BRING YOUR STARTUP TO LIFE IN 54 HOURS
TECHSTARS STARTUP WEEKEND is the best place to learn how to build a
startup and connect with your community; a melting pot of the area’s
most creative thinkers, builders and implementers. It’s a 3-day
long sprint to launch new products and services that solve real-world
problems.
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ABOUT TECHSTARS STARTUP WEEEKEND
TECHSTARS STARTUP WEEKENDS ARE 54-hour events designed to provide
superior experiential education for technical and non-technical
entrepreneurs. Beginning with Tuesday night pitches (in this edition)
and continuing through brainstorming, business plan development, and
basic prototype creation, Techstars Startup Weekend will culminate on
Thursday afternoon demos and presentations. Participants create
working startups during the event and are able to collaborate with
like-minded individuals outside of their daily networks. All teams
hear talks by industry leaders and receive valuable feedback from
local entrepreneurs. The program is centered around action,
innovation, and education.
Whether you are looking for feedback on an idea, a co-founder,
specific skill sets, or a team to help you execute, Techstars Startup
Weekends are the perfect environment in which to test your idea and
take the first steps towards launching your own startup.
WHAT'S THE TWIST?
The next Startup Weekend is focusing on SPACE. That means you’ll be
joining like-minded designers, techies and business people in creating
an organization aimed at commercializing space/expanding the space
economy. This is a broad topic that could include everything from
fixing orbital debris (space traffic management) to outposts on the
moon to asteroid mining. It might be targeting a technology gap,
consumer services, or something else entirely. The purpose is up to
you. What we provide is a fun, high-energy environment where you can
learn through doing, with all the support you’ll need to launch a
brand new space-industry enterprise.
This event is co-located with the IAC Conference 21-25 October 2019.
Your ticket includes:
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Access to the full 3-day event
*
Opportunity to pitch your idea on Tuesday morning @ Pitch Fire
*
Mentoring by all-stars from the tech startup community
*
Tasty meals across the program
*
Collaboration with awesome professionals from throughout
DC-Maryland-Virginia
*
All-star judge's panel lead by startup and entrepreneurial leaders
*
Membership in the Startup Weekend Community (>200K alumni)
*
A process for taking any idea from concept to creation in a matter of
days
*
And over 100 new awesome Facebook friends!
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receive discounts on educational opportunities, and network with
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THIS EVENT IS CO-LOCATED WITH THE IAC CONFERENCE 21-25 OCTOBER 2019.
_Terms of Participation Agreement_: It is our job to provide you with
an incredible networking and learning opportunity. Our intention is
that you meet some amazing people that you might actually start a
company with, build relationships with coaches, and learn from your
peers. The event is intended to be a collaborative forum for sharing,
learning, building, and having fun. As such, by registering as a
participant, you acknowledge that any ideas shared by you or anyone
else over the course of the event are contributions to the overall
experience and community. If you as a participant are worried about
someone stealing your ideas, please reconsider your participation in
the event itself or simply refrain from sharing specifics about your
idea.
As a member of your startup community, you agree to be inclusive of
any and all people and their ideas. You agree to act professionally,
treat everyone with respect, and treat the event facilities with
proper care. You agree that you are responsible for any accidents or
damages that you cause. You also agree to not hold Techstars Startup
Weekend, your local volunteer team, or any of the event supporters
liable for any loss, damage, injury, or any other unforeseeable
incident.
By Participating at the event, you grant Techstars Startup Weekend
permission to capture photo/video of the event. You can find the exact
legal terms on our FAQ Page but to summarize, we want to share your
success with the world.
By submitting your information above you agree to the Techstars
website's Privacy Policy, and you consent to receive email
communication from Techstars and its programs about events and updates
that may interest you.
Startup Weekend is your chance to learn how to take any idea from
concept to creation within a matter of days! Whether you are looking
to...
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Get introduced to the world of startups and entrepreneurship,
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Learn the process for going from concept to creation,
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Meet experienced, talented, and passionate entrepreneurs in DC,
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Join or build an all-star team,
*
Or take your own idea from concept to creation.
Startup Weekend is your destination for the weekdays of 22-24 October,
2019!
LEARN
MORE: http://communities.techstars.com/usa/washington-dc/startup-weekend/15230
[http://communities.techstars.com/usa/washington-dc/startup-weekend/15230]
RESOURCES
GLOBAL SPONSORS & PERKS
.CO offers free domains to all attendees during Techstars Startup
Weekend.
Google for Startups offers $300 of Google Cloud services to all
Techstars Startup Weekend attendees.
ACCESS TO QUALITY MENTORS
Seasoned entrepreneurs from companies such as Humble
Ventures, GovLoop, Heartful.ly and more, take time out on Wednesday
and Thursday to help you think through roadblocks as you build out
your startup idea. Their time alone will make this program worth the
low cost needed to cover materials and food. Connect with industry
leaders and have them dedicate their time to help you succeed.
PRIZES
The finalists wll receive various prizes to help them continue past
the program journey. Past prizes have included free membership credits
to co-working spaces, legal counseling, marekting strategy and more.
Each event brings new and exciting prizes to help you to further
develop and/or launch your startup!
GROW YOUR NETWORK
And don't forget the Judges and Organizers, who are entrepreneurial
leaders themselves, from successful exit founders to venture
capitalists and angel investors. Did we mention the participants
themselves are also some of the most passionate and driven individuals
in the region?
