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3. 3
84%
OPENLY GAY ACTIVE ATHLETES IN AMERICA’S
FIVE MAJOR MEN’S PRO SPORTS LEAGUES
0
OF SPORTS PARTICIPANTS HAVE WITNESSED HOMOPHOBIA
78% BELIEVE YOUTH TEAM SPORTS IS NOT SAFE FOR GAY PEOPLE
IN THE CLOSET83% OF GAY MEN AND 63% OF LESBIANS
WHO PLAY ARE COMPLETELY OR PARTIALLY
THE SITUATION IN U.S. SPORTS
ISN’T SO GOLDEN.
4. 4
Andrew McIntosh thought about suicide so often as a college athlete that
he had his own funeral played out in his head. Dying somehow seemed
easier than telling his truth.
“It was emotional chaos,” he tells USA TODAY Sports. “The perception,
based on fear, tells you that coming out is worse than death.”
This was in 2009, when McIntosh played lacrosse at Oneonta State in
central New York. He remembers the day he heard a teammate utter a
homophobic slur — that drill is so gay — that seemed all the more hurtful
for its casual, offhand nature.
Suddenly coach Dan Mahar stopped practice. He told his team, forcefully,
that such language is unacceptable. It was a simple act that changed a life.
And maybe saved one, too.
"I was just doing my job," Mahar says.
7. 7
“…Suddenly coach Dan
Mahar stopped practice.
He told his team, forcefully,
that such language is
unacceptable. It was a
simple act that changed a
life. And maybe saved one,
too.
‘I was just doing my
job,’ Mahar says.”
8. 8
TO GIVE COACHES, TEAMS AND ALLIES
THE TOOLS TO MAKE SPORTS SAFER
AND MORE INCLUSIVE FOR LGBTQ
THE OPPORTUNITY
10. 10
For coaches and participants in organized
sports, Love the Game is a training platform
that drives measurable progress toward social
acceptance and athletic achievement for
LGBTQ youth.
Unlike fragmented grassroots causes, it is
powered by big brands, star athletes and
expert content that can drive lasting change.
15. SPONSORSHIP
DOLLARS
A BIGGER % OF $15B YOUTH SPORTS SPEND
GOODWILL & BRAND LOYALTY SPEND
COMMUNITY GOODW
+
HAPPY FAMILIES
HEALTHY KIDS
16. 16
“My goal is very clear...which is that women run half our companies and
countries and men run half our homes. As much as I wish that could happen
in four years, I don't think that's a likely time period. But I think it can
happen sooner than we think. Part of it is having that aspiration and that
goal. I think we too often suffer from the tyranny of low expectations.”
– Sheryl Sandberg
17. 17
PROJECTED COST & IMPACT
42M young athletes
Assume 1 coach for every 15 athletes (avg across sports)
Aud: 2.8M coaches
Year 1: 500 communities
10 coaches/community = 5,000 coaches, 75,000 young athletes
Y1 Operating Costs - $1.5M
Digital Platform Design, Build, Support
Content Creation by SMEs & TBK
L+ Athlete Sponsorship
Marketing
18. 18
INDUSTRY IMPACT
ACHIEVE FAIR AND EQUAL REPRESENTATION
FOR LGBTQ IN ALL SPORTS PROFESSIONS
(i.e., match percent of U.S. populace)
19. 19
PUT LOVE THE GAME AT THE CENTER
OF GOKART’S DIVERSITY EFFORTS.
THE ASK
22. 1 in 4 for young adults aged 18-25 have used
illegal drugs in the last 30 days
Drug use is increasing in Americans over 50
years old by roughly 3% annually
27. HEALTHY OUTLET BOOMING INDUSTRYBUILT IN COMMUNITY
THE CYCLING COMMUNITY IS VIBRANT, ACTIVE, AND GROWING.
28.
29. WE EXIST TO HELP RECOVERING ADDICTS
STAY SOBER THROUGH EDUCATION,
INTERGENERATIONAL CONNECTION, AND A
SHARED PASSION FOR BIKES.
