6W2X

We know that many students would love to be involved in a social enterprise startup. We know that developing a startup is a full time job. We know that obtaining a degree is a full time job. So what is the solution? Enter 6W2X, the social enterprise startup accelerator designed with students in mind. Students are not the only busy people so the con... cept has broadened out to be an accelerator in the community for the community. Each startup will have a six week exit strategy. Six weeks will fit snugly inside a university vacation or a single term. Easy. Yes, six weeks is indeed a short space of time. However, given the amazing results achieved at hack weekends we can all expect some pretty impressive results after six weeks. As with all startups there are many different exit options. 6W2X is geared to deliver, as a minimum, a proven business model with demonstrable traction and key metrics enabling future progress. And no, not all participants should expect a large cheque following a sale of their enterprise to Google. And we don't expect too many IPOs. But we do expect to be impressed. Are you up to the challenge? 6W2X will create a global ecosystem of support for startups. By establishing accelerators in developing countries 6W2X will not only encourage entrepreneurship globally but also help Western startups to produce business plans that satisfy a real rather than perceived need. By taking into account cultural preferences the startups can develop proven, sustainable, scalable social enterprise models. 6W2X will provide workshops and mentoring by leading entrepreneurs, and a dynamic infrastructure in which to excel. The best way of learning entrepreneurship is by doing. So what are you waiting for? 6W2X will also organise a series of team challenges for young people to build on their changemaker skills. We will help existing social enterprises and charities to achieve their goals. Are you up to the challenge? 6W2X itself is being developed using lean startup principles. As with any startup we fully expect a ...Read More