T h e G re e n St a r tu p B o ot C a m p i s o rg a n i ze d i n p a r t n e r s h i p w i t h St a r t U p M a ro c .
The GIST Initiative is a partnership led bythe U.S. Department of State and CRDF Global.
GISTDEMO DAY Oct 1, 2014
GREEN STARTUPBOOT CAMP
Sep 30, 2014Casablanca, MOROCCO
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GISTDEMO DAY Oct 1, 2014
GREEN STARTUPBOOT CAMP
Sep 30, 2014Casablanca, MOROCCO
The GIST Initiative is a partnership led bythe U.S. Department of State and CRDF Global.
AGENDA
Day 1 - September 30, 2014 - Attendance by Invitation Only - Location: Technopark, Casablanca, Morocco
09:30 – 10:00 Registration
10:00 – 10:30 Welcoming Remarks & Introductions
10:30 – 11:15 Team Building
Learn how to recruit founders, advisory board members, and experts to support your new venture.
Presenter: Gibs Song, Venture Partner, Big Basin Capital
11:15 – 11:30 Break
11:30 - 12:30 Green Business Model Canvas and International Customer Discovery Overview
Learn how to create a dynamic roadmap to market validation and an international customer base.
Presenter: Bob Gillespie, CEO, Networking Research Group, Inc.
12:30 - 13:30 Developing Green Sales Strategy
Learn how to design a sales strategy, from generating leads to ensuring a successful closing, and how to manage selling business-to- business and business-to-consumer capital goods and services.
Presenter: Gibs Song, Venture Partner, Big Basin Capital
13:30 - 14:30 Lunch
14:30 - 15:30 Marketing for Green Sartups
Master the fundamental concepts of marketing, including: opportunity recognition, market analysis, customer orientation, and marketing as a strategy to create demand.
Presenter: Julianne Zimmerman, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Vodia Ventures
15:30 - 16:15 Financial Modeling for Green Startups
Understandtechniquestobuildstartupfinancialmodels,includingmodelingprojectionsonrevenue,expenses,profitabilityandexits.
Presenter: Bob Gillespie, CEO, Networking Research Group, Inc.
16:15 - 17:30 Coffee Break
17:30 - 18:15 Green Tech Trends
Learn about global green technology trends and how angel and seed stage investors are investing in green technology startups.
Presenter: Julianne Zimmerman, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Vodia Ventures
18:15 - 19:00 Green Operation Strategies
Pick up crucial skills on how to run a sustainable, environmentally-conscious venture.
Presenter: Yossef Ben-Meir, President, High Atlas Foundation
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GISTDEMO DAY Oct 1, 2014
GREEN STARTUPBOOT CAMP
Sep 30, 2014Casablanca, MOROCCO
The GIST Initiative is a partnership led bythe U.S. Department of State and CRDF Global.
AGENDA
Day 2 - October 01, 2014 - Attendance by Invitation Only - Location: Technopark, Casablanca, Morocco
10:00 - 10:45 Investor Pitching Session
Pick up crucial skills on how to tell your startup’s story and convince an investor to buy into your vision.
Presenter: Bob Gillespie, CEO, Networking Research Group, Inc
10:45 - 11:45 One-on-One Mentorship: Top 35 with GIST Alumni & Mentors
Group 1: 17 entrepreneurs get one-on-one mentorship.
11:45 - 12:45 One-on-One Mentorship: Top 35 with GIST Alumni & Mentors
Group 2: 18 entrepreneurs get one-on-one mentorship.
12:45 – 13:45 Lunch
13:45 – 14:45 Pitching
Entrepreneurs representing 35 startups pitch in two parallel sessions.
14:45 – 16:00 Break
Judges deliberate.
16:00 - 16:30 DEMO Registration & Showcase - Open to the Public16:30 - 16:45 Welcoming remarks
16:45 - 17:15 Keynote: The Entrepreneurial Journey
Soak in an inspirational story from a successful entrepreneur.
Speaker: Ambassador Dwight L. Bush, Sr., United States Embassy in Morocco (TBC)
17:15 - 18:00 The Startup Environment: A Sustainable Approach
Discuss ways to attract support and investment for green and IT startups and how policies can facilitate their growth.
Panelists:
Julianne Zimmerman, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Vodia Ventures
Gibs Song, Venture Partner, Big Basin Capital
Yossef Ben-Meir, President, High Atlas Foundation
Investor/Entrepreneur in Morocco (TBC)
Moderator:
Ovidiu Bujorean, Senior Manager, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, CRDF Global
18:00 - 19:15 Investor Pitches
7 entrepreneurs pitch for a total of 10 minutes each, with 5 minute presentations and 5 minute Q&A.
19:15 - 20:00 Networking Reception & Award Ceremony
35 chosen entrepreneurs showcase their products and answer questions from investors, seasoned entrepreneurs and other distinguished guests. Awards will be presented to the top 5 startups.
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GISTDEMO DAY Oct 1, 2014
GREEN STARTUPBOOT CAMP
Sep 30, 2014Casablanca, MOROCCO
The GIST Initiative is a partnership led bythe U.S. Department of State and CRDF Global.
PROFILES
TeamAmine Chouaieb
Founder & CEO
@Mactn
Chifcowww.chifco.com
@INNERJBox
Tunisia
Incorporated Company: Yes
Industry: Green Technology
Category: Energy Efficiency,
Green Buildings
Expansion to other markets: Europe
Chifco is a technology automation system, essentially a personal smart grid, that allows the user to monitor, adjust and supervise all technology equipment, such as a security system and electricity usage, through a simple click.
