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MVP Challenge 2012 Jump Start Your Start-up!

No More Excuses2012

Expansion Bridge wants to help you make it happen.

What is MVP?

Minimum Viable Product

“the minimum viable product is that version of a new product which allows a team to collect the maximum amount of

validated learning about customers with the least effort.” – Eric Ries

MVP Challenge Step 1

STEP 1:

Your Team Creates aMock Up of Your Web or Mobile App

(min. of 2 person team)

MVP Challenge Step 2

Step 2:

Create a 2 min. pitch video

MVP Challenge Step 3

Step 3: Submit Your Mock-Up & Videoto Expansion Bridge’s Website

By November 8th, 2012

Winners

Winners Are Determined On Nov 23th, 20125 finalist teams are invited to join us for a round table lunch

where they get feedback advice from investors.

Grand Prize: Your Mock-Up Will be created by an experienced Expansion

Bridge Software developing team

Sponsors + Tools for Success

Tools for Success:

leanlaunchlab.com balsamiq.com

Contest Dates

Start Date: August 16th 2012

Submission Deadline: Nov 8thst, 2012

Finals: Dec 5th, 2012 Round Table Lunch + Announcement of Winners!

Requirements

MVP Mock Up Must be submitted by Nov 8th 2012 on the Expansion Bridge Website

- Must be a tech/web based product mock-up- Must use Lean Start-Up Methods

Judges & Panel

TBD

Prizes

Grand Prize:

MVP Mock-Up Created by E.B. team ($25,000 Value)

2nd Prize: Dinner with Investors to get Feedback & Advice

3rd Prize: TBD