For all you would-be entrepreneurs and social innovators, all those who have ever dreamed about growing their business, and anyone who wants to pretend for a day and see what it feels like, this is your chance to see how your ideas sound to an audience.
When: Sunday 10 April, 1-3pm
Where: BC Dog Cafe
#48, Alley 346, Guangfu S Rd
(02) 2711 0213
Cost: NT$200, includes soft drink with FREE refills, and cake. Food available.
On Sunday 10 April, at 1pm, a group of 30 people will come together to talk business and have some fun. They may be fantasy businesses, ideas that need to be developed, or real projects that are trying to launch. Everyone present will be free to stand up and speak for five minutes about what they have, what they’ve done, and what they need.
They will talk about what problem they are trying to solve, and what their solution is. They will talk about what resources they need, what skills and qualities they look for in a partner, what problems they need help to overcome. And they will answer questions from the audience.
If they do it well, it might look like this -
This is a chance to have some fun and spend some time with friends, new and old. If you’re interested in making change, taking initiative, being active instead of passive, then this a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon.
Nobody is seriously looking for investment funding at this event. It’s a fun opportunity to practise “selling an idea” to an audience, and see what feedback you get.
It’s a chance to meet, and get to know, other creative innovative people, to share ideas and brainstorm new opportunities.
It’s a chance to hear what other people are thinking, and look for inspiration.
It’s an opportunity to see how things sound when you actually tell someone else, a simulation to get you thinking about turning an idea into a reality. But if you want to be really serious about it, here are some hints from an expert:
Note: We are limited to 30 seats. It’s NT$200 for a bottomless drink and a cake. If you want to attend, please register at this site - tedxmonga.com/en/venture-challenge - we’re reaching our to other organisations to try and increase the numbers, hence centralising the registration there.