MIT Global Start-up Labs 2015 - Application Deadline June 10, 2015

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About
MIT Global Startup Labs is a multidisciplinary group of MISTI (MIT International Science and Technology Initiatives) that promotes development in emerging regions by cultivating young technology entrepreneurs.

Goal
The goal of the MIT Global Startup Labs – Sri Lanka Challenge 2015 is to identify, develop and commercialize successful enterprises.

Program Outline
Application Deadline: June 10, 2015
Notifications: June 19, 2015
Program Begin Date: June 22, 2015
Program End Date: August 7, 2015

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Name *

Email *

Mobile Number *

Twitter Handle

LinkedIn URL

Blog

Category of Application *

Undergraduate

Graduate

Working Professional

Other:

If Working or Self Employed, Name of Organization & Designation: *

University Attended *

Year of Graduation *

Field of Study *

Make an elevator pitch for why you would make a good entrepreneur through a video no longer than 60 seconds (e.g. using a webcam/smartphone). *

The pitch should describe why you want to be part of this program and what is unique about you that makes you believe you will succeed as an entrepreneur. Remember, it is always better to show not tell. Note that only 60s of the video pitch will be considered for judging. Please upload your video to YouTube and submit the link here:

What brings out the best in you ? *

Some people excel when they are passionately interested in what they are doing. Others value social impact or financial gain while some prefer high-adrenaline/stress. Tell us a story around the factors that get you highly motivated. ( in less than 200 words )

If you were a founder at a start-up, what CXO role would you be best suited for and why *

eg: CEO, CFO, CTO, CIO, CMO, CPO etc. ( in less than 200 words )

What is the biggest risk you've taken in life up to now? *

Describe a risk you took in order to achieve one of your goals in life, as well as the outcome of that decision. Or, describe about a time when you learned from a professional or personal failure such as not finishing a project, losing an investment opportunity, failing a class examination, or losing a friendship. Focus on what you learned and how you applied your lesson for the better ( in less than 200 words )

In approximately 200 words, describe a company, organization, or similar group that you helped found *

Describe your role in founding this organization, and what the group has accomplished since its founding. If you have not founded an organization, describe a complex problem that you contributed to solving as part of a group.

Tell us about any technical skills, business skills or domain expertise that you possess. *

Please be as specific as possible using clear examples. ( in less than 200 words )

Is there anything else we should know?