TU-E4100 - Startup Experience D, Lecture, 6.9.2023-30.11.2023

Osion kuvaus

• Team Assignments
  • Valitse aktiviteetti Team Agreement

    

    Team Agreement Tehtävä
  • Valitse aktiviteetti Review of 1st prototype and 1st version of Framework DL: 23rd Oct 23:59

    

    Review of 1st prototype and 1st version of Framework DL: 23rd Oct 23:59 Tehtävä

    Suoritus

    Opiskelijoiden täytyy

    

    Palauta
  • Valitse aktiviteetti Mid-review of 2nd prototype, framework and reading deck DL 6th Nov 23:59

    

    Mid-review of 2nd prototype, framework and reading deck DL 6th Nov 23:59 Tehtävä

    Suoritus

    Opiskelijoiden täytyy

    

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  • Valitse aktiviteetti Ask for funding exercise DL 16 Nov

    

    Ask for funding exercise DL 16 Nov Tehtävä

    The investors will need these information before they meet you on 21st Nov. 
    

    • What kind of funding are you seeking? Examples: Pre-seed, Angel Investments, Business Finland Grants, etc. 
    • How much are you asking and for what purpose will the fund be used? 
    • Your Kawasaki Pitch Deck: https://guykawasaki.com/the-only-10-slides-you-need-in-your-pitch/. Please keep it simple and precise. It's time to consider how to present your startups to those who are not familiar at all with your projects. 
    • Materials that can support you: Useful resources for early-stage startup team

    This exercise is not graded and should be looked at as a learning experience. You will have an opportunity to experience what it would be like to be in the same room with a potential investor. Please state your funding, the amount and purpose below with this format: 
    
    "We are team (...) and we are working on (your value proposition). We are looking for an investment / grant of (state your amount in euro). We plan to use that investment to (state your purpose). We have attached our reading deck along with this message so you can take a quick look prior to our meeting next Tuesday 9:00 at Aalto University." 
    
    Attach your deck below plus your above statement. 

  • Valitse aktiviteetti DEMO DAY - Submission of Documentation Report

    

    DEMO DAY - Submission of Documentation Report Tehtävä

    Your documentation report is a vital part of showcasing your journey, progress, and the depth of your work. We want you to take pride in your process and provide as much detail as possible regarding every step you've taken since day one. This is not the time to be modest; it's the time to shine a light on your hard work and dedication.

    Showcase Your Work:

    • Provide a comprehensive overview of your project's evolution from its inception. Describe the steps you've taken to arrive at this point and explain the reasoning behind each decision.
    • Give special attention to how you've substantiated all claims and statements made in your Wireframes. Highlight your validation processes, testing methods, and the insights gained from these tests.

    Embrace the Details:

    • While being thorough, aim to keep your documentation concise and focused. Share your insights and discoveries without unnecessary length.
    • Use the following questions as a framework, but don't hesitate to dive deeper into your work, particularly your testing and validation efforts.

    Key Questions to Address:

    1. Topic Narrowing: Explain how you narrowed down your project topic to its current focus.

    2. Testing and Insights: Describe the tests you conducted and what you learned from them. Share details on how users interacted with and tested your prototype, highlighting the insights they provided and what aspects of your project they validated.

    3. Business Model: Define your project's business model. Explain the rationale behind adopting this particular model, including how it aligns with your project's goals. Identify key stakeholders and describe your interactions with them.

    4. Data Collection and Validation: Elaborate on how you collected data and validated your assumptions throughout the project.

    5. Market Entry Strategy: Provide a clear plan on how you intend to enter the markets based on the claims made in your wireframe.

    6. Scientific Approach: Demonstrate your commitment to a scientific approach in validating and building your solution.

    Remember, your documentation report is an opportunity to showcase the depth and dedication you've poured into your project. Be proud of your journey and let your work shine through your report. 

    Format: Please make sure that your Report is a written report and not a video or a PowerPoint reading deck. You can include images, videos, graphs, graphics into the written report to make your case and showcase your work.