How to prepare for Startup Weekend? WEB: www.swwaw.com

1. HOW TO
STARTUP WEEKEND?

2. OUR MISSION is to inspire change
in the lives of entrepreneurs - like you!
800+
CITIES
200K+
ALUMNI
10k+
VOLUNTEERS

3. Meet a cofounder
& build a team
Learn a new skill
Have met a
Cofounder
Validate an idea
At the weekend, you will:

4. FRIDAY

5. Vote
Braindump
Form
Teams
Pitch
GO!

6. 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.

7. 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!

8. Pitch Process
321
Get in line
to pitch
60sec
pitch
on stage
Tell
organizer
name of
your idea
SUPER IMPORTANT!

9. 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

10. 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

11. SATURDAY

12. THIS DAY IS SIMPLE
Meet
mentors
Talk with
mentors
WORK
1 2 3

13. SUNDAY

14. D-DAY
Talk with
mentors
Prepare
PITCH
(with slides)
PRACTICE
pitch
1 2 3

15. How Pitching Works
1
Teams
pitch 3 min
Q&A 3 min
Team
on-deck,
plugin
laptop
during Q&A
2 3
Have
Fun!

16. Judging Criteria
Validaton
Execution
& Design
Business
Model

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. Take on yourself!
BUY a ticket

21. WE YOU!