Relief 2.0 MarketplaceGarag3 Startup Validation CampNational University of Singapore

December 7-8, 2010

Carlos Miranda LevyRen YueNg Jiali

Wong YuqingMai Tran

Relief 2.0 Marketplace

About UsA global marketplace where

disaster survivors sell goods and services to the world so that they

can generate wealth and not depend on handouts

Startup Validation Camp (7th to 8th December 2010)

Relief 2.0 Marketplace

Problem Identified:1. Disasters disrupt the economy and wealth

generation of the areas impacted

2. Disaster survivors are not actively engaged in the reconstruction processes and end up depending on foreign aid

3. The truth is disaster survivors are resourceful and capable people able to fend for themselves and generate wealth if given opportunity

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Mission:To empower local communities

impacted by disaster to generate wealth and become self-sustainable by connecting them with the global

audience of buyers for their goods and services

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What We Provide1. A marketplace of locally produced goods and

services offered to a global audience

2. A global database of resources needed/offered by local stakeholders and relief organizations

both supported by

3. Capacity Building and Certification Program

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A Proven Business Concept1. Our idea is a proven business concept that

works.

2. We are extending the impact and reach of the fair trade and community engagement models.

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Possible CompetitorsStartup Validation Camp (7th to 8th December 2010)

Strengths Weaknesses

Haiti Artisanwww.haitiartisancrafts.com

Connected to Haitian communities; Handicrafts from local artisans;

Only wholesale purchase;No breakdown of cost;Lack of personal connections with beneficiaries;

One World Projectswww.oneworldprojects.com

Adhere to fair trade practices;Connected to artisans worldwide;Promote social and environmental responsibilities;

fixed income regardless of output;No breakdown of cost;Lack of personal connections with beneficiaries;

Ten Thousand Villageswww.tenthousandvillages.com

Hosts real life sales festivals, has network of 75 real life stores carrying their products.

Targets the USA and Canada.

Relief 2.0 Marketplace

Our Value Proposition1. Traceability of funds*, accountability and

transparency of operations.

2. Engagement of communities in disaster areas.

3. Direct/Personal connection with beneficiaries.

4. Promote social entrepreneurship among local communities.

5. Beneficiaries’ income based on the amount of sales. *45% production cost (materials and labor); 25% artisans; 10% local coordinators; 10% administrative fee; 10% operational cost; (exclusive of shipping cost)

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Relief 2.0 MarketplaceStartup Validation Camp (7th to 8th December 2010)

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Our Team1. Carlos Miranda Levy, team coordinator.

Google Developing World Scholarship recipient, Digital Vision Fellow at Stanford University, Social Entrepreneur in Residence at National University of Singapore.

Founder of successful Web portals and Social Networks engaging 5 million people in the developing world.

Extensive field experience with community development and disaster relief.

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Our Team

2. Ren YueMajor in Materials Science Engineering and minor in Economics, NUS; Project manager of Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE)

3. Ng Jia LiMajor in Economics and minor in Technopreneurship; Management committee member of NUS Entrepreneurship Society and Economics Society

4. Wong YuqingMajor in Psychology; Research collaboration with Insead on Consumer behavior; Business development executive in AIESEC

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Our Partners1. NUS Enterprise

2. Stanford University Persuasive Technology Lab

3. Give.sg (Donations and e-commerce enabled platform)

4. Educar.org (Social network of over 2 million educators)

5. Civila.com (Social network with over 3 million in the developing world)

Startup Validation Camp (7th to 8th December 2010)

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