The document discusses defining key elements for a startup team to succeed, including a mission statement, weekly deliverables plan, ethics constitution, business model canvas, and data plan. It emphasizes the importance of teamwork, planning, and adapting to ensure the team stays focused on its goals and makes effective decisions together. Defining these foundational elements up front helps avoid distractions and allows the team to work efficiently toward its objectives.

1. 101: The enemy is within us
“Common Sense is not so Common”
A bit of my thoughts as Back to Basics saves a lot of time and the more I live the more
I know that Basic is not so common! – Hanan A.Meguid
Mentorship Series I: StartUp

2. In Times of Peace, define:
• Where r w heading? How will w get there?
• Team Work culture
• The big picture

3. Where we are heading?
• A tool to avoid shiny penny on the ground
• A tool to make decisions
• In peace more effective than in turbulence
Define your Mission Statement – 10 min.

4. How will we get there?
• The Plan…and Who owns what?
• Alive and breathing – listen and adapt
• Start day with it…and End with it!
Define Deliverable Weekly Plan

5. Team Work
• We r friends but that is not why we are here!
• How and who will make decisions?
• Start on time and finish on time – killer
culture!
Define Ethics Constitution and Sign it! 

6. Ur Product is not Ur Product!
• Your Business Model – further definitions!
– Channels, customers, services
– Features to address them
– Visuals and Experience: killlers!
Define Business Model Canvas
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoAOzMTLP5s
&feature=player_embedded

7. Data is the hidden recipe for success!
– How will we acquire it?
– How will we maintain it?
Define Data Plan

8. And Some Basics
• Time is basis of our economy– Every day counts
• Smile – a free mile to heart and mind
• Share – Power of Democracy of Knowledge
For the love of the Game!
We win and we loose…and we play again