We are proud to present the following partners at the entrepreneurial fair: ACE, Chamber of Commerce (KvK), Hezelburcht, Enactus, De Clinic, Rabobank, Symbid, M.A.S.C., EY and New Venture. These parties will provide you with hands-on practical information and are happy to answer all your questions. It doesn’t matter if you already have a specific idea of your future venture or a business idea that you have developed in one of your lectures - just stop by at every stand and check the feasibility and opportunities of your venture idea. We advise you to prepare your questions in advance so that you can maximize your benefits of the event.
Are you joining us for Startup Pitch at Let's Get Started?
Startup Pitch is the perfect place to practice your pitch. It's fun to watch and provide audience feedback. Mingle with lots of people. Get free feedback from Silicon Valley Pitch Trainer Beth Susanne.
How does it work?
Startup Pitch is a fun event with high variety, speed and networking at its core, coupled with a short talk about your next steps from Accenture Innovation Awards founder Peter Paul van Oerle. Six applicants will be selected to present at Startup Pitch for a panel of industry experts, investors and entrepreneurs. Pitching is open for students with ideas or companies in all sectors. The panel chooses who they feel is the most promising startup. The winner will get an amazing prize package. Please apply as soon as possible as we are selecting companies on a rolling basis. Startup Pitch is powered by Accenture Innovation Awards and Amsterdam Center for Entrepreneurship.
Startup Pitch is the perfect place to practice your pitch. It's fun to watch and provide audience feedback. Mingle with lots of people. Get free feedback from Silicon Valley Pitch Trainer Beth Susanne.
How does it work?
Startup Pitch is a fun event with high variety, speed and networking at its core, coupled with a short talk about your next steps from Accenture Innovation Awards founder Peter Paul van Oerle. Six applicants will be selected to present at Startup Pitch for a panel of industry experts, investors and entrepreneurs. Pitching is open for students with ideas or companies in all sectors. The panel chooses who they feel is the most promising startup. The winner will get an amazing prize package. Please apply as soon as possible as we are selecting companies on a rolling basis. Startup Pitch is powered by Accenture Innovation Awards and Amsterdam Center for Entrepreneurship.
After a day of talking to companies, attending workshops and listening to guest speakers, you are kindly invited to further extend your network with a refreshing drink!
Legal Workshop - Our workshop will give you a high level insight in how to set up your company from a legal perspective. While we'll explain the basics, we will zoom in on getting your company accelerated and funded. Having a great idea is the start but executing it requires funding, network, experience and some luck!
Is Social Entrepreneurship the Future? - This workshop introduces you to the concept of Social Entrepreneurship. With the help of practical, real-life cases from the Enactus growth project, Stefan Panhuijsen (Social Enterprise NL) and Afke Kostelijk (Enactus), will attempt to answer questions like: What is the value of a social enterprise? Are social enterprises viable? How is Social Entrepreneurship evolving in an International context?
What kind of entrepreneur are you? - Do you have it in you to become a successful entrepreneur? In this interactive workshop we challenge you to get out of your comfort zone by working together with people you don't know, coming up with a solution given a certain case study, and creating two elevator pitches within a short period of time. After this workshop you will have a better understanding about yourself as an entrepreneur and what you will need to become a successful one.
Workshop Orthodoxies (Innovation) - Are you curious to find out how to innovate? Do you want to think about innovation in an innovative way? Join the Accenture Innovation Awards workshop on orthodoxies and learn to approach innovation in a whole new and inspiring way!
As a trusted advisor of the entrepreneur, EY specialists will give you answers to various questions during the workshop concerning for example the finance or administration, preparation of the accounts, set up the accounting, tax, or about ways to keep more cash in hand. EY specialists will assist you in setting up or developing your business .
They also explain a few things to the light of practical tools such as explaining the EYnovation™ program components. EYnovation™ offers start-ups and fast-growing companies fast and easy access to EY's network. EYnovation™ consists of various programme components that support start-ups and fast-growing companies in their growth on their journey towards market leadership.
Workshop: How to start your own business?
The workshop is about starting your own business in the Netherlands. The presenter will tell you about what you need to start as an entrepreneur. The workshop is built up with how to setup your marketingplan, how much money is needed and how to setup your business with practical tips to become a success.
Pitching Workshop - During this Pitch Training, you will get the opportunity to perfecting your pitch. We focus on student startups with an idea or an existing company, and have them coached by Silicon Valley Pitch Coach Beth Susanne in an intensive on-the-spot coaching. Beth Susanne will teach us how to effectively pitch to an audience of investors, partners and clients.
