6. Hi, I’m David Clearwater
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Grows social enterprise
startups at Ākina Foundation
2
8 Startup Weekends
and counting
3
Business + technology
+ social impact
Bez práce,
nejsou koláče
@espressoftw // david.clearwater@akina.org.nz
7. Organising Team
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Laura
Reitel
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Nick
Churchouse
Sarah
Day
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Dave
Moskovitz
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Sarah
Pearce
Danielle
Vandendugen
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Rachel
Meikle
8. • Sam Kidd, LawVu
• DavidGlover, Creative Strategies
• Jem Yoshioka, NZ Nurses Organisation
• Melissa Clarke-Reynolds, Director + Entrepreneur
• Dave Allison, Ākina Foundation + Angel HQ
• Greg Twemlow, Creative HQ
• PaulSpence, iwantmyname
• John-Daniel Trask, Mindscape (Raygun.io)
• Lenz Gschwendtner, iwantmyname
• More TBA…
Mentors
11. Global Sponsors
$100 in AWS credits
for ALL attendees
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startupweekend.org/aws
FREE.CO domains
for ALL attendees
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12. Global Sponsors
$300 in Cloud
Platform credit for
ALL attendees
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Leading the way for
non-tech partners with
a focus on innovative
communities.
Providing beverages
to events across
the globe.
13. Our startup idea:
Ice cream making cats!
Automatic!
Ice cream!Ice cream!
The cloud!
Cats!
Half Baked
15. Pitch Process
321
Get in line
to pitch
60 sec
pitch
on stage
Make
poster
for voting
BEAWESOME! BEQUICK!BEBRAVE!
16. Anatomy of a Pitch
Hi, 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
18. Weekend Schedule
8AM - Doors open!
Morning – Get out of
building
Afternoon – More
validation, plot, design,
build
Late evening – First pitch
practices
1AM - Venue closes
8AM - Doors open!
Morning – Second pitch
practice, build
Afternoon – Last pitch
practice, polish
5PM – PITCH TIME
8PM – Dinner, drinks,
prizes
10PM – Clean up
SAT SUN
20. 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 myidea 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!
21. Q: What about my intellectual property?
A: It’s probablybetter out than in.
FAQ
Q: Do I have to share equity with my teammates?
A: The “GoldenRule” should apply,but it’s up to you. Reachquick
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.
22. Teh interwebz
• Startup Weekend NZ Group on Facebook (Closed
group – request membership here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/342955935869154/)
• @SWWLG
• #SWWLG
• http://wellington.startupweekend.org
• mailto:wellington@startupweekend.org
23. So
• See you at the pre-match Launchpad
• Sign up your friends
• Get thee onto our Facebook Group
• Think big
• Meet people
• http://wellington.startupweekend.org