EVENT AGENDA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22
8:30 AM ARRIVAL at the venue and check-in
9:00 AM BREAKFAST, networking, share ideas, practice pitches, get to
know fellow participants
9:20 AM WELCOME and organizers review agenda for the program and
introduce speakers, coaches, and community leaders
9:30 AM PITCHES start
10:00 AM ATTENDEES VOTE for the top pitches
10:15 AM TEAMS FORM around top-voted ideas
11:00 AM WORK STARTS, take inventory of skills. Be honest, and direct
about what resources and skills are needed for the program. You may
stay and work as late as the venue will allow.
12:00 PM LUNCH
1:00 PM BREAKOUT / TEAM WORK, an opportunity to ask questions, and
visit optional pitch sessions
10:00 PM WRAP-UP
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23
9:00 AM ARRIVAL, simple breakfast & coffee
9:30 AM SET-UP OF WORKSPACE for the program, begin work
12:00 PM LUNCH
1:00 PM AFTER-LUNCH CHECK-IN, status reports, call for help
2:00 PM MENTORS help teams one-on-one - they are here to help!
Incredible mentors you'll have the opportunity to work with from
mitú, Tesla, Snapchat, Core Innovation Capital, AngelHack, and more!
6:30 PM DINNER
7:30 PM AFTER-DINNER CHECK-IN, status reports, call for help
10:00 PM WRAP-UP Finished for the day. You may stay and work as late
as the venue will allow
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24
9:00 AM ARRIVAL, simple breakfast & coffee
10:00 AM CHECK-IN WITH COACHES
12:00 PM LUNCH
12:30 PM MEETING WITH MENTORS … ASK QUESTIONS
2:00 PM PRESENTATION PREP, tech check, final hours of work time.
Should be focused on perfecting your presentation, tech-check for
final presentations also takes place
3:00 PM FINAL PRESENTATIONS
5:00 PM JUDGING & AWARDS
5:30 PM WRAP-UP
6:00 PM PROGRAM ENDS!
FAQ
I HAVE QUESTIONS, WHO SHOULD I ASK?
Check out our Attendee FAQs
[https://startupweekend.org/attendees/faq]. If you're unable to find
the answer you're looking for, then feel free to email us
at dc@startupweekend.org.
WHAT DO I GET FOR MY FULL WEEKEND TICKET PRICE?
Your full weekend ticket (includes Thursday Showcase Showdown)
includes:
*
Access to the full 3-day event
*
Opportunity to pitch your idea on Friday morning @ Pitch Fire
*
Mentoring by all-stars from the tech startup community
*
Tasty meals across the program
*
Collaboration with awesome professionals from throughout the IAC 2019
Conference
*
All-star judge's panel lead by startup and entrepreneurial leaders
*
Membership in the Startup Weekend Community (>200K alumni)
*
A process for taking any idea from concept to creation in a matter of
days
*
And over 100 new awesome Facebook friends!
An unforgettable and life changing experience that may make you want
to quit your job tomorrow!
ABOUT TECHSTARS STARTUP WEEKEND
Techstars Startup Weekends are 54-hour events designed to provide
superior experiential education for technical and non-technical
entrepreneurs. Beginning with pitches and continuing through
brainstorming, business plan development, and basic prototype
creation, Techstars Startup Weekends culminate in demos and
presentations. Participants create working startups during the event
and are able to collaborate with like-minded individuals outside of
their daily networks. All teams hear talks by industry leaders and
receive valuable feedback from local entrepreneurs. The weekend is
centered around action, innovation, and education. Whether you are
looking for feedback on an idea, a co-founder, specific skill sets, or
a team to help you execute, Techstars Startup Weekends are the perfect
environment in which to test your idea and take the first steps
towards launching your own startup.
REFUND POLICY: No refunds will be granted within 7 days of the event
(anything past Tuesday, October 15, 12:00am) if food and drink have
already been ordered. Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause;
see Refund Policy [http://startupweekend.org/attendees/event-rules].
TERMS OF PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT: It is our job to provide you with an
incredible networking and learning opportunity. Our intention is that
you meet some amazing people that you might actually start a company
with, build relationships with coaches, and learn from your peers. The
event is intended to be a collaborative forum for sharing, learning,
building, and having fun. As such, by registering as a participant,
you acknowledge that any ideas shared by you or anyone else over the
course of the event are contributions to the overall experience and
community. If you as a participant are worried about someone stealing
your ideas, please reconsider your participation in the event itself
or simply refrain from sharing specifics about your idea.
As a member of your startup community, you agree to be inclusive of
any and all people and their ideas. You agree to act professionally,
treat everyone with respect, and treat the event facilities with
proper care. You agree that you are responsible for any accidents or
damages that you cause. You also agree to not hold Techstars Startup
Weekend, your local volunteer team, or any of the event supporters
liable for any loss, damage, injury, or any other unforeseeable
incident.
By Participating at the event, you grant TECHSTARS STARTUP WEEKEND
PERMISSION TO CAPTURE PHOTO/video of the event. You can find the exact
legal terms on our FAQ Page
[https://startupweekend.org/attendees/event-rules] but to summarize,
we want to share your success with the world.
By submitting your information above you agree to the TECHSTARS
WEBSITE'S Privacy Policy
[https://www.techstars.com/privacy-policy-3/], and you consent to
receive email communication from Techstars and its programs about
events and updates that may interest you.
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