A Recap of 5 More Startup Weekend Events
Posted by Andrew Hyde
In November I wrote about the first 8 Startup Weekends. Now is a good time to recap the last 5 since DC.
Chapel Hill (November 2-4)
Attendance: 49
Company Created: WorkPerch
http://workperch.com/
What is it? Workperch is a referral service that connects people who need work space with businesses that have space available.
Status: Private Alpha
Atlanta (November 9-11)
Attendance: 82
Company Created: Skribit
http://skribit.com/
What is it? Skribit is a user-generated content suggestion application for blogs. Effortlessly assemble what your readers really want to hear.
Status: Private Beta (see it in action on the right sidebar of this blog)
San Francisco (November 16-18)
Attendance: 134
Company Created: HelpHookup
http://helphookup.com/
What is it? Show your good side and let the world know you care. Add our badge to your Facebook profile and we’ll let you know when volunteer opportunities are available in your area.
Status: Alpha
London (November 30- Dec 2)
Attendance: 43
Company Created: aLittleBitBetter
http://www.alittlebitbetter.co.uk/
What is it? A Little Bit Better is a portal featuring ethical reviews of consumer products.
Status: Alpha
Los Angeles (December 14-16)
Attendance: 72
Company Created: SocialMixr and Frenemies
http://socialmixr.com/
http://www.frenemiesgame.com/
What is it? Frenemies is a Facebook game where you play your friends in your quest to become the most popular. Help your friends today. Stab them in the back tomorrow. SocialMixr is the parent company, looking to build more games for the casual gaming field.
Status: Alpha, scheduled to launch on the 31st
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Fox said:
Andy, great weekend in London! Thankyou.
I met some super people and saw what started up as just a few words, build into a great creative project and a group of srangers all come together. I just hope it continues…….
January 25th, 2008 at 5:11 am