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Marko Srsan - Lessons Learned at TechStars London - Startup AddVenture Zagreb 2015
- 1. #STARTUPADDVENTURE MARKO SRSAN EX TECHSTARS LONDON LESSONS LEARNED AT TECHSTARS LONDON
- 2. About me • ex-associate @ Techstars • founder @ TimePrep • ex-organiser @ Zagreb Entrepreneurship Incubator • ex-blogger, biz-dev & events @ Netokracija • ex-Microsoft Student Partner • University of Zagreb (MA in Economics; BSc in CS) • drummer & FC Bayern fan @msrsan
- 3. • one of the TOP startup accelerators in the world • $118k in seed funding for 7-10% equity • 9 Programs worldwide + 9 vertical “Powered by Techstars” • $2.4M - average funding per company • how it works - 3 month (13 weeks) program 55 66 405 Active Acquired Failed @msrsan About TechStars
- 4. Techstars London W14 # 10 companies 80 mentors 10 associates 300 Demo Day investors 32, avg. age 17 Mini MBAs @msrsan
- 5. #1 Function over form • biggest cultural difference • the form, as long as it’s legal, doesn’t matter • what matters is: • is the job done? • how can we do it most efficiently? • “done is better than perfect” @msrsan Lessons Learned
- 6. Lessons Learned #2 Treat every situation as a new learning opportunity • not everything you’ll do is interesting and brings joy • not everyone you’ll talk to is fun • stay positive • it still needs to be done @msrsan
- 7. #3 Put yourself in another person’s shoes • hiring - one of the toughest founder jobs • you can’t read people’s minds - listen • understand people’s interests and motivation • #win-#win situation @msrsan Lessons Learned
- 8. #4 Make a decision • 80 mentors - 80 experiences - 80 opinions and advice • mentor whiplash - founders break • which path will my company take? @msrsan Lessons Learned
- 9. #5 Proper deadlines bring the best in you • without a deadline, there’s no pressure - you waste time • with a deadline, people are always pushed over their limits! • pitch evolution is unbelievable @msrsan Lessons Learned
- 10. #6 Keep it brief, short and simple • difference between: • being read or not • arranging a meeting or not • getting a job or not • five.sentenc.es max @msrsan Lessons Learned
- 11. #7 Team is e v e r y t h i n g • when facing with a mutual, specific,greater goal team synergy appears @msrsan Lessons Learned
- 12. Thank you! Questions? PS - Deadline for TS London is April 30th! @msrsan