The GIST Initiative is a partnership led by the U.S. Department of State and CRDF Global.

GREEN STARTUP GIST BOOT CAMP DEMO DAY Sep 30, 2014 Oct 1, 2014 Casablanca, MOROCCO

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GREEN STARTUP BOOT CAMP

GIST DEMO DAY

Sep 30, 2014

The GIST Initiative is a partnership led by the U.S. Department of State and CRDF Global.

Oct 1, 2014

Casablanca, MOROCCO

AGENDA Day 1 - September 30, 2014 - Attendance by Invitation Only - Location: Technopark, Casablanca, Morocco 09:30 – 10:00

Registration

10:00 – 10:30

Welcoming Remarks & Introductions

10:30 – 11:15

Team Building



Learn how to recruit founders, advisory board members, and experts to support your new venture.

Presenter: Gibs Song, Venture Partner, Big Basin Capital 11:15 – 11:30

Break

11:30 - 12:30

Green Business Model Canvas and International Customer Discovery Overview



Learn how to create a dynamic roadmap to market validation and an international customer base.

Presenter: Bob Gillespie, CEO, Networking Research Group, Inc. 12:30 - 13:30

Developing Green Sales Strategy



Learn how to design a sales strategy, from generating leads to ensuring a successful closing, and how to manage selling business-to- business and business-to-consumer capital goods and services.

Presenter: Gibs Song, Venture Partner, Big Basin Capital 13:30 - 14:30

Lunch

14:30 - 15:30

Marketing for Green Sartups



Master the fundamental concepts of marketing, including: opportunity recognition, market analysis, customer orientation, and marketing as a strategy to create demand.

Presenter: Julianne Zimmerman, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Vodia Ventures 15:30 - 16:15

Financial Modeling for Green Startups



Understand techniques to build startup financial models, including modeling projections on revenue, expenses, profitability and exits.



Presenter: Bob Gillespie, CEO, Networking Research Group, Inc. 16:15 - 17:30

Coffee Break

17:30 - 18:15

Green Tech Trends

Learn about global green technology trends and how angel and seed stage investors are investing in green technology startups. Presenter: Julianne Zimmerman, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Vodia Ventures 18:15 - 19:00

Green Operation Strategies



Pick up crucial skills on how to run a sustainable, environmentally-conscious venture.

Presenter: Yossef Ben-Meir, President, High Atlas Foundation

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T h e G reen Sta r tu p Bo ot Cam p i s o rgan i ze d i n par t n e rs h i p w i t h St ar t U p M aro c .

GREEN STARTUP BOOT CAMP

GIST DEMO DAY

Sep 30, 2014

The GIST Initiative is a partnership led by the U.S. Department of State and CRDF Global.

Oct 1, 2014

Casablanca, MOROCCO

AGENDA Day 2 - October 01, 2014 - Attendance by Invitation Only - Location: Technopark, Casablanca, Morocco 10:00 - 10:45

Investor Pitching Session



Pick up crucial skills on how to tell your startup’s story and convince an investor to buy into your vision.

Presenter: Bob Gillespie, CEO, Networking Research Group, Inc 10:45 - 11:45

One-on-One Mentorship: Top 35 with GIST Alumni & Mentors



Group 1: 17 entrepreneurs get one-on-one mentorship.

11:45 - 12:45

One-on-One Mentorship: Top 35 with GIST Alumni & Mentors



Group 2: 18 entrepreneurs get one-on-one mentorship.

12:45 – 13:45

Lunch

13:45 – 14:45

Pitching



Entrepreneurs representing 35 startups pitch in two parallel sessions.

14:45 – 16:00

Break

Judges deliberate. 16:00 - 16:30 16:30 - 16:45

DEMO Registration & Showcase - Open to the Public

16:45 - 17:15

Keynote: The Entrepreneurial Journey



Soak in an inspirational story from a successful entrepreneur.

