summer startup academy session 4 with susan fonseca from singularityu and women@thefrontier

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What: Visionary, Strategist, Communications Expert

How:• Yes > No• Feast + Famine• Inspire action• Time Management• Authentic

When: NOW

Susan FonsecaFounder, Women@TheFrontierFounding Member, Singularity University

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Dream

Inspiration

Idea

Ideation

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Build1. The Team. (Board, Staff, Volunteers, Advisors)

2. Internal Structures. (Corporate, Legal, Operations)

3. External Structures. (Website, Brand, Projects, Needs)

4. Infrastructure (IP)5. Funding Launch!

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Courtesy of IDEO

Grow

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A LeaderTo Lead: • To protect + provide cover for the team• To find resources to build the dream• To make the tough call • To take responsibility for the org • To carry the full load - always

Also: • To steer the ship• To enjoy the process• To choose the design, tone, culture

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“Have a sense of humor. You're going to mess up from time to time. Laugh at yourself. It's not that deep. If you fall, make it a big splash!”

- Dr. Mae Jemison

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Women@TheFrontier launching August 2013

Facebook: Women@theFrontierTwitter: @WomenAtFrontier

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Thank you! #StartupAcademy

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