Join us at the first Social Startup Lab: June 15thSocial Startup lab is a practical event for people who want to make a lasting social impact in their communities. For those who think they can do something to make it real, and want to do it in a way that connects up with what others are doing and what is already happening.

During the day we will give you a toolkit for turning your ideas for improving your community into action and, potentially, a new startup that makes social change and has market impact

We will offer an opportunity to share ideas for action to create the communities we want to live in and a chance to learn more about your own ability to make social change for you and others.

What are the benefits in coming along?

* Learn by doing! Learn how urgent unmet social needs can create opportunities for new and/or existing social ventures that meet these needs, using the resources we already have.

* Get a sense of the bigger picture of how the opportunities connect up with each other

* Learn how to exploit those opportunities by applying techniques from "Lean Startups" to create low risk, low cost "Social Startups" with robust business models for delivering inclusive productsand services. We will use the simple Business Model Canvas outline.

* Learn how to test the market for your prospective Social Startup by performing a Social Action together with a group within a week of attendance.

* Discover your Inner Entrepreneur! * Meet people from different backgrounds who are up for making a difference. Get support in forming a team or joining one on the day.

* Take away practical tools for turning collaboration up to the max both in your workplace and in your communities

Do we really do all of the above in one day?Yes. Come and see it to believe it. This is not about talking. It is about acting together, as individuals, but in a connected way so that we make the most of what we have as a whole. It will be fun and focused. We see this as the future design approach to our communities. Rock up and make your mark!

www.londoncreativelabs.com

Jargon Buster

Social Action get something done together in a week

Social Startup a startup that has a social purpose

Social Business a business that is designed to achieve a social purpose

Registration and more information www.socialstartuplabs.com

Date: Tuesday 15th June, 2010Time: 9am - 6pmVenue: The Spring Gardens, Vauxhall.Contact: info@londoncreativelabs.com

Places Limited, early bird and volunteer rates currently available.

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