Post on 09-Feb-2017
Becoming an entrepreneur:
Tine Thygesen@tahitahi www.tinethygesen.com
Power, passion and entrepreneurial craftsmanship
•CEO Everplaces•CEO 23•CEO Venture Cup•CEO GlobalEventSupplies•CMO Colego•Cofounder Founders House•Cofounder Cleantech Open•Worked with 100 startups
Hi! I am Tine Thygesen
Tech entrepreneur, board member & advisor
It all started one day, when someone showed me his new boat...
Moved to the other side of the planet.
Moved again, to somewhere with better grounds for success
Starting up, less glamorous then expected
Mobile explodingBuilt-in functions
Personalised135 countries
No money No name
No product Small team Huge risk
Not to speak of entertainment, gaming…
Denmark's first tech startup co-working space - 1 rule: Dedicated people only - Popular beyond expectations: 500 people
- 65 people - Insane speed - German launch - 38mio DKK venture - Power play
TodayBoard of directors of:
Easi’r Elvium
Goodwings Founders House
Markedsmodningsfonden ITU business development
Danish Ventures
@tahitahi
1. Entrepreneur’s grit and passion trumps all
2. Pull vs push (brand is valuable)
3. Make money early 4. Address sizeable
market 5. Scalability matters
It is about people1. Co-working speeds up growth
(surround yourself with excellent people)
2. Pull vs push of talent attraction (Fun is actually serious business)
3. Build trust
Idea 10%Timing 30%People 30% Perseverance 30%
It’s not about a brilliant idea
Great execution, basic ideaLEGO
JUST-EATPANDORA
TIGER
There is only one way to learnFailing is learningIt takes courage for everyone
Start today - it’s a craft
1. Entrepreneur’s grit and passion trumps all
2. Brand is valuable 3. Make money early4. Address sizeable market5. Scalability matters6. Fun is actually serious business7. Pull is stronger than push8. It’s about people9. It’s not about a brilliant idea10. Start today
Credits
http://wallpaperswala.com/wp-content/gallery/lonely/lonely_girl_walking_on_railway_track.jpg
FoundersHouse.dk
colego.dk