Welcoming remarks

Speaker: Ambassador Dwight L. Bush, Sr., United States Embassy in Morocco (TBC) 17:15 - 18:00

The Startup Environment: A Sustainable Approach



Discuss ways to attract support and investment for green and IT startups and how policies can facilitate their growth.

Panelists: Julianne Zimmerman, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Vodia Ventures Gibs Song, Venture Partner, Big Basin Capital Yossef Ben-Meir, President, High Atlas Foundation

Investor/Entrepreneur in Morocco (TBC)

Moderator: Ovidiu Bujorean, Senior Manager, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, CRDF Global 18:00 - 19:15

Investor Pitches



7 entrepreneurs pitch for a total of 10 minutes each, with 5 minute presentations and 5 minute Q&A.

19:15 - 20:00

Networking Reception & Award Ceremony



35 chosen entrepreneurs showcase their products and answer questions from investors, seasoned entrepreneurs and other distinguished guests. Awards will be presented to the top 5 startups.

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GREEN STARTUP BOOT CAMP

GIST DEMO DAY

Sep 30, 2014

The GIST Initiative is a partnership led by the U.S. Department of State and CRDF Global.

Oct 1, 2014

Casablanca, MOROCCO

PROFILES

Chifco

www.chifco.com @INNERJBox Tunisia Incorporated Company: Yes Industry: Green Technology Category: Energy Efficiency, Green Buildings Expansion to other markets: Europe

Team

Amine Chouaieb Founder & CEO @Mactn [email protected]

Chifco is a technology automation system, essentially a personal smart grid, that allows the user to monitor, adjust and supervise all technology equipment, such as a security system and electricity usage, through a simple click.

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GREEN STARTUP BOOT CAMP

GIST DEMO DAY

Sep 30, 2014

The GIST Initiative is a partnership led by the U.S. Department of State and CRDF Global.

Oct 1, 2014

Casablanca, MOROCCO

PROFILES

Green Power Company

www.greenpower.tn Tunisia Incorporated Company: Yes Industry: Consulting Category: Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency Expansion to other markets: MENA

Team

Mahdi Ben Hamouda Founder @mahdiboyka [email protected]

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Green Power Company conducts electrical system diagnostic checks to find energy leaks and helps customers better manage energy consumption. They also develop customized solutions to reduce energy consumption and save money through installing renewable energy systems.

T h e G reen Sta r tu p Bo ot Cam p i s o rgan i ze d i n par t n e rs h i p w i t h St ar t U p M aro c .

GREEN STARTUP BOOT CAMP

GIST DEMO DAY

Sep 30, 2014

The GIST Initiative is a partnership led by the U.S. Department of State and CRDF Global.

Oct 1, 2014

Casablanca, MOROCCO

PROFILES

INTERNATIONAL TRADERS

Tunisia Incorporated Company: Yes Industry: Waste Category: Reusing and Recycling, Waste Management Expansion to other markets: Worldwide

Team

Maher Oudira Manager @OUDIRAM [email protected]

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INTERNATIONAL TRADERS is an aluminium used beverage can recycling company that recycles, trades and transports aluminum to customers in Brazil, Korea and Germany. INTERNATIONAL TRADERS plans to produce finished goods from the collected aluminum. This team is soon launching a new company called Aluminium African Company (ALFACO).

T h e G reen Sta r tu p Bo ot Cam p i s o rgan i ze d i n par t n e rs h i p w i t h St ar t U p M aro c .

GREEN STARTUP BOOT CAMP

GIST DEMO DAY

Sep 30, 2014

The GIST Initiative is a partnership led by the U.S. Department of State and CRDF Global.

Oct 1, 2014

Casablanca, MOROCCO

PROFILES

Marfat Environnement Tunisia Incorporated Company: Yes Industry: Enterprise Solution Category: Reusing and Recycling, Waste Management

Team

Yousri Helal Founder @yosrihlel [email protected]

Marfat Environnement provides solutions for the collecting, sorting, and recycling of non-hazardous waste for municipalities and industries in the region of Bizerte. It also provides environmental impact studies and feasibility studies for the renewable energy sector.

