Startup Weekend is an intense 54 hour event which focuses on building a web or mobile application which could form the basis of a credible business over the course of a weekend. The weekend brings together people with different skillsets - primarily software developers, graphics designers and business people - to build applications and develop a commercial case around them. With partners such as Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Twillio and the Kauffman Foundation, Startup Weekends occurred in 295 cities worldwide, engaged more than 35,000 entrepreneurs, and helped 2,450 startups launch.
The Jacksonville event begins Friday evening with aspiring entrepreneurs pitching ideas for possible businesses or products. All participants will vote on the top 10-15 ideas and form 10-15 teams to develop each idea. Saturday and Sunday, teams focus on customer development, validate ideas, practice LEAN Startup Methodologies and build a viable product. Teams are mentored by local tech experts and seasoned startup leaders. Sunday evening, the teams demo their prototypes and receive valuable feedback from a panel of experts and investors. Jacksonville Startup Weekend will announce the top three winners who will receive a package of in-kind services to help them launch their new business.
Jacksonville Startup Weekend
Friday, Jan. 20 through Sunday, Jan. 22
University of North Florida (UNF) Student Union Building.
http://jacksonville.startupweekend.org/
Registration before Dec. 21 is $75. After Dec. 21, the price is $99.
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