validate an idea

This weekend, will you:

Also Happening

10 events

1 Open data evangelist

2 Strategic Advisor (digital policy)

3Researcher in

economics of innovation

Speaker

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Lorenzo Benussi

Our startup idea:

Ice cream making cats!

Automatic!Ice cream!

The cloud!Cats!

Half Baked5

30min Halfway Break!10

Vote

Braindump

Form

TeamsPitch

MVP

Pitch Process

321

Get in line

to pitch

60sec

pitch

on stage

Write

Your

idea

SUPER IMPORTANT!

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!

Anatomy of a Pitch

Hi, I’m [name]! The

problem I’m solving

is [problem]. My

solution is [solution].

To do this, we’ll need

[team]. Let’s rock this

weekend!

Your name1

The problem

you’re solving

and who it’s for

2

Who do need on

your team

4

Your solution, it’s name,

and why

it’s unique

3

Time to Vote

Your Idea

Vote for my idea!

Still need devs!

Let’s rock this!

I’ve got icecream!

You got my vote!

Building the Team

65% of

all startup

failure

is due to

team issues

Have

diverse

skill sets

and perspectives

No one

is CEO!

Everyone

wears as

many hats

Judging Criteria

ValidationExecution

& Design

Business

Model

Judging Criteria

•Did your team get out and talk to customers?

•Are you actually solving a problem?

•Have you identified a specific target market?

ValidationExecution

& Design

Business

Model

Judging Criteria

•Do you have an MVP or prototype?

•How functional is your technical demo?

•Design Matters! Is your product easy to use?

ValidationExecution

& Design

Business

Model

Judging Criteria

•Are you solving a problem? (value proposition)

•Is your idea unique?

•How do you plan on making this a successful

business?

ValidationExecution

& Design

Business

Model

Time to Pitch!

Remaining Teams

Dumpling Snack Bar

Bright and safe

Wishure

Learnscapes

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Klang Buro

Guido

Placy

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Creative Business

Technical Domain

Expert

Form Teams

321

Don’t leave without

Picking a

work area

for the

weekend

Making a

sign with:

• Team name

• Number

• Members

• Problem

Defining

Scope:

• Brainstorm

• Top 3 priorities

• Assign roles

Weekend Schedule

9AM - Breakfast

10AM - Work!

2-5PM - Mentor

hours

3PM - Get out and talk

to customers

7PM - Dinner

& check-in

9AM - Show up!

10AM - Last pivots!

10AM – Pitch training

12PM - Lunch &

check-in

2PM - Tech check

3.45 PM – Final Presentations

+ Awards

6:00PM – Go Hore

SAT SUN

Venue Logistics

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5min Break!5