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GISTDEMO DAY Oct 1, 2014
GREEN STARTUPBOOT CAMP
Sep 30, 2014Casablanca, MOROCCO
The GIST Initiative is a partnership led bythe U.S. Department of State and CRDF Global.
PROFILES
TeamMahdi Ben Hamouda
Founder@mahdiboyka
Green Power Company
www.greenpower.tn
Tunisia
Incorporated Company: Yes
Industry: Consulting
Category: Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency
Expansion to other markets: MENA
Green Power Company conducts electrical system diagnostic checks to find energy leaks and helps customers better manage energy consumption. They also develop customized solutions to reduce energy consumption and save money through installing renewable energy systems.
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GISTDEMO DAY Oct 1, 2014
GREEN STARTUPBOOT CAMP
Sep 30, 2014Casablanca, MOROCCO
The GIST Initiative is a partnership led bythe U.S. Department of State and CRDF Global.
PROFILES
TeamMaher Oudira
Manager
@OUDIRAM
INTERNATIONAL TRADERS
Tunisia
Incorporated Company: Yes
Industry: Waste
Category: Reusing and Recycling, Waste Management
Expansion to other markets: Worldwide
INTERNATIONAL TRADERS is an aluminium used beverage can recycling company that recycles, trades and transports aluminum to customers in Brazil, Korea and Germany. INTERNATIONAL TRADERS plans to produce finished goods from the collected aluminum.
This team is soon launching a new company called Aluminium African Company (ALFACO).
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GISTDEMO DAY Oct 1, 2014
GREEN STARTUPBOOT CAMP
Sep 30, 2014Casablanca, MOROCCO
The GIST Initiative is a partnership led bythe U.S. Department of State and CRDF Global.
PROFILES
TeamYousri Helal
Founder
@yosrihlel
Marfat Environnement
Tunisia
Incorporated Company: Yes
Industry: Enterprise Solution
Category: Reusing and Recycling,
Waste Management
Marfat Environnement provides solutions for the collecting, sorting, and recycling of non-hazardous waste for municipalities and industries in the region of Bizerte. It also provides environmental impact studies and feasibility studies for the renewable energy sector.
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GISTDEMO DAY Oct 1, 2014
GREEN STARTUPBOOT CAMP
Sep 30, 2014Casablanca, MOROCCO
The GIST Initiative is a partnership led bythe U.S. Department of State and CRDF Global.
PROFILES
TeamSaoussen Memmi
Co-Founder & Public Relations Manager@SawsanMemmi
SunocheTunisia
Incorporated Company: No
Industry: Green Technology
Category: Renewable Energy,
Reusing and Recycling
Expansion to other markets: Worldwide
Sunoche is a solar energy-powered laptop bag that allows users to charge a PC, mobile phone, or any electronic device anywhere while on-the-go. Lined with photovoltaic panels, the bag collects and converts energy for easy plug-in use. Maintaining the “renew and reuse” spirit, Sunoche is made of recycled advertising banners. Sunoche ensures that you never have to complain of a dead laptop or phone again.
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GISTDEMO DAY Oct 1, 2014
GREEN STARTUPBOOT CAMP
Sep 30, 2014Casablanca, MOROCCO
The GIST Initiative is a partnership led bythe U.S. Department of State and CRDF Global.
ALUMNI
Smarter ++Nizar Ben NejiFounder & CEO2013 GIST Tech-I & 2014 GIST Journey
NETpeasRachid HarrandoCo-Founder & CEO2012 Maghreb GIST Boot Camp & 2012 GIST Tech-I
iPadianAyman El AkhalCEO2012 Algeria GIST Boot Camp & 2012 GIST Journey
SAHAWassim SneneCTO2013 GIST Tech-I
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GISTDEMO DAY Oct 1, 2014
GREEN STARTUPBOOT CAMP
Sep 30, 2014Casablanca, MOROCCO
The GIST Initiative is a partnership led bythe U.S. Department of State and CRDF Global.
INTERNATIONAL MENTORS
BOB GILLESPIE CEO, Networking Research Group, Inc.www.linkedin.com/pub/bob-gillespie/9/29b/3b5Mr. Gillespie has over 20 years of experience in consulting, technology, leadership and operations. As a serial entrepreneur, he believes the ability to build great teams is the most important factor of success. He regularly holds sessions on Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Modeling and Startups as part of the mentoring programs at the 1871 accelerator. He has spoken at the Business Marketing Association, the Society for Information Management, The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Northwestern University, DePaul University, The Accelerator Conference for Entrepreneurship and the Seed11 Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital Conference among others. He has also been interviewed on NBC-5 Chicago, CBS-2 Chicago, BBC-Discovery, CNBC and Crain’s Chicago Business.
GIBS SONG Managing Consultant, Mane-Aquila Consulting https://www.linkedin.com/pub/gibs-song/1/98a/b70 @gibssongMr. Song has over 25 years of experience in technology development, strategic planning, executive management, and venture investing around the world. He has founded, invested and advised eight different companies. Gibs has held positions including Project Manager of the Electric Vehicle Research Program at the Electrochemical Science and Technology Center at the University of Ottawa and Director of U.S. Operations for Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology, and he remains a senior consultant at Cheil Industries and executive advisor to the Palo Alto Research Center.
JULIANNA ZIMMERMAN Co-founder and Managing Director, Vodia Ventures https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliannezimmerman@juliannezimMrs. Zimmerman’s professional passion is all about helping entrepreneurs put technology to work for the greater good. She has been active in the entrepreneurial space since the 1980s, as a member, founder, mentor, and advisor to a host of technology-driven startups. As Co-founder and Managing Director of Vodia Ventures, a seed capital firm, she is investing in startup teams with compelling value propositions framed to address the major challenges of this century: clean air, water, energy, food security, and human health.
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