The document outlines the Startup Weekend event held in Pokhara on September 21, 2013, where individuals come together to foster entrepreneurship and develop startups. It defines an entrepreneur as someone who innovatively addresses problems and emphasizes the importance of a solid business model, mission statement, and thorough market research. The event is part of a global movement promoting entrepreneurial spirit, with a presence in over 100 countries.

1. GDG Pokhara
Startup Weekend
BootCamp
21 September 2013
Ashish Rai (@areahouse40)
Inside Sales Manager
CloudFactory
Aakar Anil (@aakarpost)
Internet Marketing Specialist
CloudFactory

2. Entrepreneurship?

3. An entrepreneur is an individual who sees a problem &
"bets their life on an innovative and system-changing
idea” to solve that problem.

6. Startup Weekend?

7. Startup Weekend is a global grassroots movement to
foster entrepreneurial spirit.
Presence in
100+
countries
with over
1068+
events
creating
8K+
startups

8. From an idea to MVP
A 54 hour event where developers, designers,
marketers, students, product managers and startup
enthusiasts come together to share ideas, form
teams, build products, and launch startups.

9. Global Support for the SW movement

10. #swpkh

11. Startup Weekend vs. Hackathon

12. Have business Idea?

13. Business Model?

18. Be Clear About What you’re Selling

19. Come up with a Mission/Vision Statement

20. Be Honest About Your Strengths & Weaknesses

21. Conduct Thorough Market Research

22. Be Realistic with Revenue Projections

24. Startup = Growth