FINANCE #9 Linked to the Amsterdam Capital Week
The Impact Expedition (between October 22th and 28th) is closely linked to the Amsterdam Capital Week event serie and aims to build a lasting relationship between the startups in Nairobi and in Amsterdam. It seems both sides are profiting from it: the Kenyans meet Dutch investors and share their experiences with Dutch entrepreneurs. Does your mom understand it too? To be successful, you have to be a good talker (and listener). Ingredients are very universal. 1. Which problem does your product or service solve? (Less packages / bags on holiday or everyday.) 2. Why are you the person who...? (I think outside of the box and I am glad to step out of my comfort zone.) 3. Image is important. You and your pitch must be likable (in Facebook language: Like us). (The pitch is okay, proof is the Fiets- en wandelbeurs 2015 - Cycling- and WalkFair 2015.) 4. Keep it simple ( Does your mom understand it too? ). (I strive for simplicity, but as I go forward, I'm getting better in ...