On one sunny weekend of August 2012, a group of 150 enthusiasts got together to join Startup Weekend Vancouver. 52 hours later, we came up with 17 new startups. I was honoured to be a part of HaveUs to do a bit of their marketing research and the slide deck.

1. Get Together, Get Rewarded.

2. They must fill seats

3. 1
in 5 restaurants close or change
ownership within their first year
of business.
Source: Cornell University and Michigan State University

4. 1

5. 1
20%
fortune
cookie free
for all appy
10%

6. We connect restaurants and groups
of people to help fill empty seats
and enhance consumer experience.

7. (minimum 15)

12. “This is a great
business model.”
– Desmond Chen, Urban Thai
“This is something
we would definitely like
to work together on.”
– Cats Social House

13. 120 respondents
94% said yes

14. Phase 1
Aug - Sept 2012 -$1400

15. TOP 5 CITIES
REVENUE
Phase 2
Sept - Dec 2012 $1500

16. TOP 15 CITIES
REVENUE
Phase 3 $68,000
Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

17. $450,000
in annual gross profit
$19,500,000
annual incremental revenue

18. &
Fill seats
enhance dining

19. Get Together

20. Get Together, Get Rewarded.