2. What Is Lean Startup?
The movement that is transforming how new
Products/Companies are built and launched
It’s about learning quickly what works, and discard what
doesn't?
Combination of
Lean Manufacturing principles (Toyota)
Customer Development (Steve Blank)
Agile Development
3. Already in the Mainstream….
“Offers new ways to cut work time and investment”
“Philosophy Helps Start-Ups Move Faster”
“Concepts apply both to designing products and to developing a
market”
“Many CEOs have fully embraced and continue to internalize
the lean startup principles”
4. What is Lean Startup Machine?
Community-centered startup bootcamps based on
LeanStartup methodologies
• Build community
• Introduce Lean Startup principles
• Coach teams through steps to validate
new business ideas
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7. What Happens At LSM?
Team building
Ideation
Elevator pitches
Customer interviews
Paper prototyping
Failing & starting over
Mentoring by Successful Entrepreneurs
Generating revenue
Investor pitches
9. Participant Testimonials
“The most valuable time I've ever invested in becoming
an entrepreneur.” Cianna Stewart
“I'll never look at a startup the same again.” Risto Haukioja
“Infectious and inspiring.” Marc McNeill
“Truly a mind-expanding weekend.” John Halloran
"This weekend was truly like no other.” Bernhard Kappe
10. Stats on Events
7 events in San Francisco, NYC, Boston Chicago
375 founders in attendance
75 startups created
11. Let’s Bring it To Pakistan!
Weekend Long Startup Event (Planned Last Week OCT)
Need at least 40-50 people to sign up
Organizers would fly in
Successful Entrepreneurs would join in through Skype for
one-on-one mentoring
Local Mentors might be assigned as well
12. What Are You Waiting For?
Validate your Idea over a Weekend
Join a team and learn by doing
Help Bring Pakistan on the “Startup” Map
