Making the Shift - Employee to Entrepreneur

Discover the essential steps to transition from employee to entrepreneur in this comprehensive 51-minute workshop from Devoxx. Learn how to evaluate the commercial viability of your ideas, define your target market, navigate the capital raising process, create a business plan, and deliver an effective pitch. Explore key topics such as understanding the odds of securing capital, preparing necessary documents like elevator pitches and executive summaries, and avoiding common pitching mistakes. Gain insights into business model creation, market analysis, and the importance of emotional connection in pitching. Delve into real-world examples from successful companies like Uber, Lyft, SpaceX, and Airbnb to understand effective business strategies. Master the art of clarifying your message, developing a strong value proposition, and adapting your pitch for different audiences. Acquire practical tips for pitch delivery, including body language and timing. Conclude with valuable information on market research, common startup pitfalls, and creating a solid business plan that makes economic sense.

Introduction
Your idea is worth nothing
The traditional business plan
Why are you in business
Business Plan Elements
Be Careful
Uber vs Lift
SpaceX Business Plan
Business Model Canvas
Airbnb Example
Elevator Pitch
The Perfect Elevator Pitch
Elevator Pitch Sentence Structure
Pixar Pitch
Emotional Pitch
Business Model
Total Available Market
Follow Up
Recap
Clarify the message
Think about the value proposition
Create multiple versions
Be flexible
Practice your pitch
Smile
Be Genuine
Take Your Time
QA
Opinion vs Feedback
Market Research
Common Reasons Startups Fail
Creating a Business Plan
Economic Mind Sense
Competition