Nurse Veteran Driver Salesperson Developer Customer Service Rep Manager Front-Line Worker Supervisor Analyst Accountant Designer Teacher Mechanic Barista Firefighter Lawyer Engineer Chef Marketer Policeman Specialist Banker Doctor Admin to Founder - in One Weekend
Learn how to think, work, & Build like a startup
November 12-14 • Hopewell Labs - Louisville, KY
Experience Entrepreneurship
What is Startup Weekend?
This 54-hour event equips individuals of all backgrounds with the training, mentorship, and tools needed to start a business.
Startup enthusiasts of all backgrounds and skill sets are invited to join this action packed weekend whether they have an idea or not.
How it Works
Friday
Present an Idea
We kick off the weekend with 1-minute pitches on back-of-the-napkin ideas you’ve been thinking on. Ideas are voted on and teams are formed.
Saturday
Validate the Problem
Spend the rest of the weekend validating the problem, building a solution, and creating a business plan. We’ll teach you how to do all of this in our workshops.
Sunday
Pitch Your Startup
Present your new startup with a Shark Tank style pitch to a panel of judges. The winners get a sweet prize package to help them grow their business.
"MBA in a Weekend"
That’s a direct quote! We’ve had MBA professors tell us their students have walked away with more from a Startup Weekend event than a whole semester of classes! What’s our secret sauce? Moving education into action! Our workshops will teach you startup essentials but then we’ll kick everyone out of the building to go apply what they’ve learned.
Customer Discovery
The first thing you'll learn Saturday is how to interview people for validation of your idea and the problem you are trying to solve. We'll teach you the do's & don'ts of customer discovery and how to make the most out of every conversation.
The Pivot
After doing some customer discovery, you may find that the problem you're addressing isn't as big of a pain point for people as you thought. That's okay - we'll teach you how to pivot and iterate quickly on your idea to something more viable.
Minimum Viable Product
Now that you've identified a valid problem that people will pay to have solved, it's time to build out your product. We'll teach you what a minimum viable product is, some examples from previous teams and other startups, and how to build one.
Business Model
It's great to have an awesome idea and a built out product, but if you don't figure out how to make it profitable, the startup will die. We'll teach you how to build a business model and how to figure out your roadmap towards profitablity.
Pitching
It's time to share with the world (and our judges) what you've built! We'll teach you how to give a winning pitch that paints the picture of a better future because of your product. We'll help you construct a concise & inspiring presentation.
and much more...
Our workshops are packed full of great and practical lessons but the learning doesn't stop there. You'll learn lots more from your mentors, organizers, customers, and fellow attendees. Soak up as much as you can!
Everything You Need!
All you have to bring is yourself, your curiosity, a “give first” mentality, and maybe paper and pencil. We’ll provide everything else you need to be successful over the weekend (unless your idea has something to do with rockets – you’ll have to ask Elon for that!).
Mentorship
Mentorship
Food, Snacks, & Drinks
Food, Snacks, & Drinks
Tools
Tools
Space
Space
All We're Missing is You!
You
Network of Connections
Network of Connections
Resources
Resources
Organizers Support
Organizers Support
Special Surprise
Special Surprise
Your Path to the Future
1. Get Your Ticket
Secure your early bird discount where you get 7 meals AND a startup - what a steal!
2. Experience Startups
Dive into the hustle and grind of brining an idea to life with all the support you need.
3. Become a Founder
Learn the principles of entrepreneurship as you bring an idea to life in 1 weekend!
Your Ticket Includes:
- 3 Day Hands-On Learning Experience
- Access to Local Mentors, Entrepreneurs, and Experts
- Dedicated Work Space at Louisville's Newest Co-Working Center
- 7 Delicious Meals from Local Louisville Restaurants
- Startup Weekend T-Shirt & Swag
- Free and Discounted Founders Tools from Sponsors
- Snacks, Drinks, and Coffee All Weekend Long
Attendee
$57
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