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Here are some quotes from past participants
“This is a company that I’ve wanted to build for a year now and have made attempts at it and didn’t exactly know how to go about it.”
-Chris Rade
RTP Startup Weekend
“By the end of the weekend, not only did we have one company moving forward, but also we had a community of individuals collectively thinking about multiple business opportunities that they are working on right now - a great outcome.”
-Gwin Scott
President of EmergeMemphis
Memphis Startup Weekend
“WOW!
That one word could sum up the whole Startup Weekend experience, but it would leave out all the fun and amazing details that happened.”
-Jennifer Navarrete
San Antonio Startup Weekend
“The down right most capable, friendly, willing, energized and organized team of hosts, speakers, organizers.
It managed to create a world that for the 54 hours I was there- was free of negativity, doubt, the impossible and embraced a world of possibility, promise, potential, and unity infused momentum into everything we did”
-Dan Rockwell
@floozyspeak
Columbus Startup Weekend
“I was brand new in town, and Startup Weekend introduced me to superb people who have made me feel at home, well-connected, and wildly enthusiastic about the future in this town. I had a great time, learned much, and feel proud to be associated with this crowd. Business as self-expression really suits me.
As to what I wish I’d known? Were I to do it again, I’d polish my pitch for my product idea a bit more. I’d also hope others did the same. Further, I’d tell the husband and kids that they were on their own - no way I’m leaving early again next time.”
-Debra Louison Lavoy
productfour.com
DC Startup Weekend
“Startup Weekend has the pain and triumph of an Oliver Stone film and the perpetual emergency of 24. For whatever reason, some of us get a kick out of high-stress situations with a roomful of rock stars. It’s a chance for you to live at your finest hour…fifty-four times in a row.”
-Scott Andreas
Phoreo.com
London Startup Weekend
“Startup Weekend is like trying to build a fighter jet with a group of blindfolded people who you don’t know… without any tools… or instructions (not that this would help, you’re blindfolded, remember?). In other words, it’s a lot of fun.”
-Sanjay Parekh
sanjayparekh.com
Atlanta Startup Weekend
“Startup Weekend is absolutely one of the coolest things I’ve ever been involved in. Quite simply, it changed my life.”
-Michael Sitarzewski
zerologic.com
Boulder Startup Weekend
“A 54 hour MBA.”
-Laura Fitton
pistachioconsulting.com
Boston Startup Weekend
“We hosted the DC weekend at Viget, and it was amazing. We connected with dozens of great people in the area, and met some superb folks from out of town as well. There’s just something about getting a bunch of passionate, talented people working on a project together for a weekend that is inspiring. Andrew was a great influence throughout — really kept things on track. Between connecting with the community, learning from a talented group of peers, and lucking out on great press coverage from the event, I’d say SW was a huge success in DC. I’d highly recommend it to anyone interested in web start-ups.”
-Brian Wynne Williams
viget.com
DC Startup Weekend
“I had a great time at the London startup weekend I attended. It was exciting to take on the challenge of putting a business together in such a short time, and a fantastic way to meet and work with some talented and motivated people. It’s no surprise that since the weekend several of us have teamed up to work on other projects.”
-Matt Collins
http://www.mulogy.com
“Startup Weekend was one of the most awesomely fun and challenging experiences I’ve ever had. If you want to know why anyone would ever start a company, go to Startup Weekend.”
-Andrew Evans
atevans.com
West Laffayette Startup Weekend
“When Andrew comes to town a lot of talented individuals crowd together to startup and deploy an idea. After he leaves, everyone quickly figures out is that the most important thing that launched was a new local, collaborative community. Unbelievable the good will and local collaborations that Startup Weekend has fostered and strengthened.”
-Fred Medlin
fredmedlin.com
Atlanta Startup Weekend
“As a veteran of several technology startups and a recent attendee of Startup Weekend, I strongly recommend participating in Startup Weekend to two particular groups. If you are considering joining a startup or are wondering what life would be like in a startup, in one weekend you will get a very realistic dose of what to expect. You will experience the challenge and excitement of creating a company from scratch in an environment full with uncertainty, huge egos, long hours, tight deadlines, junk food, and lots of caffeine. If you are looking for people, either to start a new company together, to find a job with an established company, join an existing startup, or a consulting company, or just want to network with technologist in your area, know that you not only will find people who are passionate about technology and the web at Startup Weekend, but you get a chance to spend an entire weekend with them to really learn what they are made of and if you would be a good match working together.”
-Nima Dilmaghani
nimad.wordpress.com
DC Startup Weekend
“Startup Weekend provided a great opportunity to not only meet many like-minded and talented individuals from my community, but also expedite the relationship building process through the shared experience of an AWESOME challenge. I recommend this to anyone who is considering, or has already started, their own tech business. It was so great, I drove 300 miles to do it again the following weekend.”
Jake Bohall
grapethinking.com
Chapel Hill and Atlanta Startup Weekend
“SW does an amazing job at building local tech communities. After SW, the DC tech community has gained momentum and cohesiveness. I look forward to attending other SW events in the future.”
-Luc Arthur Castera
dambalah.com
Atlanta Startup Weekend
“I had a total blast at both of the startup weekends I attended — I met interesting folks, worked with technology that’s radically different from what I do at my regular job, and might someday see some financial rewards from the companies we started. Even if I never do, it was a rich experience!”
-Gavin Doughtie
xdraw.org
San Francisco Startup Weekend
“StartupWeekend-Chapel Hill was awesome! From the manner in which scores of people were corralled into a cohesive, supportive, and productive group (nice job Andrew), to the caliber of people who showed up to donate their valuable time and effort for an “idea”, and to the gift of sharing and learning each other’s stories and motivations, Startup Weekend was surreal. I look forward to the next installment of SW-CH.”
-Logan Holt
disruptormonkey.com
Chapel Hill Startup Weekend
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