Matej Ftacnik talking about startups and his startupist story

1. CONFESSIONS OF A STARTUPIST
My full story

2. PREFACE
It all started when I was 3…

3. CHAPTER I
Facilitator

8. CHAPTER II
Will you be my pitcher?

10. CHAPTER III
Now or never

13. CHAPTER IV
Don’t mix alcohol and interviews

14. CHAPTER V
No tickets or accommodation?

15. CHAPTER VI
We’re here baby!

17. Hippies
Golden Gate
Homeless
SFO
Zuckerberg
Hangover beach Elza, Google Musho
Stanford
PnP
Home

18. CHAPTER VII
PnP

22. CHAPTER VII
Hotel TrubFtac – occupied

28. CHAPTER IX
Drinks

29. Hresci
Uni. Caffee
Patio
Pizza Nola’s | Old Pro
Coupa
Gordon Biersh

31. CHAPTER X
Food

36. CHAPTER XI
no comment…

37. STANFORD

38. IS IT BIG OR AM I SMALL?

39. HIPPIES?

40. CHILL-OUT BEACH

41. BAYWATCH

42. LET’S HAVE A BREAK
and then back to business

43. BUSINESS IN SILICON VALLEY
Is it really that awesome?

44. SARIO AND NEULOGY
• What is really paid for?
• How much do you get from them, what is the
paperwork?
• How much do I need to survive in Silicon Valley for 3
months?
• Where to find money for your stay?
• Should I apply for the next round?

45. PLUG AND PLAY
• Plug And Play University
• Benefits of EIR’s
• EXPO?
• What good is to present to corporates
• Does and old school office kill creativity?
• Do I need to pay for everything extra?

46. ADVISORS AND MENTORS
• Do I need to give a success fee, upfront fee, support
fee, any type of fee?
• Is their help really helpful?
• Selecting your best mentors
• Mentors and advisors in Slovakia

47. INVESTORS
• How fast can you get an investment
• Do you need to move to Silicon Valley
• What are the costs?
• Valuations and equity (dilution of founders)
• Do I need to be hot to get invested in?

48. NETWORK
• Attending events
• Learning how to network with Americans
• Having a lot of business cards
• Shallow but helpful
• Informal meetups with “friends”
• Managing your network after leaving

49. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
• Can I code there?
• Should I have my whole team there (incl. developers)?
• How to respond to all that feedback you get?
• Should I pivot?

50. CUSTOMER ACQUISITION
• Marketing or Sales?
• Sponsoring an event?
• Networking?
• Are Americans really that stupid?

51. HELPFUL SLOVAKS
• Is there someone from our country that can help you
there?
• Where is the closest embassy or consulate?
• How does a honorary consul buy a tesla?

52. IS IT WORTH IT?
• New businesses?
• Investments?
• Insight and overview?
• Fun and experience?

53. THANK YOU FOR YOUR
ATTENTION!
Q&A?
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