Short Summary
Hi guys my name is Jorge Pac Yurrita and I am one of the founders of www.powerfunder.com . Me and the rest of the team are a technology startup in Guatemala with a great project that we believe can help develop not only our country but other developing countries which suffer from high rates of poverty, malnutrition and unemployment. While we have been working hard on this project we need to take it to another level which is where we need your help.
In September there is a very important event taking place in San Francisco California, called Techcrunch Disrupt SF (http://techcrunch.com/events/disrupt-sf-2012/.) This event gives powerfunder the opportunity to launch the beta version of our site, on technology’s biggest stage in front of an all-star panel consisting of the biggest innovators, angels, VCs and influencers in the Tech community. It is our dream as a small startup in Guatemala to launch the Beta version of our site in this world class event.
However coming from a poor country it is quite hard for us to have access to the money we need to be able to get there which is why we ask you the person reading our campaign to help us out with what you can. Be it a few dollars you can spare , we will be very grateful. The money you donate to our campaign will enable us to be present at Disrupt San Francisco and be able to take our startup to another level ang get the investment we need to establish the project as it should be.
What We Need & What You Get
We need a TOTAL of: US$4000 to cover the costs of participating which are summarized as follows:
-
US$2000- Cost of participation in Tecrunch Disrupt( two tickets with all access to the event as well as a table in the startup alley, where we will be displaying Powerfunder)
-
US$1000- to help pay the plane tickets for two team members
-
US$1000- to help cover the costs of Accomodation, Transport, and Meals of 2 humble entrepreneurs in San Francisco.
Perks we offer for your help!
US$10 SHOUTOUT - We give you a facebook and twitter shoutout thank you!
US$25 NAME ON WEBSITE- We will display your name in a section of our website under the Title : People who have supported and believe in our project
US$100 HANDWOVEN MAYAN BRACELET- We will display your name in a section of our website under the Title: People who have supported and believe in Powerfunder. As well as we will send you a beautiful Mayan handwoven bracelet.
US$500 POWERFUNDER TSHIRT AND CAP. We will display your name in a section of our website under the Title: People who have supported and believe in Powerfunder. As well as we will send you a thank you postcard once we get back to Guatemala. And send you a beautiful Powerfunder : "Powerful ideas to change our world" t-shirt.
If we do not reach our goal we will use the money in what is the most important thing, to buy the Event Participation and the flights if possible.
The Impact
We believe Powerfunder can become an important part in helping improve the economies and the social development of developing countires by channelling investments into projects in these countries. Which in turn will create jobs, social development and basically help out less fortunate societies. Great entrepreneurs and projects are found in developing countries but most dont have much chance of getting their ideas going because of the lack of capital. Powerfunder wants to give these great minds the chance to change and improve their communities.
We invite YOU to be part of this great project! with all the support of great people like you we can make Powerfunder a success and benefit many people.
Other Ways You Can Help
You can also help us out by sharing our campaign with other people. We believe that with the support of all the good people out there, our team will be able to attend this event and hopefully make powerfunder a trascending project that people in developing countries and investors can benefit from for many years to come.