30. LANE CHANGE PAIRS SOBER TEENS AND YOUNG
ADULTS WITH SOBER BABY BOOMERS, BOTH OF
WHOM SHARE A PASSION FOR BIKES.
6-Week Program
4 hours per week
3 Volunteer Instructors
10 Students (Ages 15-19)
Space provided by participating bike shops
Program Result: Job-Ready Certified Bike Mechanic
31. MENTOR MENTEE
• HELPING OTHER ADDICTS
• CONNECTION WITH COMMUNITY
• LEVERAGING THEIR PASSION
• FEEL SUPPORTED IN SAFE ENVIRONMENT
• CONNECTION WITH COMMUNITY
• TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL SKILLS
INDUSTRY
• SKILLED WORKFORCE
• 60-80% TRAINING SAVINGS
• BUILDS COMMUNITY GOODWILL
32. Lane Change also recognizes the
employment gap in the United States,
especially in technical positions.
That’s why we help our members earn
real life technical skills, equipping them
for inspiring futures that capitalize on
their passion.
33. All bike shops are in need of more mechanics.
—
They spend $500 on average to train them.
—
Lane Change delivers job-ready mechanics for $125 each.
41. AUTOMOBILE SERVICE & REPAIR
SMALL ENGINE SERVICE &
REPAIR
BICYCLE SALES, SERVICE &
REPAIR
42. Expansion to Five States (Minnesota, Oregon, Colorado, California,
South Carolina)
25 Locations Per State
125 Total Locations Producing 6,250 Graduates Annually
80% Placement Rate = $500,000 in annual finder’s fees
Matching grants drive another $500,000 annually -- totaling $1M
annual revenue
47. 47
“YOU ONLY HAVE THE MOST DIFFICULT
MULTIFACTORIAL CHALLENGE ON EARTH.
GOOD LUCK!”
DR. ANGELA ERDRICH
48. 48
FOOD CHALLENGES FOR NATIVE AMERICANS
35% OF NATIVE
CHILDREN ARE
IMPOVERISHED
400% MORE LIKELY TO
REPORT NOT HAVING
ENOUGH TO EAT
42% OBESITY
HIGHEST RISK OF
TYPE-2 DIABETES
49. 49
GOVERNMENT ISN’T THE TOTAL ANSWER
FEDERAL CORRECTIONS INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE
$6,973 PER
INMATE
$1,297 PER
PERSON
52. TEAM
BRAZIL
52
PRODUCER
• Ajei (A-he, means my heart) - Goes by Ali
• 29 Years Old
• Navajo
• Single Mother
• Lives Near Reservation in New Mexico
• H.S Education
• Maker / Dreamer
• Full-Time Teacher / Makes $36K
• Side Gig - Navajo Tea/ Green Thread -
Cleansing Team - Calming and Purity
• Lack of Distribution and Brand Awareness
53. TEAM
BRAZIL
53
CUSTOMER
• Katie (Kat)
• Female
• Lives in Brooklyn
• Works at a Manhatten ad agency
• 32 years old
• No kids, but lives with partner
• Makes $110K annually
• Makes her own kambucha
• Early adopter
• Social influencer / large Insta following
• Into eco-tourism
• Into wellness trends and holistic health
54. TEAM
BRAZIL
54
BUSINESS MODEL
• B Corp
• Minimum 51% Native Ownership
• Share 50% of all profit with
producers
• Producers reinvest 10% of profit
into local communities
Price $39.95
Product Cost $12.00
Packaging $0.80
Inserts $0.55
Total Product Cost $13.35
Pick & Pack $1.00
Postage $5.50
Total Fulfillment Cost $6.50
Total COGS $19.85
Fees (cc, admin) $2.00
Gross Profit Per Box $18.10
Customer Acquisition Cost $8.00
Average Length of Subscription 12
60. TEAM
BRAZIL
60
MARKETING AND SALES
• PARTNER WITH SEED AND NATIVE HEALTH CONFERENCE
• NATIVE AMERICAN ENTREPRENEURS FACEBOOK TARGETING
• NATIVE AMERICAN BUSINESS ORGANIZATION AND
ENTREPRENEUR PARTNERSHIPS
• INSTAGRAM INFLUENCER CAMPAIGN
• FASHION AND HEALTH SUBSCRIPTION BOX + HEALTH
INTEREST FACEBOOK TARGETING
69. We believe that helping people
find a passion project will help
them be happier as individuals
and more connected to their
loved ones.
