Start-up BuildingA new model for creating winning start-upsSacred Heart High School, 27 January 2016

Aleks Kudic, Chief Technology Officer, Grove Capital

My path start-up building

• UCL, Electrical Engineering (Physics, Maths… basketball) – 1st classGreat to meet friends for lifeGet into the best Uni you can and pick a subject you are interested in

My path start-up building

• First job - Accountant (checking what people claim to have)• Management consultant (learned to code) – loved it• Started a business (with friends from Accenture) – very exciting • Project Manager (launched Halifax in Europe) – worked in HollandEarly career is important to build you network of friendsBrand names count – work for a company that inspiresTravel Family - Lara born

My path start-up building

• MBA at INSEAD (business degree) – lived in France and Singapore• Project Manager (working for Barclays in Singapore)MBA is an advance degree where you learn how to build and run

companiesGreat place to meet people

My path start-up building

• Product manager (worked for a gaming company)• Started a number of business

• Internet• Technology• Focused on providing useful service

You will have many jobsWorked out what I am good at….….and what I like doing

How to start a start-up?

What do I spend time on?

Talking to people (pitching)Making the productCodingHiring peopleSelling/marketing

Examples of successful start-ups

Different Start-up building models