What is a startup? How do they start, funding, idea, incorporation. This is a basic overview

1. How to... “ Start a Startup” Startups Shenzhen.... Bringing Together Shenzhen's Startup Community! 09/08/11 Shenzhen Team - 深圳帮

2. Today's Agenda 09/08/11 Shenzhen Team - 深圳帮 Round table What is a startup? Basic formations, where to incorporate Funding – bootstrapping, angel, VC Partners – Finding, and dealing with Announcements (startup weekend, beach, directory, volunteers, coworking) Open Networking

3. Whats a “startup” The phrase "startup company" is often associated with Often means - high growth, technology oriented companies. High risk/reward profile and scalability. Can potentially grow rapidly with limited investment of capital, labor or land. 09/08/11 Shenzhen Team - 深圳帮 Wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Startup_company

4. Basic Formations Don't rush into forming a company. Make it first! Can be a simple contract to start. Where are YOUR CUSTOMERS!!! Bank account Basically meant to protect your personal liability. 09/08/11 Shenzhen Team - 深圳帮

5. Funding How much do you need? For WHAT? Bootstrapping Angel VC (Venture Capitalist) Debt 09/08/11 Shenzhen Team - 深圳帮

6. Partners EQ (emotional intelligence) Common goals, vision Same “exit strategy” 09/08/11 Shenzhen Team - 深圳帮

7. Real World Examples? Startups Prototypes Funding Partners 09/08/11 Shenzhen Team - 深圳帮

10. Beach Party, Startup Style - Nearby Shenzhen Beach - Sat morning to Sunday afternoon, (Overnight Saturday) - Invite friends from HK, Shanghai, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, etc - Fun, Bonding, Networking 09/08/11 Shenzhen Team - 深圳帮