StartUp NC Weekend focused on entrepreneurial opportunities in IT and E-Waste sectors. Our preference is computer technology. We are gathering creative minds interested in collaborating to profitably address this global problem of excessive E-Waste. What happens to old electronic equipment and why does it matter? Some is refurbished. However, only a small percentage is recycled. This competition event is a small experiment with the potential for global ramifications and real profit. You're only limited by your imagination and level of commitment to succeed. Join us in Raleigh September 26-28 to create viable business opportunities in the e-waste sector. -MJ Clark, Organizer

1. September 26 – 28 Raleigh, North Carolina
Developing profitable products or processes in the e-waste sector

2. Why?
We are gathering creative minds interested in
collaborating to profitably address the global
problem of excessive E-Waste.
What happens to old electronic equipment— and
why does it matter? Some is refurbished. However,
only a small percentage is recycled. This
competition event is a small experiment with the
potential for global ramifications and real profit.
-Mary Jane Clark, Certified Entrepreneurship Facilitator
Podcast: http://mjclark.podomatic.com/entry/2014-07-30T15_22_03-07_00

3. An Infusion of Creative People
People
Veteran
Entrepreneurs
Technical
Advisors
Marketing
Talent
IT & Tech
Specialists
Sales
ExpertsCreators
&
Craftsmen

4. Schedule
Friday 26th
6:00PM – 10:00PM
6:00 – 7:00
Opening Session
&
Pitches
7:00 – 10:00
Teams Form & Storm
Sun. 28th
1:00PM – 6:00PM
1:00 – 4:30
Teams Storm
4:30 – 6:00
Presentations
Sat. 27th
8:00AM – 8:00 PM
Teams Storm
&
Validate

5. Process
Friday 26th
Come prepared to
deliver 60- second
pitch to attract talent:
1.Who You Are
2. The Problem You
Solve
3. Your Proposed
Solution
4. What You Need
The ideas which attract
the most talent are
selected to move
forward as teams.
Sun. 28th
Team Work Sessions
&
Prepare Presentation
Final Presentation
Sat. 27th
Team Work Sessions,
Brainstorm,
Scrum &
Validation

6. E-Waste
Processes or ServiceProducts

7. Possibilities
Identify Partners
Replicable
Product
Design
Great Amenities!
Concepts
Work

8. Terms
Solve the global problem of excessive e-waste polluting the
world’s environment by developing a profitable process, service,
or product from discarded electronics.
All kinds of minds, skills and backgrounds welcomed.
Emphasis is on reduction of waste stream: computer desktops,
laptops, monitors, keyboards, printers.
Each team’s work product will be “on loan” to us for potential
public display (gallery) for a period of 60 days.

9. Timeline
FRIDAY
NIGHT
BEGIN
NOW
SAT
NIGHT
SAT
MORN
SUN
ENDING
SUN
MORN
Independent
Research
&
Preparation
Pitch for Talent,
Form Teams
&
Brainstorm
Complete
Brainstorm Validate Concept
& Start Building
Concept or
Prototype
Refine
Concept or
Prototype
Finish Building
Concept or
Prototype
Pitch Prep
&
Prototype
Complete
Pitch
&
Awards
September 26 – 28 Raleigh, North Carolina

10. Sponsors
Teaming For Technology NC (RTP)
E-Waste (computers, etc)
Technical assistance
http://www.unitedwaytriangle.org/t4t
NABÖcker
Facilities
Equipment
StepUp Entrepreneurship Program
Host nonprofit organization
Technical assistance

11. Apply
Space is limited and acceptance is a competitive process
Complete entire application (next slide)
Deadline for submission - Friday, September 19, 2014
Application & donation submitted
StepUp, 1701 Oberlin Rd., Raleigh NC 27608
Questions? Please contact Mary Jane Clark, StepUp
Entrepreneurship Facilitator at mjclark@stepupministry.org or
call 919/395-7671(cell)

12. Application
Name: _________________________________________________________
Email Address: __________________________________________________
Cell Phone: _____________________________________________________
By applying, I agree to join a team even if my idea is not selected and I offer the
following skills, talents, experience, and resources:
I have an idea or concept. Yes No
I have read and understand all terms and conditions of application.
Signature: __________________________________ Date: _________