swcdo 101: project management

Startup Weekend Project

How do you manage?

#1 : Braindump Ideas

● Throw everything on the table as early as possible

● Start talking about your startupProblem Milestones Potential Customers MonetizationSolutions Technology Interview Scripts CostingFeatures MVP Technologies Mockups Customer Validation Strategies

But You only have 54hours? Decide Fast but Wisely

● Set Timers for Decisions● Use Roman Voting

#2 : Prioritize and Refine

● Know your time constraints and be ruthless in cutting features away.

● Set Pivot or Persevere meetings - your keyword is “feasible”

● Always refer to your validations.

#3 : Allocate and Set Deadlines

● Use Scrum Board● Assign Roles and Distribute Tasks

Team LeaderDesigners - logo design, page mockups, etc. Developers - build the MVP/prototype, website, etc. Customer Validation - surveys, interviews, etc. Business Model Canvas - costing, monetization, marketingFinal presentation

Rule : Limit Scope, Simplify Early

Spend Time on : 1. Business Model - proof that you know what

you are doing and you have plans2. Customer Validation - proof that there is a

need and potential customers3. Execution - working demoWell, these happen to be the judging criteria also :)

It’s not the team size that matters; it’s getting everyone on-board on the

same page towards the goal.

Freaking out is normal :)

You have a TEAM - your support group not just for skills but as well as emotional support.

Be a Team Player!

Utilize StrengthsLet everyone shine

Listen as much as you talkDont be afraid to ask help

Lead by action, not by words or force

Tips and Tricks

Your startup name is important — it must be easy-to-spell, catchy,

memorable and meaningful

Basics of Branding

Feature the name of your startup in both your slide decks and demo prominently

Show your MVP

If you are not projecting your demo on the big screen, you are doing it wrong

Show Proof of Customer Validation

Let everyone know that you have worked on Customer Discovery/Development

Rule of Powerpoint at all times

Brief, Direct to the point, Compelling Presentation

Sell the Dream, not the Product

Project Management Tools

Check out http://startupweekend.org/resources/

Startup Weekend is awesome!Take it seriously, but not too much.

Have fun, but keep focused.