September 26 – 28 Raleigh, North Carolina Developing profitable products or processes in the e-waste sector
startup nc weekend
startup nc weekend Why?We are gathering creative minds interested in collaborating to profitably address the global problem of excessive E-Waste. What happens to old electronic equipment— and why does it matter? Some is refurbished. However, only a small percentage is recycled. This competition event is a small experiment with the potential for global ramifications and real profit.
-Mary Jane Clark, Certified Entrepreneurship Facilitator
Podcast: http://mjclark.podomatic.com/entry/2014-07-30T15_22_03-07_00
An Infusion of Creative People
startup nc weekend People
Veteran Entrepreneur
s
Technical Advisors
Marketing Talent
IT & Tech Specialists
SalesExpertsCreators
& Craftsmen
startup nc weekend ScheduleFriday 26th
6:00PM – 10:00PM
6:00 – 7:00Opening Session
&Pitches
7:00 – 10:00 Teams Form & Storm
Sun. 28th
1:00PM – 6:00PM
1:00 – 4:30Teams Storm
4:30 – 6:00Presentations
Sat. 27th
8:00AM – 8:00 PM
Teams Storm &
Validate
startup nc weekend Process
Friday 26th
Come prepared to deliver 60- second
pitch to attract talent:
1.Who You Are2. The Problem You
Solve3. Your Proposed
Solution4. What You Need
The ideas which attract the most
talent are selected to move forward as
teams.
Sun. 28th
Team Work Sessions
& Prepare
Presentation
Final Presentation
Sat. 27th
Team Work Sessions,
Brainstorm, Scrum &
Validation
startup nc weekend E-Waste
Processes or ServiceProducts
startup nc weekend Possibilities
Identify PartnersReplicable
ProductDesign
Great Amenities! Concepts
Work
startup nc weekend Terms
Solve the global problem of excessive e-waste polluting the world’s environment by developing a profitable process, service, or product from discarded electronics.All kinds of minds, skills and backgrounds welcomed.Emphasis is on reduction of waste stream: computer desktops, laptops, monitors, keyboards, printers.Each team’s work product will be “on loan” to us for potential public display (gallery) for a period of 60 days.
startup nc weekend Timeline
FRIDAYNIGHT
BEGINNOW
SATNIGHT
SAT MORN
SUNENDING
SUN MORN
IndependentResearch
&Preparation
Pitch for Talent, Form
Teams &
Brainstorm Complete
Brainstorm Validate Concept & Start
Building Concept or Prototype
RefineConcept or Prototype
Finish Building
Concept or Prototype
Pitch Prep &
Prototype Complete
Pitch &
Awards
September 26 – 28 Raleigh, North Carolina
startup nc weekend Sponsors
Teaming For Technology NC (RTP)E-Waste (computers, etc)Technical assistancehttp://www.unitedwaytriangle.org/t4t
NABÖckerFacilitiesEquipment
StepUp Entrepreneurship ProgramHost nonprofit organizationTechnical assistance
startup nc weekend ApplySpace is limited and acceptance is a competitive processComplete entire application (next slide)Deadline for submission - Friday, September 19, 2014Application & donation submitted
StepUp, 1701 Oberlin Rd., Raleigh NC 27608 Questions? Please contact Mary Jane Clark, StepUp Entrepreneurship Facilitator at [email protected] or call 919/395-7671(cell)
startup nc weekend Application
Name: _________________________________________________________
Email Address: __________________________________________________
Cell Phone: _____________________________________________________By applying, I agree to join a team even if my idea is not selected and I offer the following skills, talents, experience, and resources:
I have an idea or concept. Yes No I have read and understand all terms and conditions of application.Signature: __________________________________ Date: _________