2Days | 800Participants | 80Startups |40Workshops

Inspire | Learn | Connect | Accelerate

A platform that brings together students, start-ups, investors andmembers of the entrepreneurship scene from Paris and around the world.

April2017

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Last year participants

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Accelerate

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Learn Connect

Pitch competition

Inspire

Keynotes & Panels

§ Inspiring speeches

§ Chance to discuss with leaders and influencers

§ Chance to pitch to accelerators and sponsors.

§ The best pitch gets selected to take part in axel springer’s accelerator program.

§ Entrepreneurship agents share their knowledge

§ Students get to learn hands-on skills

§ Seed stage startups, accelerators showcase their business & programs

§ Networking with students, entrepreneurs, investors and mentors.

THE 4 PILLARS OF

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Inspiration Mentorship Networking

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Pitch Competition

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Startup Booths -Entrepreneurship

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HEC SEED SUMMIT. We care about early stage entrepreneurs

1 WHAT’S IN IT FOR STUDENTS?

Mentorship and Training hands-on workshops from experienced leaders and expert

Networking and Connectionswith fellow student entrepreneurs and experienced entrepreneurs, potential business partners and start-ups

Inspiration from startups and professionals and keynote speeches

“The main thing from HEC SEED was the opportunity to participate in a pitchcompetition and the chance to be accepted by Axel Springer’s accelerator program.The 3 months in Berlin were super useful - we've met mentors and advisors fromthe industry and the 25K€ of investment helped us with our product.”

Andrey ArtemenkoMBA student HEC Paris, co founder of MusicNow,Winner of HEC Seed 2016 pitch competition

2WHAT’S IN IT FOR STARTUPS?

Max AniortCo-founder and Executive DirectorLe Collectionist

“It was a great day to meet other entrepreneurs to discusshow you become an entrepreneur, what it means…”

Get exposure to investors and acceleratorschance to pitch, be spotted by potential funders, get feedback

Network and Connectwith fellow entrepreneurs, potential business partners, see other start ups present and learnfrom them

Participate in pitch competitions and win a straight route into top-notch accelerator programs tailored for their needs

3 WHAT’S IN IT FOR ACCELERATORS & INVESTORS?

Daniel DierkesInvestment Manager, Axel Springer

“It is a great opportunity to learn about entrepreneurship in really high-quality workshops and speeches.”

Getting new ideas to fund / sponsorMeet innovative student entrepreneurs and start ups and listen to their ideas to embrace / sponsor / collaborate with

Advertising opportunityBy active participation in a unique entrepreneurial event with students and the start ups of the future

Host pitch competitionsPropel the best ideas by supporting and igniting the competitive spirits

4WHAT’S IN IT FOR DIGITAL INNOVATORS AND SPONSORS?

Knowledge sharing about learnings, dos and don’ts and key industry trends

Shape the innovators of the future inspire the new generation of innovators and establish a relationship

Support early stage entrepreneursSpot, mentor and support the best potential students and start-ups

Olivier PagesCo-founder and Executive DirectorCEO of ffly4u

“It was a great day to meet students involved inentrepreneurship and it was good to cross our experiences.”

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