Crowdfunding 101: Do's and don'ts - During this interactive workshop the popular alternative way of financing and crowdfunding, is broken down for you by crowdfunding expert and writer for CrowdfundInsider Ludwine Dekker. The various forms of crowdfunding are explained and the do's and don'ts of crowdfunding are made insightful on the basis of multiple real cases. After this workshop you'll know all the ins and outs about crowdfunding and are able to assess if an idea has great crowdfunding potential!
Rachelle is an experienced entrepreneur, best known as co-founder of Knab bank. She also likes to inspire and coach starting businesses to set the right direction for future success. Rachelle is motivated by everything around innovative business ideas.
Ye! is an online platform for young entrepreneurs which connects young people all around the world and links them to various tools, resources and opportunities. Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs is a cross-border exchange programme intended for aspiring entrepreneurs as well as successfully established entrepreneurs.
HR: Human Resources or simply Handling Rules & regulations?
The Dutch labour market has a complex system of rules and regulations. HR should be about the people working in your company, the right person in the right position, their development, etc. But sometimes HR seems threatened to drown in constantly changing legislative policies. Organisations are becoming more and more flexibly structured - What does this mean for HR?
Robin is founder of Symbid, the Funding Network. An organisation that helps entrepreneurs to get appropriate financing, and investors to find exciting opportunities. In the field of entrepreneurship, Robin is equipped with both academic and practical knowledge.
Carel is founder of both Ondernemers van Oranje and Advocaten van Oranje. He is an entrepreneur, specialized in the field of law. In his talk he will combine historic events with contemporary legal issues for starting a company.
Partners /
A big thank you to all our partners who have been important contributors for success. Are you interested in being a partner in next year’s Let’s Get Started event? Contact us at info@letsgetstarted.nl.
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Please choose three preferences for a workshop and guest lecture. We will allocate max. 2 workshops and 2 guest lectures to each participant and let you know prior to the event. First come, first serve! Please, note that workshops will be at the same time as the guest lectures. Plan your schedule carefully! (The costs are 5 euros. This includes free entrance to the market, workshops and guest lectures)
FAQS /
Let’s Get Started is an event organized by the Sefa Master Study Club Entrepreneurship, powered by the Amsterdam Centre of Entrepreneurship. The event provides students with hands-on, practical knowledge with regard to the process of starting up their own business. Let’s Get Started consists of an all-day fair that brings Entrepreneurial Master students in contact with organizations that are relevant when starting up a business. This year, ten organizations and institutions from important areas of the start-up process of a venture will participate in the Let’s Get Started fair. At the same time, several inspiring workshops and guest speakers will provide students with essential entrepreneurial knowledge.
Yes, the event is aiming for students. However, it doesn't matter which institution/study you are enrolled in.
The costs are 5 euros. This includes free entrance to the market, workshops and guest lectures. Besides this we will offer some consumptions (we will not offer lunch during the event).
You can choose between either iDEAL or PayPal.
Go to homepage menu and click on ‘Subscribe’. Here you can register for Let’s Get Started 2015. You will receive a confirmation of your registration through e-mail. Read this email carefully as it reminds you of deadlines and important terms and conditions.
It is mandatory to subscribe to attend Let’s Get Started. However, it is not mandatory to sign up for extra activities such as workshops or guest lectures. You can also come and only visit the entrepreneurial fair. If you do want to attend a workshop or a guest lecture, you need to sign up for it when you subscribe for the event online.
We advise you to plan your schedule carefully as it is not possible to change your subscription. If any special circumstances occur, please send an email to subscribe@letsgetstarted.nl.
May 28th 2015 (Thursday)
Yes! Although it is not the main purpose of this event, bringing your CV might be helpful.
Yes, you can register for multiple activities. However, please, note that some workshops and guest lectures will take part at the same time. Plan your schedule carefully! The entrepreneurial fair will be open the whole afternoon for everybody who registered for the event.
Deregistration with refund is not possible. However, please send us an email if you cannot make it to the event to subscribe@letsgetstarted.nl.
Please, send us a message if you want to take part in the Startup Pitch. We will then provide you with further information. Optionally, you can also attach your prepared pitch. Don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
The dress code is business casual.
For travel details to the Zilveren Toren next to Central Station go to 'General info' on the homepage and then click Location. Here, detailed travel information to the Zilveren Toren can be found at the bottom of the page.
For further questions you can always contact the organization of Let’s Get Started. Send an email with your question to info@letsgetstarted.nl.
Pitch /
Are you ready to pitch your idea? Please, send us a message if you want to take part in the Startup Pitch.
We will then provide you with further information. Optionally, you can also attach your prepared pitch/business plan.
Location
Zilveren Toren Amsterdam
Level 10 & 11
Stationsplein 51-53
1012 AB Amsterdam
+31 20 – 553 50 00
1012 AB Amsterdam
+31 20 – 553 50 00
info@zilverentorenamsterdam.nl