QUEEN’S STARTUP Summit industry PACKAGE 2016 QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY, KINGSTON, ON JAN 29-31 2016
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EST. SINCE
2013 DELEGATES
2013-2015 ON BEHALF OF THE ENTIRE EXECUTIVE TEAM, I would like to thank you for your interest in the fourth annual Queen’s Startup Summit. Since 2013, the summit has brought some of the brightest minds from across Ontario and Canada to partake in our weekend-long event that aims to provide our participants with invaluable entrepreneurial experience, create enduring relationships and networks, and develop a passion for innovation. Over the course of the summit, delegates will have the opportunityq to listen to speeches from industry leaders, pitch business ideas, form teams and work collaboratively to materialize their vision, and present their startup in front of a panel of esteemed judges for a chance to win funding. Over the past three years, this event has been a tremendous hit, providing the foundation for successful ventures such as stock analysis app Vuru, mobile and web product consulting firm ThinkAkili, and smartbike manufacturer Vanhawks. However, these achievements would not be possible if it were not for the time and knowledge offered to our delegates by our mentors, whose job it is to provide guidance and wisdom to teams in order to optimize their startup’s potential. With your support, the Queen’s Startup Summit is equipped to realize its full potential as a platform for the convergence of talent and ideas. We encourage you to read on and learn more about the summit, and are honoured to extend this opportunity to interact with and foster the growth of promising students and future entrepreneurial leaders.
2015: by the numbers
Sincerely, Gilad Streiner Queen’s Startup Summit Marketing and Relations Director
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ABOUT US Founded in 2013, the Queen’s Startup Summit is a consistently growing, student-run initiative whose mission is to foster a culture that promotes innovation, develops a passion for entrepreneurship, establishes enduring networks, and prepares its participants for the dynamic business landscape. Since its inception, the summit has attracted bright young minds from across all disciplines, placed them in a stimulating, competitive environment, and provided them
SPEECHES
FROM INDUSTRY LEADERS
DRAFT IDEAS
with the guidance, support, and resources they need to excel. Over the course of the event, industry leaders will give insightful speeches about their experience in the world of entrepreneurship, delegates will develop their ideas into real ventures, mentors will have the opportunity to teach and shape the progress of these fledging young entrepreneurs, judges will assess the promise of these startups, and everyone will have the opportunity to socialize and form lasting connections.
the process TOP 15
PITCHED BY DELEGATES
IDEAS ARE VOTED ON TO PROCEED
TOP 3 STARTUPS
FINAL PITCH + PRODUCT
ARE AWARDED FUNDING
This breadth of activities provides delegates with an insight into the entrepreneurial lifestyle, friends and professional networks, new skills and experiences, and the chance to refine their ideas and transform them into reality.
EVALUATED BY PANEL OF JUDGES
DELEGATES
PICK THEIR FAVOURITE IDEAS & FORM TEAMS
EACH TEAM
HAS 41 HOURS TO PLAN & DEVELOP
7 UNIVERSITIES
Delegates are selected from a variety of post secondary institutions and diverse backgrounds are to compete at QSS.
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why qss? shape the future * Ask the tough questions that will get delegates thinking about the best way to proceed and build their startup venture
witness & promote innovation * Experience creativity in action along with the exceptional effort and collaborative spirit of our specially selected delegates * Help aspiring innovators sharpen their entrepreneurial skills to become tomorrow’s leaders
EXCEPTIONAL PEOPLE * The executive team, made up of students, is committed to providing the best possible experience for all parties involved in Queen’s Startup Summit
* The summit hosts over 80 talented delegates from top institutions across Canada with diverse expertise in engineering, computer science, business, and design
UNIQUE FORMAT * Risk-free environment for delegates to immerse themselves in the entrepreneurial process
* The competitive yet supportive atmosphere we strive to cultivate allows the creation and development of a venture in one weekend; from the idea’s inception, to a ready-for-market proposal
FORM LASTING RELATIONS * Meet and connect with professionals, successful entrepreneurs, and promising, up and coming students
* Build strong, dynamic relationships between various faculties and institutions across Canada
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NOTABLE aLUMNI speakers
ADAM DEREMO
MUKUND CHOPRA
FOUNDER OF AWAKE CHOCOLATE
PRINCIPAL OF CHOPRA VENTURES
judges
PAUL GODDARD
CEO OF PIZZA PIZZA
VICTORIA LENNOX
CAMERON CHELL
CEO OF STARTUP CANADA
CEO OF BUSINESS INSTINCTS GROUP
MICHAEL MANN
CEO OF LAUNCH LAB
mentors
STEVE LIGHTSTONE PRESIDENT OF CORNER OFFICE LEADS
MO AL-BORNO
PRINICPAL OF ALBORNO CONSULTING
GORDIE BEST
CO-FOUNDER OF BOXIT
delegates
JACOB ANDREOU
CO-FOUNDER AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST OF THINKAKILI
NILES LAWRENCE
CEO AND PRESIDENT OF VURU
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ALI ZAHID
CO-FOUNDER AND COO OF VANHAWKS
AHSEN BASIT
CO-FOUNDER AND CEO OF OPPROX
past success THE SUCCESS OF THE SUMMIT would not be possible without the partnerships and relationships we have previously built with our generous sponsors. We thank you for all of your support, and look forward to continuing our relationship.
FOUNDING PARTNERS
AFFLIATED PARTNERS
PAST SPONSORS
contact us OUR INDUSTRY COORDINATORS
are happy to connect and build a relationship with you and discuss details of the summit. Please do not hesitate to contact them or anyone else on our team if you have further questions or concerns. We greatly appreciate your time and consideration. INDUSTRY LIASISON COORDINATOR Andrew Liu andrew.liu@startupqueens.org INDUSTRY LIASISON COORDINATOR Austin Lubitz austin.lubitz@startupqueens.org MARKETING & RELATIONS DIRECTOR Gilad Streiner gilad.streiner@startupqueens.org CHECK US OUT AT WWW.STARTUPQUEENS.ORG
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