1. 2Days | 800Participants | 80Startups |40Workshops
Inspire | Learn | Connect | Accelerate
A platform that brings together students, start-ups, investors and
members of the entrepreneurship scene from Paris and around the world.
April2017
3. Accelerate
Workshops Booths
Learn Connect
Pitch
competition
Inspire
Keynotes &
Panels
§ Inspiring
speeches
§ Chance to discuss
with leaders and
influencers
§ Chance to pitch to
accelerators and
sponsors.
§ The best pitch gets
selected to take part
in axel springer’s
accelerator program.
§ Entrepreneurship
agents share their
knowledge
§ Students get to
learn hands-on
skills
§ Seed stage startups,
accelerators showcase
their business &
programs
§ Networking with
students,
entrepreneurs,
investors and mentors.
THE 4 PILLARS OF
5. 1
WHAT’S IN IT FOR STUDENTS?
Mentorship and Training
hands-on workshops from experienced leaders
and expert
Networking and Connections
with fellow student entrepreneurs and
experienced entrepreneurs, potential business
partners and start-ups
Inspiration from startups and professionals
and keynote speeches
“The main thing from HEC SEED was the opportunity to participate in a pitch
competition and the chance to be accepted by Axel Springer’s accelerator program.
The 3 months in Berlin were super useful - we've met mentors and advisors from
the industry and the 25K€ of investment helped us with our product.”
Andrey Artemenko
MBA student HEC Paris, co founder of MusicNow,
Winner of HEC Seed 2016 pitch competition
6. 2
WHAT’S IN IT FOR STARTUPS?
Max Aniort
Co-founder and Executive Director
Le Collectionist
“It was a great day to meet other entrepreneurs to discuss
how you become an entrepreneur, what it means…”
Get exposure to investors and accelerators
chance to pitch, be spotted by potential funders,
get feedback
Network and Connect
with fellow entrepreneurs, potential business
partners, see other start ups present and learn
from them
Participate in pitch competitions and win a
straight route into top-notch accelerator
programs tailored for their needs
7. 3 WHAT’S IN IT FOR
ACCELERATORS & INVESTORS?
Daniel Dierkes
Investment Manager,Axel Springer
“It is a great opportunity to learn about entrepreneurship in really high-
quality workshops and speeches.”
Getting new ideas to fund / sponsor
Meet innovative student entrepreneurs and
start ups and listen to their ideas to embrace /
sponsor / collaborate with
Advertising opportunity
By active participation in a unique
entrepreneurial event with students and the
start ups of the future
Host pitch competitions
Propel the best ideas by supporting and
igniting the competitive spirits
8. 4WHAT’S IN IT FOR DIGITAL
INNOVATORS AND SPONSORS?
Knowledge sharing
about learnings, dos and don’ts and key industry
trends
Shape the innovators of the future inspire the
new generation of innovators and establish a
relationship
Support early stage entrepreneurs
Spot, mentor and support the best potential
students and start-ups
Olivier Pages
Co-founder and Executive Director
CEO of ffly4u
“It was a great day to meet students involved in
entrepreneurship and it was good to cross our experiences.”
