Simple Winning Technique for a StartUp.

The goal of every individual in life is to be able to have outstanding position at any level in life. People strive for positions, title, qualification and platforms, all to express their hidden potential. Though, the potential might not have been nurtured, and that is why we see exhibition of non-competent people taking important roles in society.

As a Startup in market-place, the best you can have is improving yourself daily. Nothing beats this.

Go to learn. Learn to earn. Read and absorb knowledge, which you can then apply when needed. The marketplace is competitive already, and the only thing that gives you a niche is Improvement.

Improvement is the biggest room in the world. What do you know about your industry? What is your USP?

Take advantage of extra knowledge, keep improving. Let's meet at the top.

SLUSH 2016 GLOBAL IMPACT ACCELERATOR

SLUSH 2016 GLOBAL IMPACT ACCELERATOR

Local Competition

SLUSH is currently partnered with Ventures Platform to organize the local competition for tech startups to be part of the 2016 Global Impact Accelerator (GIA) program. Ventures Platform will work with other stakeholders in the tech ecosystem to conduct a pitchathon in order to select the best tech startups to be part of SLUSH 2016 in Helsinki, Finland by 30th November.

What is the Global Impact Accelerator All About?

#Slush16 is Europe’s leading startup and technology event, which connects startups and tech talent with top-tier international investors, executives, and media. In 2015, Slush brought together 15,000 attendees from one hundred nations for the two-day event held in Helsinki, Finland.

Slush Global Impact Accelerator (GIA) is a program created in collaboration with the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland and multiple partners globally. The purpose is to create a leading global program to support startups that are looking to solve some of the most pressing global challenges and contributing to the discussion on impact investing.

The GIA program offers startups

1. Online pre-mentoring program for all the selected participants.

2. Helsinki boot camp program on 22nd November – 2nd December.

3. Skills workshops and capacity building with leaders from all around the world.

4. Industry specific matchmaking sessions co-organized with the leading organizations.

5.  Access to Slush 2016, investors and potential partners

Selection Criteria

1. Vision to solve pressing challenges globally (A business concept that will have a measurable positive impact on people, society, or planet. There are no limitations in terms of sector or geographical focus.

2. Potential to scale;

3. Skills and drive to succeed;

4. A business idea that has gained some traction, but can still be in an early phase;

5. At least a working prototype;

6. Preferably with the IT focus

7. Can be commercial or non-profit but has to have a scalable business idea

Application closes 12 August 2016.


click on http://venturesplatform.com/apply-1

After5ive Event in Ibadan by Paul Adepoju

In his statement, the Convener of this event, Paul Adepoju says

"Next week Thursday, I'm hosting stakeholders in Ibadan's startup and entrepreneurship ecosystem at Mauve 21 Event Centre, Ring Road Ibadan. 

The goal is to connect serious entrepreneurs in the city with opportunities. Even though it's an informal interactive session, the interest and support from across board have been overwhelming - from government, institutions, media and entrepreneurs across the various sectors. So I have myself striving to ensure everyone has a very good time. Many thanks to my partners on this project. If you really want to be part of this, and can support in any way, let's talk. Ibadan will surely rise"