Founded in 2007, Startup Weekend is a weekend-long event held in anywhere from 1-5 cities per weekend, all year 'round, all over the world. People passionate about generating and developing new ideas into viable startup companies gather together for 54 hours to see just what kind of company can be built from scratch, from idea to launch. They learn valuable skills and wisdom from top entrepreneurial minds in their community and form friendships and partnerships with local peers that last far beyond the event.
The first Startup Weekend Austin back in September 2010 was a raging success. Over 75 Austinites (and visitors) gathered to listen to each other pitch more than 30 different startup ideas. As many as 10 teams formed from those pitches, and worked (almost straight!) the whole weekend to bring their ideas to presentation worthiness by Sunday evening. Several successful ideas emerged, and pretty much everyone would say they learned a ton at this great event. One of the best parts (besides all the great ideas) was the availability of local (and imported) expertise in startup process and issues, with a panel of highly successful startup entrepreneurs, VC's, business minds, etc. There truly is no other event where you can have your ideas presented, challenged, and improved in such a collaborative atmosphere of collective excitement and wisdom. WELL... the event is coming back! The 2nd Startup Weekend Austin is coming in just 3 weeks (Feb 25-27, 2011), at the new Microsoft office. Speakers already confirmed include Jonathan Sharp (appendTo, LLC) and Jason Cohen (WP Engine). ************* All teams need developers, designers, bizdev specialists, project managers, marketing gurus, financial experts, etc. No matter what your passion or skillset, there's certainly a team that needs you to join them. ************* Come, let's build a company from scratch in just one weekend! In fact, don't wait, start forming your teams and ideas now! For more information and tickets, go to: http://austin.startupweekend.org/ On Twitter: http://twitter.com/SW_Austin & http://twitter.com/StartupWeekend -- Our Web site: http://www.RefreshAustin.org/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Refresh Austin" group. [ Posting ] To post to this group, send email to [email protected] Job-related postings should follow http://tr.im/refreshaustinjobspolicy We do not accept job posts from recruiters. [ Unsubscribe ] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] [ More Info ] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Refresh-Austin
