Startup Weekend Northern Kentucky
When: January 13-15, 2012
Where: NKU Griffin Hall, Nunn Drive, Highland Heights, KY
So, you've heard about Startup Weekend, but not sure what it's all about? Startup Weekend is no ordinary event. It’s where like-minded entrepreneurs gather for a weekend of company creation. In 54 hours, you take an initial idea from the Friday night pitches to a mind-spinning startup company on Sunday night.
So who does this? It’s not just developers! It's marketing maestros, design gurus, business development wizards, legal geniuses, and startup veterans – all coming together as one, creating a harmony that can only be envied by the corporate world.
OK – so maybe that was sales mode, but Startup Weekend truly is all about bringing together the knowledge of the local entrepreneur scene, and helping give aspiring entrepreneurs a crash course in the world of startups.
Friday night is all about networking and the pitches. Those with an idea get the opportunity to give their 1 minute elevator pitch to the crowd. The ideas that people like, and want to work on, get selected. For the next 48 hours teams work to deliver a product or demo and a more complete pitch that can stand up to the harsh light of day. Mentors will be on hand throughout the weekend to help fine tune the idea that was conceived only 12 hours ago, and turn it into a legitimate business idea with huge potential!
Sounds intense? It is!
Sunday night is where the jury panel comes in. Seasoned professionals that have been through the startup mill many times over will judge the final pitches based on the chances of real world success.
From there? Well, it’s all up to you. Startup Weekend can only help you start your dream. It’s up to you and your new team to live it out.
Go on, what are you waiting for? Head over to the ticket section at
the website to secure your spot at Startup Weekend before it sells out!
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