Startup Weekend is a global initiative by the Kauffman Foundation, whereby which developers, marketers, product designers and startup enthusiasts meet for 54 hours over a weekend, to share ideas, form teams, build products and launch startups.
(The Kauffman Foundation is a US-based foundation dedicated to helping individuals attain economic independence by advancing educational achievement and entrepreneurial success, consistent with the aspirations of their founder, Ewing Marion Kauffman.
They claim to be the world's largest foundation devoted to entrepreneurship :)).
The aim of Startup Weekend is for entrepreneurs and budding entrepreneurs to ascertain if their start-up ideas are viable...
... thus saving them thousands of dollars from investing in an idea that may not have sufficient market demand to make their companies profitable.
Here's are some quick answers re Startup Weeekend that will help you ascertain if it's right for you:
How Does the Start-up Weekend Work?
According to the Startup Weekend website, "over Saturday and Sunday, teams focus on customer development, validating their ideas, practicing LEAN Startup Methodologies and building a minimal viable product.
On Sunday evening, the teams demo their prototypes and receive valuable feedback from a panel of experts".
How does one Participate in Startup Weekend?
If a Startup Weekend is already scheduled for your city, state or country, then you can register online and pay a registration fee of less than US $100.
Volunteers and other invited persons from within and outside of your country, will then meet at the pre-arranged venue on the scheduled weekend.
If no Startup Weekend is planned for your city, state, region or country, then maybe you can start one.
You can read the Organizer's Guide on the Startup Weekend site, for information on how to get started.
Additionally, you will be able to receive assistance from 1-2 of the over 200 volunteers at the Kauffman Foundation to help you through the process.
You will, however, have to make arrangements to host the event, including promotion of the event, finding sponsors, providing a suitable venue and food and drink.
How do I Know if There is a Startup Weekend Planned for my Country or City?
Please look at the Startup Weekend events page.
On the right-hand-side, is listing of upcoming Startup Events for the current month. You can scroll through, to see the events planned for each month for the rest of the year.
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Please let me know if the above information has helped!
Gillian
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