The Happy Startup School

We’re helping a new breed of entrepreneur to realise their dreams. Startups that put people first and measure success in happiness, as well as profits. Think sustainability above short–term.We believe happy teams, storytelling and customer experience are key to delivering on vision & purpose. We’re at the start of something beautiful & we know you’re gonna love it.

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1. A better way to build a startup the happy startup school
2. our purpose
3. TO HELP ENTREPRENEURS TURN THEIR PASSION INTO PROFITS CREATING HAPPIER, MORE SUSTAINABLE BUSINESSES !
4. IN OTHER WORDS… HELP DREAMERS, DO
5. our own happy startup
7. our inspiration
9. “THE BEST COMPANIES MAKE YOU FEEL SOMETHING” JOHN KEARON, BRAINJUICER
10. WHY NOW?
12. MORE THAN 50% OF PEOPLE DISLIKE THEIR JOBS
14. THE WORLD OF BUSINESS HAS A BAD NAME
16. ONLY 1 IN 4 STARTUPS SURVIVE 3 YEARS
18. ONLY 3% OF COMPANIES SCORE EXCELLENT FOR CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
19. in other words, there’s a shed load of unhappy people out there
20. SO WHAT IS A HAPPY STARTUP?
22. the 4 pillars of a happy startup: •! built on passion •! with a clear purpose •! driven by great people •! that is profitable
23. introducing the happy startup school
24. KEY THEMES
26. what’s in it for me?
27. •! learn how to build a happy startup •! embrace failure & reduce risk •! learn by doing & from your peers •! access to inspiring mentors •! exclusive deals for alumni
28. huh? how does it all fit together?
29. design the life you want
30. design the life you want define what you stand for
31. design the life you want define what you stand for explore & validate business ideas
32. design the life you want define what you stand for explore & validate business ideas design a great product/service
33. design the life you want define what you stand for explore & validate business ideas design a great product/service build an inspiring culture
34. design the life you want define what you stand for explore & validate business ideas design a great product/service build an inspiring culture = a happy you, team & customers!
35. timeline of an entrepreneur
36. timeline of an entrepreneur
37. some questions for you: •! how happy are you right now? •! what would it take to make you happy? •! which companies make you happy? •! what does success look like to you? PLAY VIDEO CLIP
38. happiness should be your starting point for success, not $$$
39. thankfully it also makes business sense
40. “HAPPINESS IS A BUSINESS MODEL” TONY TSIEH, ZAPPOS (a $1bn company)
41. how will it work?
42. •! regular meet-ups, drop-ins •! bite-sized workshops •! structured learning programme •! online platform & community & IF ALL GOES WELL A 3-DAY BOOTCAMP!
43. our goal is to help you…
44. •! live the life you always wanted •! turn your passion into profits •! make connections for life •! feel inspired & supported •! & have fun along the way!
45. when?
46. From today! •! we’re looking for 10 startups to take part in our initial workshops •! talk to us afterwards or apply at happystartups.com/apply
47. @happystartups www.thehappystartupschool.com thanks! any questions?