OUR BELIEF
70. 070
Only 1 in 3 Americans are very happy.
- The Harris Poll
THE PROBLEM
SURVEY PREFORMED 2002-2017
71. 071
Nearly 40% of Americans rarely engage in
hobbies and pastimes they enjoy.
- The Harris Poll
THE PROBLEM
SURVEY PREFORMED 2002-2017
72. Every day after work I go home
– and a lot of friends feel this
way – I work, I work out, and I
go home. That's it. Life becomes
boring, routine. It's not fulfilling.
Meagan Riley, 38
MID-CAREER PROFESSIONALS ARE UNHAPPY
072
73. We help people find a passion,
connecting them with real-life
experiences and community that
help them in their pursuit.
OUR SOLUTION
PASSION
77. 77
INPUTS
• No paid employees
• $50,000 marketing investment from founders
• Minimum Viable Product - 1 region
TESTING AND VALIDATION
OUTPUTS
• Proof of concept
• Real Customers ($3/click, 10% interest; 15% of interested parties
• buy)
• Market Insights
• Customer feedback
• Model to prove Return on Investment
78. TheBusinessModel
78
We’ve assumed a 20% vendor fee on any
experience booked. Looking ahead, we’ll
explore a premium passion finding experience.
79. TheMarketingPlan
79
OUR
TEST:
WE’LL TAKE ON
THE CHALLENGE OF
A TWO-SIDED
MARKET WITH A
$50K SPEND
FOCUSED ON ONE
REGION,
YEAR
ONE:
WE’LL TARGET 1
REGION AND
CREATE 12
EXPERIENCES.
MARKETING
SPEND:
$250K
YEAR
TWO:
WE’LL TARGET 2
REGIONS AND
CREATE 24
EXPERIENCES.
MARKETING
SPEND:
$500K
YEAR
THREE:
WE’LL TARGET 5
REGIONS AND
CREATE 60
EXPERIENCES.
MARKETING
SPEND:
$1MM
80. THE
FINANCIAL
MODEL
80
TEST YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3
# of Regions 1 1 2 5
REVENUE
B to B sign up fee 0 60,000 120,000 300,000
B to B 20% of experience fee 100,000 500,000 1,000,000 4,000,000
Total Revenue $100,000 $560,000 $1,120,000 $4,300,000
Hosting & Maintenance 240 120,000 180,000 240,000
Content Creation 100 24,000 48,000 120,000
Total COGS 340 144,000 228,000 360,000
Gross Margin $99,660 $416,000 $892,000 $3,940,000
100% 74% 80% 92%
Personnel 0 200,000 450,000 600,000
Marketing 50,000 250,000 500,000 1,000,000
Facilities 0 5,000 5,000 5,000
Total SG&A 50,000 455,000 955,000 1,605,000
EBITDA $49,660 -$39,000 -$63,000 $2,335,000
Net Margin 50% -7% -6% 54%
91. 91
“I would prefer to have handmade,
locally crafted and lasting furniture
but it seems difficult and expensive. I
don’t want to buy disposable
furniture but I don’t see an option
within reach.”
93. 93
FOR FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS SEEKING A
LASTING, HANDMADE PIECE OF FURNITURE, WE
HAVE CREATED A DIGITAL PLATFORM TO PUT
EXACTLY WHAT THEY WANT WITHIN REACH.
94. FOR MAKERS
94
BUILDING A TWO SIDED MARKET
FOR BUYERS
Navigating the marketplace of great makers can be
overwhelming, and they want to invest in something
will make them happy for a lifetime.
We will connect them to the maker that fits their
buying style and their home aesthetic.
They’re not passionate about or good at marketing,
they thrive by making amazing furniture.
We can be their marketing engine, connecting them
to the right buyers at the right time.
