There is a great deal of talk about the "ecosystem" of the startup world, but what does that really mean? This class will give an overview of the startup world and all of its aspects and components. In addition, the class will cover the areas where WV plays in the environment. This is the first class in the Wasabi Ventures Academy Analyst training program. If you are interested in taking part in a future WV Academy class, email wvacademy @ wasabiventures.com

1. An Innovative And Dynamic Approach To Venture Capital And Incubation
The Startup Ecosystem Landscape
Part of the Wasabi Ventures Academy –
Startup Foundations

2. Startup = an early-stage technology entity
that is trying to position itself for rapid,
measurable growth in customers, revenue,
and market influence.
What Is A Startup?
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3. Difference Between A Startup And A Small Business
Small
Businesses
Startups
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4. How To Define A Startup
PEOPLE MONEY STAGE OF CUSTOMER
ACQUISITION/DEVELOPMENT
NOTE: The next three slides are the way that Wasabi Ventures defines the
ecosystem. Not everyone defines it this way.
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5. Startup Measured By People
More than 100 people
EARLY STAGE
BUILDING STAGE
GROWTH PHASE
REAL COMPANYOnly the founders
still involved
Founders
+
less than 10 employees
Founders
+
less than 100 people
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6. Startup Measured By Money
More than
$10 MM raised
EARLY STAGE
BUILDING STAGE
GROWTH PHASE
REAL COMPANYBootstrapped or
less than $100K raised
Less than
$1MM raised
Less than
$10 MM raised
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7. Startup Measured By Customer Acquisition/Development
People use it in ways
never intended
EARLY STAGE
BUILDING STAGE
GROWTH PHASE
REAL COMPANYNo one can use
it except in PowerPoint
Only people who are
hand-held with help can
use it, i.e. it is not perfect
Anyone and
everyone can use it
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8. Monetary Startup Ecosystem
“Friends and Family”
NOTE: You will have no idea what these mean if you just listen to people
say the words.
“Angels”
“Early Stage VCs”
“Late Stage VCs”
1
2
3
4
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9. The Startup Ecosystem
The
Founders
Schools and
Universities
Financing
Folks
Service
Providers
Hanger
OnsOutsourcers
Lawyers and
Accountants
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10. Where Does WV Fit In The Ecosystem?
The real goal of WV is
to create as many
founders as possible
and help them be
successful
The Earlier the Better
“Early Stage” is
where we are
happiest
Can play up to the
“Growth Stage”
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11. If you are interested or know some interested
in the Wasabi Ventures Academy, email
wvacademy@wasabiventures.com
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