About this Event
Are you ready for the full #StartupLife experience? Learn how to think, work, and build like a startup over 54 thrilling hours. Techstars Startup Weekend is an exciting and immersive foray into the world of startups; if you've never been a part of it, the time is NOW. Over an action-packed three days, you’ll meet the very best mentors, investors, co-founders, and sponsors to show you how to get more done faster -- and, maybe even start that business.
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Terms of Participation Agreement: It is our job to provide you with an incredible networking and learning experience. Our intention is that you meet some amazing people that you might start a company with, learn from mentors 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’re very concerned, you can limit your pitch to the rough outline of the idea without giving away key information.
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 in the event of 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.
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JUDGES
Jeff Hoffman is a successful entrepreneur, proven CEO, worldwide motivational speaker, bestselling author, Hollywood film producer, a Grammy-winning jazz album producer, and executive producer of an Emmy Award-winning television show. In his career, he has been the founder of multiple startups, the CEO of both public and private companies, and has served as a senior executive in many capacities. Jeff has been part of a number of well-known successful startups, including Priceline.com/Booking.com, uBid.com, and more.
FRIDAY, October 20th
5:30 PM
Venue opens. Don’t be late. Arrive and get checked in.
6:00 PM
Dinner and networking — meet someone new!
6:30 PM
Welcome, orientation, and speakers
8:00 PM
Pitch Fire! Pitching an idea is optional but highly encouraged.
9:00 PM
Voting. Attendees vote for the top pitches.
9:30 PM
Team formation and discussion.
Take an inventory of skills. Be clear about resources and skills needed for the weekend. You may stay and work until 10pm.
Make sure you get some good sleep. Saturday starts early and it’s a long day!
Saturday, October 21st
8:00 AM
Doors open. Arrive on time. We have so much to do!
9:00 AM
Simple breakfast & coffee
9:15 AM
Business Model Canvas training
9:30 AM
Continue working in teams
10:00 AM
Mentor sessions #1
12:00 PM
Lunch is served
Check-ins, team status, calls for help
Customer Discovery / validation overview
12:30 PM
Continue working in teams
1:00 PM
Mentor Sessions #2
MVP and kanban overview
6:00 PM
Dinner is served
Check-ins, team status, calls for help
6:30 PM
Continue working!
8:00 PM
StoryBrand workshop
9:00 PM
Venue closes promptly at 9PM tonight
SUNDAY, October 22nd
8:00 AM
Doors open. Arrive on time; there’s much to do today!
9:00 AM
Breakfast and coffee served
9:10 AM
Pitch and presentation overview
9:25 AM
Continue working in teams
10:00 AM
Team check-ins
Mentor sessions #3
12:00 PM
Lunch is served
1:00 PM
Pitch practice & tech checks begin
Continue working in teams
5:30 PM
Final Presentations begin
Present, watch and celebrate all your hard work throughout the weekend!
7:30 PM
Dinner is served
Judges present winning teams and prizes
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
TBD, downtown Orlando, TBD, Orlando, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 800.00