Presented at SIX event: Social Innovation in the Marketplace: Getting our Young People back into Jobs

2. How it was…
Step 1: Attend College
Step 2: Secure a great job
Step 3: Career Growth
& Prosperity

3. The Problem Today
“Old models for higher education and employment no
longer work in today’s job market and innovation
economy.” -Michael Alon, Entrepreneur & Akimbo Co-Founder
• Rising costs to higher education & student loans
• Jobs deficit & increasing competiveness in the job
market
• Antiquated systems for hiring and evaluating talent
• Mistreatment of young employees by market
systems/corporations
• Accepted negative cultural dialogue around the
potential of Millenials

4. Akimbo’s Solution
RESUME
The Akimbo brand is making a strong stance on how
an individual’s worth, talent, and potential should be
viewed.
AKIMBO

5. Building Community…
…Among young entrepreneurs and job seekers.
We are in this together.
Uniting young job seekers and entrepreneurs
 Online social connectivity around ideas
and shared interests
 Building a network of genuine supporters
 Offline meet-ups
 Custom content to tell “real” stories of
both struggle and inspiration; giving our
users a VOICE

6. Curating Relevant Opportunities
Akimbo looks to connect our members with the jobs, internships,
fellowships, volunteer events, project funding, and other opportunities to
help them fulfill their dreams.
 Partnering with forward thinking companies
 Allowing all members to post and share job listings
 Finding and sharing relevant and meaningful opportunities
 Leveraging our own networks to aggregate more “exclusive” opportunities (opportunities
that are posted mainly to the Akimbo community)

7. Authenticity & Human-Centered Design
Akimbo was created by young entrepreneurs who deeply understand the
issue from an authentic perspective.
 Communication channels and feedback loops in place to allow for user input
• Connecting directly with Akimbo staff and leaders on AkimboConnect.com
• Offline community events – focus groups, brainstorms, networking events
• Targeted content on social media pages and email
 Engaging other key stakeholders in the process

8. Member Growth & Development
Akimbo is looking to partner with content and opportunity providers to
help our users continuously enhance their knowledge and skills foundation.
 Soft and hard skills acquisition (e.g. learn Photoshop or business plan writing 101)
 Talks from the individuals and companies our users admire on relevant topics
 Virtual internships/ portfolio building projects from our company partners
 Funding competitions and other $$$ awards to help with the job-seeking process, freelance
needs, and start-up ideas

9. Akimbo Custom Networks
Akimbo is a platform technology for creating custom digital communities for
nonprofits, social enterprises, and colleges/universities.
 Niche digital networks for organizations working on professional development
and resource access for underserved groups
 Customized digital tools help individuals overcome the barriers specific to their
situation
• Highlight special skills
• Legitimize experiences
• Enhance professional brand
• Market their products
• and services (for entrepreneurs)

10. Akimbo will transform antiquated hiring
practices and counteract the one-size-fits-
all mold that currently exists in market
systems around the world.