The document describes The Lean Startup Machine conference happening from July 23-25. It will feature speakers Diony Cespedes, Connie Wong, Bob Cavezza, Grace Ng, and Ryan O'Donnell. The document then summarizes the problem of limited and costly internship options for students and businesses, as well as Crowdmarkup's proposed solution of connecting students and businesses through an online platform where businesses can post projects for students to submit recommendations and pitches for, with the goal of providing meaningful work experiences for students and affordable project-based talent for businesses.

1. The Lean Startup Machine July 23-25 DionyCespedes, ConnieWong, Bob Cavezza, Grace Ng, Ryan O'Donnell 1

3. Limited opportunities to gain impactful internship experience2

4. Customer Feedback Interviewed 12 students 24 start-ups and small businesses 80% of students indicated reputation or experience as a motivator 75% of businesses indicated that traditional internship programs were limiting due to cost of the hire or qualification to give school credit "I think I know how Urban Outfitters can improve the products the sell, I just don't know how to tell them“ - Student "All the students want to intern at a big company. I feel like I'm getting the leftovers who aren't most qualified and don't want to be there" -Owner, Technology Startup 3

6. The business posts a project on crowdmarkup detailing business challenge and project scope

7. Students screen projects that interest them

8. Students submit responses for projects

9. Mobile Start-Up reviews responses and selects top candidates to interview

10. Mobile Start-Up pays $10 to access contact information for each selected student4

12. Ability to see the quality of talent before committing

13. Choice – more quality options for potential interns

14. Avenue to find an internship that provides meaningful work experience instead of busywork

15. Choice – more options for job opportunities5

17. Online business communities (linked-in, Facebook, etc.)

18. Startup communities (online and offline)

19. Career placement offices

20. Student entrepreneurship clubs, start-up communities6

21. Minimum Viable Product Product Demo 7