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STARTUPSget started and keep going
put on for yo city
Matt Smith (@mattstech)That dude from Atlanta.
I love startups(and technology)
Early start
What Ive learned
Pitching Team
Business modelsFundingLocation
Pitches aint shit
Be memorable
Concise
Clear
Theres a problem.
This is the solution.
Its different enough.
Theres a market.
Im looking for _______.
Team
Hire smart
Culture is important
Have fun
...but argue
Equity?
Talk early.
Its easier.
Business models(not plans)
If youre doing it right
Itll be painful
Confusing
But keep iterating.
Keep pivoting.
Youll know when you hit it.
And talk to people.
Customers.
All the time.
Business Model Canvas
Dont get bogged down
Solve a real problem
Not just something thats cool
And
FAIL
hes doing a grate job
Funding
Dont raise money
HAVE tounless you
Be creative
If you have a VC...
Dont raise money(IMHO)
Location
I didnt know there was a startup
community in Norfolk.
Use local resources
Community
Be great entrepreneurs
...in Norfolk
People care.
You wouldnt be here if they didnt.
Real artists ship
PUT ON FOR YO CITY!
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