SCALEit program - One week introduction from 2011
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20 danish IT startups in Silicon Valley
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This was the program 20 Danish hightech startups experienced when they visited Silicon Valley for one week in june 2011.
Transcript of SCALEit program - One week introduction from 2011
20 danish IT startups in Silicon Valley
June 6th - 10th, 2011
InspirationTHIS PROGRAM IS FROM 2011!
A similar program will be offered in 2012
MondayJune 6th
TuesdayJune 7th
WednesdayJune 8th
ThursdayJune 9th
FridayJune 10th
Intro / get started! Pitching Meet the Ecosystem Silicon Valley insights Setup in SV!
Slot 1Introduction to the
program, Innovation Center Denmark and
Silicon ValleyLAUNCH
SV
launchsiliconvalley.org
Equity? Business setup? Contracts? The role of the
SV lawyer, DLA Piper
The EXIT - time to pull out and pass your business
on!
Incubator visit, The Hub, Downtown San Francisco
Slot 2
Introduction to the program, Innovation Center Denmark and
Silicon ValleyLAUNCH
SV
launchsiliconvalley.org
The bank in SV - your financial partner! With
Silicon Valley Bank
Partnering!Scaling together
Session and discussion on HOW to make it here (Q&A). With Torsten Kolind, YouNoodle
Lunch Eat & meet each other
LAUNCH
SV
launchsiliconvalley.org
Eat & meet entrepreneurMartin Friid Nielsen, Soonr
Company visit: Google Startup Visit: Zendesk, with CEO Mikkel Svane
Slot 3Pitch preparations and
general business touching upon the lingo of
Silicon Valley
LAUNCH
SV
launchsiliconvalley.org
Venture Capital!Time to meet an Sand Hill
Road investor Startup visitMeet a web-startup in San
Francisco Free timePlan meetings for this time
or enjoy San FranciscoSlot 4
Pitch preparations and general business
touching upon the lingo of Silicon Valley
LAUNCH
SV
launchsiliconvalley.org
Stanford UniversityCampus trip with a
discussion on entrepreneurship
Startup visitMeet a web-startup in San
Francisco Free timePlan meetings for this time
or enjoy San Francisco
Evening Visit Steve Blank at his personal ranch
Feedback sessionsWe will bring in 12
extraordinary advisors
San Francisco meetupAt I/O Ventures you will pitch to +200 people.
Free timePlan meetings for this time
or enjoy San Francisco
SCALEit program, 2011
Please note that all events and meetings are not finally confirmed and are based on availability of the speakers
MONDAY
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Jeff Snider, Progression Partners
Using Silicon Valley to globalize your startup -‐ proven models and how they work
Introduc?on to Innova.on Center Denmarkand the SCALEit program
Pitch prepera?ons. Get ready to go down the elevator!
Bill Jose, Go To Market Consul?ng
MONDAY
6
Visit the ranch of Silicon Valley legend, Steve Blank
Steve Blank is a Silicon Valley-based retired serial entrepreneur, founding and/or part of 8 startup companies in California’s Silicon Valley after dropping out of the University of Michigan. A prolific educator, thought leader and writer on Customer Development for Startups, Blank teaches, refines, writes and blogs on “Customer Development,” a rigorous methodology he developed to bring the “scientific method” to the typically chaotic, seemingly disorganized startup process.
TUESDAY
7Launch Silicon Valley (www.launchsiliconvalley.org)We are aIending the launch of 30 exci.ng startups. In front of an audience of VCs, Angels, Corporate Execu?ves, Bloggers, Press & TV Cameras, there will also be a wide range of lively, informa?ve discussions, fireside chats and keynotes to bring you up to date perspec?ves on hot topics.
Plenty of networking opportuni?es at this full day event
Evening event: Experienced Advice MaGers!
We have brought in 12 of the most experienced advisors in Silicon Valley, to work and discuss with the group. Each company will do a 5 min. pitch of their product and business model, and receive feedback from up to 3 advisors. The event will be closed off with drinks and networking.
Medallia.com is the venue sponsor for this event
WEDNESDAY
8The role of the lawyer, Bradley Gersich, DLA Piper
-‐ Recent funding trends in terms of types of companies being funded and valua?ons. -‐ A handful of the key terms of a typical term sheet that emphasize sharing of control and economics.
Banking in Silicon Valley -‐ an ac?ve partner! Mar.n Kan, Entrepreneur Banking Services, Silicon Valley Bank
Meet secret successful danish entrepreneur!
Hint: serial entrepreneur, 2 exits, new startup
Open discussion on entrepreneurship with Jesper Sørensen, professor at Stanford University Graduate school
WEDNESDAY
8At the Blackbox Startup House we are invi?ng 20 Silicon Valley early stage investors to an invite only pitching event. In the casual seWng of this Palo Alto startup mansion, each startup will explain their vision in a 1 minute elevator pitch.
Style: Cosy and informal
AXerparty: Yes
Organizers
Evening special
Partner Sponsor
THURSDAY
9Dancing with the elefants, Patrina Mack and Gary Mandel
Topic of discussion: How do you play with the big guys in Silicon Valley!
Input and exit opportuni?es in Silicon Valley, Mark Grossman, Pagemill Partners
Visit Google HQ in Mountain View
Learn from a successful investor, entrepreneur and Venture Partner in Sunstone Capital, Juha Christensen
At I/O Ventures in San Francisco, we open the doors for the Silicon Valley startup community, to a evening event of pitching and networking. We will serve drinks and snacks, so arrive early -‐ we expect a full house this evening (100 people).
The top 20 danish startups will perform the famous 1 minute elevator pitch -‐ so be ready!
Place: I/O Ventures.....
Organizer
Share those business cards!
Partner
THURSDAY
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FRIDAY
10Visit The Hub, A startup incubator
How to setup in Silicon Valley, discussion with CEO of ZenDesk, Mikkel Svane
What did SCALEit do to your business? What will you do now?
An informal and open discussion with Torsten Kolind, CTO at Younoodle
So how did it reallygo in 2011?
We surveyed the 20 par?cipa?ng companies
100%
Overall, how satisfied are you with the week of SCALEit?
How would you rate the performance of ICDK in organizing SCALEit?
Yes, I will seek more funds and try to scale fasterYesYesNoYesProduct and enduser focusBusiness model, target group and attention to salesYes.. We learnt a lot in terms of scalability of our products and have changed our strategy after SCALEit.. now going after bigger markets.Product and market strategyYesYesYes, new roll-‐‑‒out plan among other thingsBusiness model has been improved due to ScaleITAbsolutely. The value added to my business because of the SCALEit programme is invaluable, not least in terms of business model, organizational setup, distribution channels and our place in the "funding value chain".Yes. Sell in presentations and biz modelYes!YES!Most certainlyAbsolutely. We're far more focused now on our core product and have a far more structured roadmap laid out now, at least for the next 6-‐‑‒12 months.Business model, company structure, internationalization plansA more refined business model, a sharper pitch, validation of our global potential, invaluable contacts and a finetuning of our ambition level.Yes. Target Group will be more clear!
Will you improve or optimize your business because of SCALEit (product tweak, target group, business model etc…)
How likely is it that the network/contacts you established during SCALEit will lead to valuable
business opportunities for you or your company?
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