A better way to build a startup
the happy startup school
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our purpose
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TO HELP ENTREPRENEURS
TURN THEIR PASSION INTO PROFITS
CREATING HAPPIER, MORE SUSTAINABLE BUSINESSES !
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IN OTHER WORDS…
HELP DREAMERS, DO
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our own happy startup
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our inspiration
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“THE BEST COMPANIES MAKE
YOU FEEL SOMETHING”
JOHN KEARON, BRAINJUICER
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WHY NOW?
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MORE THAN 50% OF PEOPLE
DISLIKE THEIR JOBS
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THE WORLD OF BUSINESS
HAS A BAD NAME
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ONLY 1 IN 4 STARTUPS
SURVIVE 3 YEARS
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ONLY 3% OF COMPANIES SCORE
EXCELLENT FOR CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
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in other words,
there’s a shed load of
unhappy people out there
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SO WHAT IS A
HAPPY STARTUP?
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the 4 pillars of a happy startup:
•! built on passion
•! with a clear purpose
•! driven by great people
•! that is profitable
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introducing
the happy startup school
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KEY THEMES
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what’s in it
for me?
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•! 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
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huh? how does it all
fit together?
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design the life you want
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design the life you want
define what you stand for
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design the life you want
define what you stand for
explore & validate business ideas
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design the life you want
define what you stand for
explore & validate business ideas
design a great product/service
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design the life you want
define what you stand for
explore & validate business ideas
design a great product/service
build an inspiring culture
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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!
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timeline of an entrepreneur
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timeline of an entrepreneur
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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?
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happiness should be your
starting point for
success, not $$$
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thankfully it also
makes business sense
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“HAPPINESS IS
A BUSINESS MODEL”
TONY TSIEH, ZAPPOS (a $1bn company)
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how will it work?
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•! regular meet-ups, drop-ins
•! bite-sized workshops
•! structured learning programme
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online platform & community
& IF ALL GOES WELL A 3-DAY BOOTCAMP!
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our goal is to help you…
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•! live the life you always wanted
•! turn your passion into profits
•! make connections for life
•! feel inspired & supported
•! & have fun along the way!
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when?
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From today!
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we’re looking for 10 startups to
take part in our initial workshops
•! talk to us afterwards or apply at
happystartups.com/apply
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@happystartups
www.thehappystartupschool.com
thanks! any questions?