Startup Weekend

"I just love making stuff" "I am more productive and end up with more creative energy in these three days than I do all year" Rock, Paper... WAR! Challenge your neighbor Loser joins winner's side Loser's following joins winner's side Cheer on your side! ULTIMATE SHOWDOWN 0 what is this? 54 hours from concept to company Our Mission INSPIRING CHANGE IN THE LIVES OF ENTREPREURS After Startup Weekend, will you: Have met a co-founder? Learned how to validate and build an idea? Articulate your ideas? Quit your day job? Events Cities Countries Attendees Global / local organizers 685+ 320 85 63,000+ 1,200+ Startup Weekend is Massive Also Happening This Weekend Why Are You Here? Global Sponsers Tonight FAQ Pitchfire You can't say too much in 60 seconds.. ..so don't try to. 5-10 s Who are You? 10-20s What's your Problem? 10-20s What's your Solution? 5-10s Who do you Need? the concept. Make up a Take is Brand NAME! notes. Contagious! Enthusiasm Judging Criteria Validation Customer Business Model Execution ... And Beyond Get out Talk Listen Learn Competition Differentation Strategy Revenue Challenge Evolve Show Viability Demand Team Make people want to know more. "I have had this idea for a while and have always wondered if it had legs." "I'm ready to create a startup!" # SWsea2012 WIFI: Blacksburg, VA Santiago, DR Martinsville, IN Montevideo, Uruguay Bangalore, India London, UK Nantes, France Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Tauranga, New Zealand Louisville, KY, Taipei, Taiwan One To The World