Townsville Startups Meetup Manifesto - We believe in doing, rather than talking. - Our goal is to turn Townsville into a great place for startups. - Community is key, we strengthen ours by bringing like-minded people together and promoting collective events & activities. - Openness, diversity and curiosity are guiding principles. - A startup ecosystem is composed by many actors, which support entrepreneurs in an integrated approach: . Guidance & Knowledge . Infrastructure & Practical Support . Culture & Community . Investment & Scaling . Industry, Government & Academy . Tools & Platforms - We shall also have fun ;-)

1. Manifesto Townsville Startups Meetup

2. But the true essence of a startup, what *really* differentiates
them from established companies, is… learning!
So, what is a startup? According to Google:

3. Startups search for a new business model;
Established companies execute a known business model.

4. What people think is important: idea, team, money

5. What really matters: customer, learning, execution

6. What do we want?
• Meet like-minded people
• Networking
• Learn interesting things
• Energy!
• Do something awesome
• Explore the intersections of
ideas, products and people
• Business + Technology
• New Futures / Culture / Action
• Facilitate and help
• Advance the local ecosystem
Who are we?
What do we want?
When do we want it?
Entrepreneurs!
Ain’t freaking ready yet?
Startups
Enablers
Students
Capital
Support
ClientsLearn
Meet people
Create stuff
Investors

7. Focus: Initial areas of interest for the group

8. Townsville Startups Meetup Manifesto
We believe in doing, rather than talking.
Our goal is to turn Townsville into a great place for startups.
Community is key, we strengthen ours by bringing like-minded
people together and promoting collective events & activities.
Openness, diversity and curiosity are guiding principles.
A startup ecosystem is composed by many actors, which
support entrepreneurs in an integrated approach:
• Guidance & Knowledge
• Infrastructure & Practical Support
• Culture & Community
• Investment & Scaling
• Industry, Government & Academy
• Tools & Platforms
We shall also have fun ;-) .