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GREEN STARTUP BOOT CAMP

GIST DEMO DAY

Sep 30, 2014

The GIST Initiative is a partnership led by the U.S. Department of State and CRDF Global.

Oct 1, 2014

Casablanca, MOROCCO

PROFILES

Sunoche

Tunisia Incorporated Company: No Industry: Green Technology Category: Renewable Energy, Reusing and Recycling Expansion to other markets: Worldwide

Team Saoussen Memmi Co-Founder & Public Relations Manager @SawsanMemmi [email protected]

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Sunoche is a solar energy-powered laptop bag that allows users to charge a PC, mobile phone, or any electronic device anywhere while on-the-go. Lined with photovoltaic panels, the bag collects and converts energy for easy plug-in use. Maintaining the “renew and reuse” spirit, Sunoche is made of recycled advertising banners. Sunoche ensures that you never have to complain of a dead laptop or phone again.

T h e G reen Sta r tu p Bo ot Cam p i s o rgan i ze d i n par t n e rs h i p w i t h St ar t U p M aro c .

GREEN STARTUP BOOT CAMP

GIST DEMO DAY

Sep 30, 2014

The GIST Initiative is a partnership led by the U.S. Department of State and CRDF Global.

Oct 1, 2014

Casablanca, MOROCCO

ALUMNI Smarter ++

Nizar Ben Neji Founder & CEO 2013 GIST Tech-I & 2014 GIST Journey

NETpeas

Rachid Harrando Co-Founder & CEO 2012 Maghreb GIST Boot Camp & 2012 GIST Tech-I

iPadian

Ayman El Akhal CEO 2012 Algeria GIST Boot Camp & 2012 GIST Journey

SAHA

Wassim Snene CTO 2013 GIST Tech-I

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GREEN STARTUP BOOT CAMP

GIST DEMO DAY

Sep 30, 2014

The GIST Initiative is a partnership led by the U.S. Department of State and CRDF Global.

Oct 1, 2014

Casablanca, MOROCCO

INTERNATIONAL MENTORS BOB GILLESPIE CEO, Networking Research Group, Inc. www.linkedin.com/pub/bob-gillespie/9/29b/3b5 Mr. Gillespie has over 20 years of experience in consulting, technology, leadership and operations. As a serial entrepreneur, he believes the ability to build great teams is the most important factor of success. He regularly holds sessions on Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Modeling and Startups as part of the mentoring programs at the 1871 accelerator. He has spoken at the Business Marketing Association, the Society for Information Management, The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Northwestern University, DePaul University, The Accelerator Conference for Entrepreneurship and the Seed11 Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital Conference among others. He has also been interviewed on NBC-5 Chicago, CBS-2 Chicago, BBC-Discovery, CNBC and Crain’s Chicago Business.

GIBS SONG Managing Consultant, Mane-Aquila Consulting https://www.linkedin.com/pub/gibs-song/1/98a/b70 @gibssong Mr. Song has over 25 years of experience in technology development, strategic planning, executive management, and venture investing around the world. He has founded, invested and advised eight different companies. Gibs has held positions including Project Manager of the Electric Vehicle Research Program at the Electrochemical Science and Technology Center at the University of Ottawa and Director of U.S. Operations for Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology, and he remains a senior consultant at Cheil Industries and executive advisor to the Palo Alto Research Center.

JULIANNA ZIMMERMAN Co-founder and Managing Director, Vodia Ventures https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliannezimmerman @juliannezim Mrs. Zimmerman’s professional passion is all about helping entrepreneurs put technology to work for the greater good. She has been active in the entrepreneurial space since the 1980s, as a member, founder, mentor, and advisor to a host of technology-driven startups. As Co-founder and Managing Director of Vodia Ventures, a seed capital firm, she is investing in startup teams with compelling value propositions framed to address the major challenges of this century: clean air, water, energy, food security, and human health.

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