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the happy startup school
A better way to build a startup

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our purpose

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TO HELP ENTREPRENEURS
TURN THEIR PASSION INTO PROFITS
CREATING HAPPIER, MORE SUSTAINABLE BUSINESSES 

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IN OTHER WORDS…
HELP DREAMERS, DO

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our own happy startup

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our inspiration

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“THE BEST COMPANIES MAKE
YOU FEEL SOMETHING”
JOHN KEARON, BRAINJUICER

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WHY NOW?

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MORE THAN 50% OF PEOPLE
DISLIKE THEIR JOBS

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THE WORLD OF BUSINESS
HAS A BAD NAME

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ONLY 1 IN 4 STARTUPS
SURVIVE 3 YEARS

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BARELY 3% OF COMPANIES SCORE
EXCELLENT FOR CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

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in other words,
there’s a shed load of
unhappy people out there

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some questions for you:
• how happy are you right now?
• what would it take to make you happy?
• which companies make you happy?
• what does success look like to you?
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SO WHAT IS A
HAPPY STARTUP?

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the 4 pillars of a happy startup:
• built on passion
• with a clear purpose
• driven by great people
• that is profitable

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KEY THEMES

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huh? how does it all
fit together?

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design the life you want

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design the life you want
define what you stand for

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design the life you want
define what you stand for
explore & validate business ideas

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design the life you want
define what you stand for
explore & validate business ideas
design a great product/service

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design the life you want
define what you stand for
explore & validate business ideas
design a great product/service
build an inspiring culture

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design the life you want
define what you stand for
explore & validate business ideas
design a great product/service
build an inspiring culture
= a happy you, team & customers!

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timeline of an entrepreneur

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timeline of an entrepreneur

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happiness should be your
starting point for
success, not $$$

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thankfully it also
makes business sense

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“HAPPINESS IS
A BUSINESS MODEL”
TONY TSIEH, ZAPPOS (a $1bn company)

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introducing
the happy startup school

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• regular meet-ups, drop-ins
• bite-sized workshops
• structured learning programme
• nline platform & community
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& IF ALL GOES WELL A 3-DAY BOOTCAMP!

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what’s in it
for me?

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• learn how to build a happy startup
• embrace failure & reduce risk
• learn by doing & from your peers
• access to inspiring mentors
• exclusive deals for alumni

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& ultimately..

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• live the life you always wanted
• turn your passion into profits
• make connections for life
• feel inspired & supported
• & have fun along the way!

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when?

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From today!
• e’re looking for 10 startups to
w
take part in our initial workshops
• talk to us afterwards or apply at
happystartups.com/apply

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thanks! any questions?
@happystartups
www.thehappystartupschool.com