97. 97
THERE IS A MARKET
.2M
2M
5M
HOMES PURCHASED
PER YEAR
FIRST TIME HOME
PURCHASES PER YEAR
CUSTOM FURNITURE
PURCHASERS
98. 98
THERE IS A MARKET
.2M
2M
5M
HOMES PURCHASED
PER YEAR
FIRST TIME HOME
PURCHASES PER YEAR
CUSTOM FURNITURE
PURCHASERS
$3.8 BILLION
ADDRESSABLE MARKET SIZE
99. 99
THE TIME IS RIGHT
Ecommerce home furnishing is growing 11% year over year.
Home furnishing make up 12% of the total US Ecommerce sales.
No other competitors are servicing both sides of the marketplace.
Houzz
Right now first time home ownership surged to its highest level in 17 years.
100. REVENUE MODEL: FIVE KEY PILLARS
ACCESSORIES
MARKETPLACE
Marketplace on the
site where artists can
sell additional items
from left over
materials.
PLATFORM
FEES
Subscription for
makers to access the
platform.
OPPORTUNITY
CREDITS
Per opportunity for
makers to have the
option of submitting a
quote to potential
buyers.
(i.e. “Thumbtack”
model)
SPONSORED
CONTENT
Ability for third parties
to sponsor articles
relevant to home
design, custom
furniture for first time
buyers.
AFFILIATE
MARKETING
Email advertising to
registered users of
the site, charged on a
per click basis.
101. YEAR ONE: THREE PHASES OF DEVELOPMENT
MARKETPLACE
1.0
- Room / space
capture via phone
- Product options &
match-making
- Customer service
and messaging
CONSUMER
PREFERENCE
PROFILE
- Consumer
preference /
assessment to
build profile
- Validate product/
market fit
MARKETPLACE
2.0
- VR & AR intake
- Consult with an
expert
- Delivery &
insurance services
- Re-engagement
recommendation
106. EXPLORE
CUSTOMIZE
PREFERENCES AND
CRITERIA
COLLABORATE PURCHASE CELEBRATE
CAPABILITY / FEATURE ROADMAP
PHASE 2
PHASE 1
PHASE 3
PRODUCT TILES AND FORM INPUT
ROOM/SPACE
CAPTURE
PRODUCT OPTIONS, DETAILS,
MAKER DETAILS
TRANSACTION SERVICES
CUSTOMER SERVICE:
MESSAGING
RATE & REVIEW
LOG IN, PROFILE
MAKER MARKETING
CAPABILITIES
CONSUMER TREND
ANALYTICS
VR / AR INTAKE
CONSULT WITH AN
EXPERT
AR PRODUCT
PLACEMENT IN ROOM
MAKER SHOWROOM
BILLING AND
FINANCING SUPPORT
CUSTOM
TRANSACTION
SERVICE
DELIVERY &
INSURANCE SERVICES
SOCIAL CRED
RE-ENGAGEMENT
RECOMMENDATIONS
107. 107
WE’LL VALIDATE MAKER + CONSUMER DEMAND
BY TESTING IN 2-3 MARKETS TO START
PHASE 3 | GO-TO-MARKET PLAN
108. 108
GO-TO-MARKET | RECRUIT MAKERS
In each market, we’ll
identify and recruit
25-50 makers to
feature on MVP
Local events:
• Community art events
• Artist associations
• Workshops
• Farmer’s markets
Online/Print:
• Paid social
• Direct mail
• Facebook groups
Find local makers through:
110. WHAT DO WE WANT TO LEARN?
ARE BUYERS INTERESTED IN USING HENDE?
ARE BUYERS WILLING TO PROVIDE THEIR
CONTACT INFO?
WILL BUYERS ENGAGE WITH OUR PREFERENCE
QUIZ?
DO CONSUMERS FIND VALUE IN THEIR HENDE
PREFERENCE PROFILE?
METRICS
ENGAGEMENT RATE
# OF COMPLETE SIGN-UPS
QUIZ COMPLETION RATE
# OF SHARES, PDF
DOWNLOADS, # OF BETA
SIGN UPS