STARTUPSget started and keep going

put on for yo city

Matt Smith (@mattstech)That dude from Atlanta.

I love startups(and technology)

Early start

What Ive learned

Pitching Team

Business modelsFundingLocation

Pitches aint shit

Be memorable

Concise

Clear

Theres a problem.

This is the solution.

Its different enough.

Theres a market.

Im looking for _______.

Team

Hire smart

Culture is important

Have fun

...but argue

Equity?

Talk early.

Its easier.

Business models(not plans)

If youre doing it right

Itll be painful

Confusing

But keep iterating.

Keep pivoting.

Youll know when you hit it.

And talk to people.

Customers.

All the time.

Business Model Canvas

Dont get bogged down

Solve a real problem

Not just something thats cool

And

FAIL

hes doing a grate job

Funding

Dont raise money

HAVE tounless you

Be creative

If you have a VC...

Dont raise money(IMHO)

Location

I didnt know there was a startup

community in Norfolk.

Use local resources

Community

Be great entrepreneurs

...in Norfolk

People care.

You wouldnt be here if they didnt.

Real artists ship

PUT ON FOR YO CITY!

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