Techstars Startup Weekend Tampa Bay, powered by KnowBe4

This event is presented by KNOWBE4 IN PARTNERSHIP WITH STARTUP TAMPA BAY; for all event details, please visit https://bit.ly/2PqohRK [https://bit.ly/2PqohRK] Hurry to secure your spot; this event will sell out quickly! STARTUP WEEKEND IS A 54-hour whirlwind event where you get to be part of building a business in a WEEKEND, Silicon Valley style. It's about pitching, business model creation, prototyping, designing and market validation all in a friendly and supportive team environment. All STARTUP WEEKEND EVENTS FOLLOW THE SAME BASIC MODEL: anyone is welcome to pitch their STARTUP IDEA AND TEAMS ORGANICALLY FORM AROUND THE IDEAS THAT MOST RESONATE WITH PEOPLE. How does it work? We're mashing together changemakers, techies, entrepreneurs and everyone in between, and locking them in a building together for a WEEKEND, pouring in a heap of caffeine and free food, to see what new ideas come out the other end. This 54-hour event brings together creatives, technologists, designers and developers to experiment with rapid idea generation, Silicon Valley style. It is a fast-paced and highly creative event that challenges everyone who attends to make innovative new projects in 54 hours. Who can attend? Anyone. Whether you're 18 or 88, a painter, actor, software engineer, writer, graphic designer, geek, entrepreneur, photographer, musician, programmer, museum curator, or STARTUP SPECIALIST. Whether you have an idea or have no idea. Everyone is welcome. What you will get out of it The professional and personal challenges, the high and lows, the failures and the success? STARTUP WEEKEND IS A GLOBAL GRASSROOTS MOVEMENT OF ACTIVE AND EMPOWERED CITIZENS WHO ARE LEARNING THE BASICS OF FOUNDING STARTUPS AND LAUNCHING SUCCESSFUL VENTURES OR PRODUCTS. Whether participants found companies, find a cofounder, meet someone new, find a creative collaborator, or learn a skill far outside their usual 9-to-5, everyone is guaranteed to have a heap of fun and to leave the event better prepared to navigate the chaotic but fun world of STARTUPS. If you want to put yourself in the shoes of an entrepreneur, register now for the best WEEKEND OF YOUR LIFE! Learn more and see how the event runs at https://startupweekend.org/ [https://startupweekend.org/]. Schedule Friday, November 16th 5:00pm – Doors Open! 6:00pm – Dinner 6:30pm – Welcome & Speakers 7:00pm – Pitches Begin – (60 seconds per person) 9:30pm – Mingle and voting 10:00pm – Team forming – then start working! 12:00am Midnight – Roll out Saturday, November 17th 9:00am – Doors open. Breakfast served. Coaches arrive. 9:30am – Start working! 10:00am – Market Validation Workshop 1:00pm – Lunch 1:30pm – Team check-ins 6:30pm – Dinner 11:00 pm – Roll out! Sunday, November 18th 9:00am – Doors open. Breakfast served. 9:30am – Pitch Workshop 10:00am – Coaches arrive; ask questions!! 1:00pm – Lunch 3:00pm – Tech check. Start prepping for presentations 5:00pm – FINAL PRESENTATIONS 7:30pm – Judging & awards 8:30pm – Celebratory After Party 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.