Criteria to Present - Startup Huddle St. Lucia Events

STEP 1:
EDUCATE YOURSELF ON WHAT IT TAKES TO PRESENT AT STARTUP HUDDLE

HERE ARE THE CRITERIA:
The Startup Huddle educational experience is designed for entrepreneurs who are leading companies through the early stages of a new venture. As such, there are specific criteria that Startup Huddle organizers must use in order to select a company. We use the same criteria globally.

The business model conveys intention and ability to grow. Examples of presenter company qualities: Using technology to scale; expanding by cities, state, region, or nation (unconstrained by geography); or has a new, disruptive business model.
The company, ideally, is 3 years old or younger - 3 to 5 years only if the company still lacks customers. If your company is not accepted, please do not be offended. We hope that you will still attend Startup Huddle and take advantage of the experiential learning that takes place every week.
Have an interest in contributing to the St. Lucian market or economy. Whether it be for business purposes to create employment or provide support in creating employment.

This program is intended to support and showcase local entrepreneurs. However, from time to time, experienced Startup Huddle presenters may apply to present at other chapters while they are traveling. Take advantage of these opportunities to learn more about them and about their local chapter.

HERE IS WHAT IS REQUIRED OF YOU BEFORE YOU PRESENT:

Fill out the application.
The Startup Huddle St. Lucia Review Team will get back to you with a response.
If you are accepted, you will be sent a date to present. If this date does not work for you, work with the Review Team to find another date.
Prepare a 6-minute presentation.
Receive feedback from our team Coach on your presentation before your date to present.
Practice, practice, practice.
Show up 30 minutes before the event starts.
Startup Entrepreneurs who require travel in order to present must familiarize themselves with what is required in order to travel.

HERE IS THE GENERAL FORMAT OF THE EVENT:

15 mins Open networking/refreshments
3 mins Opening remarks
6 mins Presentation #1
20 mins Question & Answer session #1
6 mins Presentation #2
20 mins Question & Answer session #2
8 mins Community announcements/surveys
2 mins Closing announcement
10 mins Closing Networking

Your presenter application may be accepted in some cities and not approved in others. Organizers have some discretion, though Startup Huddle tries to align consistent standards.

AFTER YOUR PRESENTATION:

You will receive formal feedback from the organizers via a survey.
You may receive private comments/feedback from the audience. This will go directly into your company profile. For your eyes only.

STEP 2:
PARTICIPATE IN STARTUP HUDDLE ST. LUCIA

You’ll get the best sense of the full experience by attending an event. When you attend the event, introduce yourself to one of the local community organizers and ask questions to learn more about the program.

STEP 3:
GIVE BACK
Once you’ve presented, it’s time to give back to the Startup Huddle community.

Attend Startup Huddle St. Lucia when you can. It’s held on the second Wednesday of every month (so plan your participation and/or your trip!)
Mentor/coach future presenters. Join our workshops or coaching sessions in person or virtually.
Refer other startups to present. Especially those who may not have heard about the program.
Invite other people to attend. You will be provided with outreach material that you can send to your contacts via email.
Give advice and feedback on your Startup Huddle St. Lucia experience
Host Startup Huddle in your own country (for participants outside of St. Lucia).
After you present at Startup Huddle St. Lucia, you will be encouraged to become a member of SLUDTERA, the host of Startup Huddle St. Lucia.
Become a financial sponsor or in-kind sponsor

READY TO PRESENT YOUR COMPANY/ORGANIZATION? NEXT STEP IS TO APPLY!