sam bhagwat: blueseed overview
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Part I of Sam Bhagwat's talk at Refactor Camp 2013, focusing on Blueseed.TRANSCRIPT
Silicon Valley’sinternational startup
community
• 1,000 entrepreneurs• On a stationary ship• Just outside US jurisdiction• Easy access to Silicon Valley
Blueseed at a glance
30 minutesby ferry Business/Tourist Visa:
• can travel to US, 180 days/yr• can attend meetings, events• can’t earn incomeBahamas flagged ship:
• can earn income, start companies• streamlined regulatory environment
Vessel – 12 miles offshore, in international waters, outside U.S. jurisdiction
Travel – using business/tourist visa
What is Blueseed doing?
Equity
ValueStartups
Early traction
Customer interest:348 startups
UnitedStates
Spain
India
UK
Canada
AustraliaPress
“The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.”
-- Steve Jobs, 1955-2011