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2. 1About us 2About you 3. ABOUT METAVALLON 4. metavallon | o (Classical Greek, part.)transforming; bringing change 5. In a few words 6. Metavallon is a young, Greek, non-profit organization aiming to promote earlystage entrepreneurship.Educate,Turn ideas intosupport anddynamic,Stimulate empowerinnovative,economic growthaspiring export-oriented, in a socially entrepreneurshigh impact sustainable way new ventures 7. And why is Metavallon important?Because we are tackling some of the biggest problems, needs and requisites for development and growth. Stagnating economy Low levels of Lack of support and hesitantinnovation andaround venturinginvestorsextraversionLack of an Fear of failure entrepreneurial rain Drain ecosystem 8. What we do 9. A supportive structureAttracttalent High-quality services in Developideas education and supportStructurebusiness plansWe cover the full spectrum ofentrepreneurial needs: from ideaNetwork & development, to incorporation, accessMentor to capital and support during thecrucial rst two years Access toof operationcapitalIncubate 10. based on the Startup Series The Startup Series Program 11. Why we do it 12. for our future Vision:a culture of initiative and innovation, a society ofventuring spirit and civil awareness 13. We believe in 14. ... the power of initiative and action. The best way to predict the future is to create it.-Peter Drucker 15. 1 Year Metavallon! 16. Start-up Series 2012 17. A successful mix26 Par$cipants 18. A successful mix26 Par$cipants 20 Business Ideas 19. A successful mix26 Between the ages of Par$cipants 21-55 20 Business Ideas 20. A successful mix26 Between the ages of 50% holding postgraduate and Par$cipants 21-55 doctoral degrees 20 Business Ideas 21. A successful mix26 Between the ages of 50% holding postgraduate and Par$cipants 21-55 doctoral degrees FOCUS ON: Health, Educa$on, Food & Nutri$on, Manufacturing & 20 Fashion, Technology, Energy, Web/Mobile Business Ideas 22. A solid Metavallon network Strategic Partners 23. A solid Metavallon network Innova=on Partners Strategic Partners 24. A solid Metavallon network Innova=on Partners Strategic Partners Community Partners 25. A solid Metavallon network Innova=on Partners Strategic Partners Media Partners Community Partners 26. Coming up 27. Our new Startup Series cycle star$ng with the the Gymnasium 2013! From Idea to Feasibility 8-week workshop series Day-long sessions 28. Our Venturing Hub entering startup space in January 2013! 29. ARE YOU AN ASPIRINGENTREPRENEUR? 30. Find out what you loveand let it kill you! Charles Bukowski 31. Only do your One Thing.Everything else is a distraction. 32. Your One Thingfalls at the intersection of 3 truths: What you and your team are most passionateabout What you and your team have a realistic shot atbeing the best in the world at A huge untapped market opportunity 33. Plan ahead. 34. to launch and accelerate! Gather information. Create your strategy. Discuss. Review. Refine. Add calculated to risks. 35. to launch and accelerate! Gather information. Create your strategy. Discuss. Review. Refine. Add calculated to risks. It is not about the plan. 36. to launch and accelerate! Gather information. Create your strategy. Discuss. Review. Refine. Add calculated to risks. It is not about the plan. It is about the planning! 37. Execute or die. 38. but dont outsmart yourself! Resist perfection and the urge to create. Launch and release early. And often. Seek feedback. Evaluate. Recalibrate. Always keep in mind the 80/20 rule (it goes for everything). Fail fast. But fail smart! 39. People are CORE. 40. It is not really about you Have amazing co-founders that are better at what they do than you will ever be. Work with people you get excited about, people you trust. And people who are passionate about what you are doing and where you are heading. Lead, dont micromanage. Bring out the greatness in your team. It IS about the customer! 41. And remember 42. Its not because things are difficult that we dare not venture.Its because we dare not venture that they are difficult.-Seneca 43. THANK YOU! 44. www.metavallon.orgconnect@metavallon.orgf: /metavallont: @metavallonin:Metavallon Ideas to ventures