View
64
Download
1
Category
Tags:
Preview:
Citation preview
#Startup Ladies. Challenges & Success stories.
Skwibl
things to expect when building a tech startup
Tatiana ProtasovaCEO, Skwibl
#Startup Ladies
Pitfalls of a tech-intensive startup
Startups = customer development + quick iterations
Tech intensive startups require more time to iterate
#Startup Ladies
Our stepping stone: funding
Raised funding in Australia...conditional on a return visa
#Startup Ladies
Options
1. Australia - didn’t issue a return visa
2. US - endless possibilities, but if the team is physically there
3. Ukraine - war decreased the options
4. Continue on our own
But for you the options vary.
#Startup Ladies
Problem
What is the problem you relate to?
What is the solution you can come up with?
Simplify!
#Startup Ladies
Free hosting
As a startup you can benefit from a bunch of free bonuses.
Hosting: Microsoft Azure, Amazon - free for 3 year.
Want more free stuff?
#Startup Ladies
Build up your media profile
Local and global
1. Define the topics relevant to your startup that interest
reporters
2. Create a media list with the reporters that write about
these topics
3. Google/guess their emails
4. Pitch.
#Startup Ladies
Fundraising or not?
1. On your own - work on your startup in your free time
2. Find an accelerator in EU/US/AU
3. Raise angel funding
#Startup Ladies
Money (and more) to help you start
1. Build your profiles at f6s.com and angel.co.
2. Contact possible investors, accelerators and funds
through these platforms
Just a few clicks, and you’ve applied.
#Startup Ladies
What collateral will you need?
Pitch deck - a presentation of your business (you will need
two: the one you will send out and the one you will pitch in
person)
Executive summary - 1 to 3 pages document with key
information about your business
Investor deck is essentially a presentation of your business concept.
You will be able to send out to possible investors or partners, accelerators and use to pitch your
business at investment conferences and meetings.
Your investor deck should include:
1) Elevator Pitch & Story
2) Momentum, Traction, Expertise: Your key numbers
3) Market size & your customer base
4) Problem & Current Solutions: What need do you fill? Other solutions
5) Product or Service: Your solution
6) Business Model: Key Revenue Streams
7) Market Approach & Strategy: How you grow your business
8) Team & Key Stakeholders (Investors, Advisors)
9) Financials
10)Competition
11)Investment: Your ‘Ask’ for funding, Basic use of funds
Pitch/Investor deck
Allows you to approach busy angel investor, VCs, as well
as business accelerators in the country of your choice.
Executive summary is a one page summary of your
business, that includes:
● Your business pitch
● Information about the founders, your experience and
qualifications
● Market overview
● Channels to reach customers and partners
● Your exit strategy
It is also advised to have your product summary with
snapshots and your press coverage on the next pages of
the document.
Executive Summary
Sample Executive Summary
Executive summary
#Startup Ladies
Go abroad. Why?
• Good push for your business
• Connections that will help you go global
• Amazing experience to guide you
• Represent your country.
Recommended