In-Person Event
Ideation & Crowdfunding
Learn how to make the switch to being an entrepreneur
Date
Mar 19, 2014
Time
04:00 am - 06:00 am
Address
Platform co-working space, 1-3/F 120 Connaught Road West, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong
Venue has changed! See you at PLATFORM, 120 Connaught Road West (9min walk from MTR Sheung Wan exit C)
Following a very successful event last month with over 80 attendees, the Founder Institute free event series is back for another fun and informative evening!
If you are thinking to leave your day job to pursue your dream, this is the event you don't want to miss! Listen to the experiences of people just like yourself that have made the transition, and discuss any questions or concerns that you have. When is it the right time to quit? What are the first steps in an entrepreneurial journey? Is entrepreneurship right for me? How do I know if I have a good idea? How can I fund my project?
This time we've invited 2 awesome speakers, experts in Ideation, Design & Product Development to share their experience and unique vision:
- Daniel Szuc, Author, Design Researcher and Founder at User Experience Hong Kong (http://www.uxhongkong.com)
- Chris Place, Lead Product Designer & Crowdfunding specialist @ Native Union (www.nativeunion.com)
Who should Attend?
- Anyone who dreams of launching their own company
- Anyone with an idea for a new business either launched inside their employer or independently
- Anyone curious about being an entreprenuer someday
What are some of the Topics?
- What is the difference between being an employee versus being a founder
- What to consider before becoming an entrepreneur
- How do you know when the time is right to quit
- What are the first steps in the entrepreneurial journey
- and more...
What is the Agenda?
- Welcome and Socializing
- Introduction to the Founder Institute
- Talks on Founding a Company
- Question and Answer
- Discussion and Drinks at a Local Bar or Restaurant
This event is free to attend. Join us for a fun evening! For more free startup events, visit http://fi.co/events.
Speakers
Platinum Partners
Local Partners
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