Startup Play

Do you have a cool idea for your own business? As scary, risky and ambitious as that plan sounds… Give it a chance! Discover the potential of your idea and whether it connects with potential customers during this Startup Play validation program.

Within the program the focus is on interactive sessions as well as 1-on-1 coaching. We think it’s important that you take your idea, but also certainly yourself as an entrepreneur, seriously. And we’ll help you do that.

What will you learn

Program timeline

Want to validate your startup idea? And can you check off all three criteria? Then join one of the three Startup Play cohorts!

Deadline

Autumn cohort

September 15

Autumn cohort

  • Sept. 29
  • 6 October
  • 20 October
  • 3 November
  • 17 November
  • 24 November

During the Get Things Done Day days, you will work on your startup, in addition to receiving coaching & peer feedback.

De Get Things Done Day dagen zijn altijd van 13:00 – 16:30 met optioneel een aansluitende borrel.

Find all Get Things Done Days here.

Autumn cohort

November 26

Autumn cohort

December 3

This is Startup Play

Startup Play consists of two different parts: the personal coaching and the interactive sessions.

You will receive coaching from our experienced coaches and Activation Manager Sander Kuin. During these sessions, you will receive the guidance you need to get the most out of the program. We go deeper into your idea, find out the “why,” but also ask the right questions for your personal development.

There are a total of 5 interactive sessions to make your idea concrete. So you work on issues and look together with the other participants at what you encounter and how you work on (entrepreneurship) problems. This way you learn from each other and help each other. After each session, join us for the best networking drinks in Leiden!

About the trainer

Sander Kuin

Lead Activator

As Lead Activator, Sander is the 110% cheerleader for your entrepreneurial adventure or event.
He designs the atmosphere in programs, so to speak, with surprising, unique methodologies that get every participant excited about themselves.

 

Do you have a question about Startup Play? Then please contact Sander!

FAQ

Don’t see your question listed here? Ask the program trainer!

How much time will I spend on the program

In addition to session time and your coaching calls, we recommend that you work on your potential startup at least 8 hours per week.
The workshops take place from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Yes, it is mandatory to attend all sessions.

No, all sessions are physical. We believe that physical meetings benefit your participation. This way you can grow more and connect better with the other participants/PLNT Community.

Yes, you certainly can! You can work Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Sandbox. The coffee and tea are free, there are flex spaces, you can brainstorm with other participants from programs, and it is PLNT Students’ primary location.
Sign up for the program!

Apply directly via the button below. Want to learn more first? Download our brochure.

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