Slidedeck from our first meeting in 2012!

2. We believe that 20 somethings are
the greatest source of potential for
positive change in the world today.
Entrepreneurs are agents of that
positive change.

3. Big Blue Starters is an on-campus resource
devoted to helping students become
entrepreneurs - agents of positive change.

4. This can look like:
for-profit companies
non-profit organizations
traditional businesses

5. We Believe Change Happens When:
1. See a Problem
2. Imagine or Design a Solution
3. Carry Out the Solution
4. Inspire Others to Take Part in the Solution
aims to help students through this process

6. We Focus on 3 Things:
1) Host and Manage Startup Teams
2) Incubator Weekends (#IncU/Startup Weekend)
3) Increase Awareness about Entrepreneurship

7. Startup Teams

8. Tech Startup 2
Tech Startup 1
Non-Profit 1
Project
For Profit 1
#BBS operates as an umbrella organization with
multiple ventures running/growing simultaneously
Each venture maintains 100% ownership and #BBS
makes no claims on anything produced
(other than potential bragging rights for helping you succeed of course)

9. Startup Teams
Got an Idea? No idea yet?
Start a New Join an
Team! Existing Team!
If you’re new to #BBS,
join one of our existing teams
or start one of your own!

10. Why Join a Team?
Great way to get started if you’re curious about e-ship
Interdisciplinary work experience in your skillset
(Resume Builder)
Potentially become first employees of each company
Demonstrate and grow your skills to potential
employers from across the area
Learn the process + gain hands-on experience until you
come up with an idea of your own

11. Why Start a Team Under #BBS?
Free labor
Access to an international network and established local
network of connections including investors, mentors,
entrepreneurs, media, and potential employees
Act as closely to an incubator/accelerator as is feasible
If you’re new to entrepreneurship,
we have everything you need to get started.
We claim/take 0% ownership

12. Inaugural Class
Matt King - Solar iPhone Case
Wes Brooks - Social Media Trending Website or
iCORPS project
Heath Booton - Home brew class/competition
Scott Wagner - Crowded
Tommy Crush - Crambu
Each venture maintains 100% ownership and #BBS
makes no claims on anything produced
(other than potential bragging rights for helping you succeed of course)

13. Incubator Weekends

14. Incubator weekends
Top 45 Students at UK Only
Grad/Undergrad
Open to the Public Highly Focused
Generalized, Open Ended Lots of Hard Work
Lots of Fun
Focused on teaching you the
process from idea to startup

15. First annual 3-Day Incubator
Weekend brought to you by:
Idea to Prototype to Customer Development
in 3 DAYS

16. March 2-4 @ Awesome Inc
Come in with an idea
After 3 DAYS, leave with:
Team
Customer Research
Prototype
Validation from Local
Entrepreneurs and Investors

17. March 2-4 @ Awesome Inc

18. March 2-4 @ Awesome Inc
FRIDAY Pitch ideas
Form teams
GET TO WORK
Pitch initial plan and research to Mentors
SATURDAY TALK TO CUSTOMERS
Establish Initial Business Model
Continue building/designing prototype
Mentors invest time in each team
SUNDAY Finish as much development as possible
CONTINUE Talking to Customers
Final Pitch to investors/entrepreneurs

19. March 2-4 @ Awesome Inc
MUST Apply to Enter
Only the TOP 45 CANDIDATES CHOSEN
Pick the top CANDIDATES NOT IDEAS
Don’t have to have an idea to apply
Apply online, emailing details once application opens
(this weekend)

20. March 2-4 @ Awesome Inc
Best Case: YOUR idea gets picked
Find Co-founders
Initial Customer Feedback
Prototype
Validation from Entrepreneurs and Investors
Worst Case: Join a team
Learn the process
Have something to continue working on after
And... free food and awesome people!

21. March 2-4 @ Awesome Inc
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN:
Click Here for the #IncU Application!

22. UK Venture challenge
Compete for the BEST
Business Plan OR Business Concept

23. UK Venture challenge
Saturday, March 24, 2012
1st Place:
$2,000
Box seats to Keenland for 1 day
Paid sponsorship to compete at Idea State U
2nd Place:
$1,000

24. Startup Teams
Got an Idea? No idea yet?
Start a New Join an
Team! Existing Team!
If you’re new to #BBS,
join one of our existing teams
or start one of your own!

25. The Process:

26. Tips to Help You Pitch:
Here’s the secret:
PITCH THE PROBLEM
NOT THE SOLUTION

27. Tips to Help You Pitch:
Otherwise...

28. Tips to Help You Pitch:
The Secret:
PITCH THE PROBLEM
NOT THE SOLUTION
Pitch the PROBLEM first
Connect with your audience emotionally
about the problem
THEN offer your solution as the remedy

29. The Process: