HOW TO STARTUP WEEKEND?
OUR MISSION is to inspire change in the lives of entrepreneurs - like you!
800+ CITIES
200K+ ALUMNI
10k+ VOLUNTEERS
Meet a cofounder & build a team
Learn a new skill
Have met a Cofounder
Validate an idea
At the weekend, you will:
FRIDAY
Vote
Braindump
Form Teams
Pitch
GO!
Q: Can I pitch something I’ve already started on? A: No, but well researched and vetted ideas are always welcome.
FAQ
Q: Do I have to present an idea? A: No, you can be just a member of team.
Q: Can I pitch two ideas? A: No, pick your favorite.
Q: Can I pitch in Polish? A: No, whole Startup Weekend is in English.
Q: Can I come with a team? A: Yes, but you can not have anything prepared.
Q: Who is voting? A: Everyone is voting.
FAQ
Q: How do we vote? A: Special coupons from the organizers.
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. And you will not be allowed to present during Sunday Final presentation if front of the judges.
Q: Can I use any pitch props, slides, etc when pitching? A: Props are ok, but slides are not. Remember it’s short!
Pitch Process
3 2 1
Get in line to pitch
60sec pitch
on stage
Tell organizer name of your idea
SUPER IMPORTANT!
Anatomy of a Pitch
Hi, I’m [name]! The problem 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
2
Who do need on your team
4
Your solution, it’s name, and why
it’s unique
3
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
SATURDAY
THIS DAY IS SIMPLE
Meet mentors
Talk with mentors WORK
1 2 3
SUNDAY
D-DAY
Talk with mentors
Prepare PITCH
(with slides)
PRACTICE pitch
1 2 3
How Pitching Works
1
Teams pitch 3 min Q&A 3 min
Team on-deck, plugin laptop
during Q&A
2 3
Have Fun!
Judging Criteria
Validaton Execution & Design
Business Model
Judging Criteria
•Did your team get out and talk to customers? Are you actually solving a problem?
•What’s your clear value proposition to that customer?
•Have you identified a specific target market?
Validation Execution & Design
Business Model
Judging Criteria
•Did you work well as a team? •Do you have a prototype (paper is ok)? •Do you have an MVP to present (can you demo)? •Design Matters!
Validation Execution & Design
Business Model
Judging Criteria
•Does your solution solve a core need? •Why is it unique? •How will you differentiate yourself from your
competition (did you identify competition)?
Validation Execution & Design
Business Model
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