The Startupweekend O Féminin, a special edition where women entrepreneurs were honored, has come to an end. The three winners of this contest have been chosen and they are “Méthode Dragons”, “Kel Cari?” and “Kdi’ Péi”. As a reminder, these project holders had 54 hours to set up their startup, from March 22 to 24. 11 projects were in competition for this 12th edition of the Startupweekend in Reunion Island.
54 hours, 3 days, one weekend to create a startup
A major challenge, but one that was brilliantly met by Brigitte L’homme, Aude Brisset and the duo Sarah Piccioli and Cynthia Contini. This is indeed the winning trio of this 12th Startupweekend. These entrepreneurs and their competitors were given 54 hours to develop their project and present it to the jury. Out of the 26 ideas initially pitched, only 11 were selected for the O Féminin Startupweekend.
Startupweekend O Féminin: women entrepreneurs in the spotlight
This special edition of “women entrepreneurs” was an opportunity for these ladies to create a startup that conveys strong and visionary values. In addition, this edition welcomed 116 participants. Students and professionals, entrepreneurs, employees and job seekers, among others, were present. In addition, a team of 20 coaches, including 10 women, has been set up to advise them. About fifteen volunteers were also part of this Startupweekend organized by the association Webcup.
Undertaking for the development of Reunion Island
The ideas were each more innovative than the last, with strong values and projects that thrilled all those present! This is what this first Startupweekend of the year was all about. Thus, sports enthusiasts or fervent defenders of sustainable development, health and well-being were confronted. One thing is certain, all the participants showed their desire to undertake to develop the territory.
The winning trio of the Startupweekend O Féminin
First prize: Méthode Dragons, by Brigitte L’homme. This project wins 8 hours of accounting expertise with RSM, 4 days of training with RUNCONCEPT and their training organization Com’une Fleur and 2 days of consulting for the digital strategy by the agency Du Simple Au Double. This project also seduced the public, who made it their favourite with the help of a digital voting system (scoring by QR-code).
Second prize: Kel Cari project ? carried by Aude Brisset. This project wins 4 hours of accounting expertise with the RSM firm and 3 days of training of your choice with the RUNCONCEPT consulting firm and their training organization Com’une Fleur.
Third prize: awarded to the Kdi’ Péi project led by Sarah Piccioli and Cynthia Contini. This project wins 2 hours of accounting expertise with RSM and 2 days of training with RUNCONCEPT and their training organization Com’une Fleur.
A 100% female jury for this special edition
This year’s jury was also made up entirely of women. Thus, it was made up of 7 strong personalities who carry in their daily life the spirit of female entrepreneurship.
- Nadine CAROUPANIN, Regional Delegate for Women’s Rights
- Stéphanie BRANCHET, Representative of the President of the Reunion Region
- Magalie BOZDEN, Western Mascareignes Manager AG2R La Mondiale
- Marceline DUCROCQ-GRONDIN, Vice-president of the University of La Réunion, professional training and apprenticeship
- Zaynah AMOURANI, Director of APICAP OI
- Emilie LINKWANG, Entrepreneur, Director of EPITECH
- Constance IDRAC, Startupweekend winner, entrepreneur, Story Enjoy
- Elisabeth PEGUILLAN, Managing Director Village by CA
- Isabelle RAMDIALE SOUBAYA, Senior Lecturer in Economics
- Chahéda RIVIERE, President of Entreprendre au Féminin
