We believe that 20 somethings are the greatest source of potential forpositive change in the world today.

Entrepreneurs are agents of that positive change.

Big Blue Starters is an on-campus resource devoted to helping students become

entrepreneurs - agents of positive change.

This can look like:

for-profit companies

non-profit organizations

traditional businesses

1. See a Problem

2. Imagine or Design a Solution

3. Carry Out the Solution

4. Inspire Others to Take Part in the Solution

We Believe Change Happens When:

aims to help students through this process

We Focus on 3 Things:

1) Host and Manage Startup Teams

2) Incubator Weekends (#IncU/Startup Weekend)

3) Increase Awareness about Entrepreneurship

Startup Teams

Tech Startup 1

Tech Startup 2

Non-Profit 1

Project

For Profit 1#BBS operates as an umbrella organization with

multiple ventures running/growing simultaneously

Each venture maintains 100% ownership and #BBS makes no claims on anything produced

(other than potential bragging rights for helping you succeed of course)

Startup Teams

No idea yet?Join an

Existing Team!

Got an Idea?Start a New

Team!

If you’re new to #BBS, join one of our existing teams

or start one of your own!

Why Join a Team?

Great way to get started if you’re curious about e-ship

Interdisciplinary work experience in your skillset(Resume Builder)

Potentially become first employees of each company

Demonstrate and grow your skills to potential employers from across the area

Learn the process + gain hands-on experience until you come up with an idea of your own

Why Start a Team Under #BBS?

Free labor

Access to an international network and established local network of connections including investors, mentors,

entrepreneurs, media, and potential employees

Act as closely to an incubator/accelerator as is feasible

If you’re new to entrepreneurship,we have everything you need to get started.

We claim/take 0% ownership

Inaugural Class

Each venture maintains 100% ownership and #BBS makes no claims on anything produced

(other than potential bragging rights for helping you succeed of course)

Matt King - Solar iPhone Case

Wes Brooks - Social Media Trending Website or iCORPS project

Heath Booton - Home brew class/competition

Scott Wagner - Crowded

Tommy Crush - Crambu

Incubator Weekends

Incubator weekends

Open to the PublicGeneralized, Open Ended

Lots of Fun

Top 45 Students at UK OnlyGrad/UndergradHighly Focused

Lots of Hard Work

Focused on teaching you the process from idea to startup

First annual 3-Day Incubator Weekend brought to you by:

Idea to Prototype to Customer Development in 3 DAYS

March 2-4 @ Awesome Inc

Team

Customer Research

Prototype

Validation from Local Entrepreneurs and Investors

Come in with an ideaAfter 3 DAYS, leave with:

March 2-4 @ Awesome Inc

March 2-4 @ Awesome Inc

Pitch ideasForm teamsGET TO WORKPitch initial plan and research to Mentors

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

TALK TO CUSTOMERSEstablish Initial Business ModelContinue building/designing prototypeMentors invest time in each team

Finish as much development as possibleCONTINUE Talking to CustomersFinal Pitch to investors/entrepreneurs

March 2-4 @ Awesome Inc

MUST Apply to Enter

Only the TOP 45 CANDIDATES CHOSEN

Pick the top CANDIDATES NOT IDEASDon’t have to have an idea to apply

Apply online, emailing details once application opens (this weekend)

March 2-4 @ Awesome Inc

Best Case:

Worst Case:

YOUR idea gets pickedFind Co-foundersInitial Customer FeedbackPrototypeValidation from Entrepreneurs and Investors

Join a teamLearn the processHave something to continue working on after

And... free food and awesome people!

March 2-4 @ Awesome Inc

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN:Click Here for the #IncU Application!

Compete for the BESTBusiness Plan OR Business Concept

UK Venture challenge

UK Venture challengeSaturday, March 24, 2012

1st Place:$2,000

Box seats to Keenland for 1 dayPaid sponsorship to compete at Idea State U

2nd Place:$1,000

Startup Teams

No idea yet?Join an

Existing Team!

Got an Idea?Start a New

Team!

If you’re new to #BBS, join one of our existing teams

or start one of your own!

The Process:

Tips to Help You Pitch:

Here’s the secret:

PITCH THE PROBLEMNOT THE SOLUTION

Tips to Help You Pitch:

Otherwise...

Tips to Help You Pitch:

The Secret:

PITCH THE PROBLEMNOT THE SOLUTION

Pitch the PROBLEM first

Connect with your audience emotionally about the problem

THEN offer your solution as the remedy

The Process: