Columbus Startup Weekend

(July 18-20)

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Dan Rockwells review of SWC!

July 21st, 2008 · 3 Comments

Dan Rockwell @floozyspeak shares his “take aways” from SWC on his blog https://koovus.backpackit.com/pub/1536901.
SWC overall event – take aways 21 Jul
1. best $40 dollars I ever spent
2. the down right most capable, friendly, willing, energized and organized team of hosts, speakers, organizers
3. GREAT SPEAKERS
4. awesome food
5. FREE BEER
6. wonderful hosts!
7. great sponsors
8. no real rules
9. managed to [...]

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Scott Holmes and Adam Winter at SWC.

July 21st, 2008 · 1 Comment

I really enjoyed speaking with these guys. They experince they brought to SWC was invaluable for www.spotwurk.com! Adam also talks about not being there on day 1, and fitting in on day 2. Thanks for being part of SWC.

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Ashley Routson at SWC.

July 21st, 2008 · 2 Comments

Ashely can be found on Twitter @thebeerwench and was a great part of planning SWC!

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Freight Chatter - Don’t go home empty

July 21st, 2008 · No Comments

Here is a great idea to come out of SWC, “Freight Chatter” by the guys at “FreightLoader.” This helps truckers maximize fuel efficiency by connecting them with dispatchers to find a load for the return trip.  This idea is enviro-friendly, as it eliminates the fuel wasted when an empty trailer is hauled back to the [...]

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NBC 4 Columbus reports on SWC.

July 21st, 2008 · 2 Comments

Good Piece from NBC 4!

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By popular demand, the iToot demo commercial

July 21st, 2008 · 3 Comments

What an awesome demo commercial for the iToot iPhone app (waiting for Apple approval). Great job GiggleSeeds!

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And now for some National News

July 20th, 2008 · No Comments

CNBC visited Startup Weekend in Research Triangle Park last weekend and aired a series of reports on Friday. Yesterday, the NBC Nightly News aired a report, which is shown below.
For Startup Weekend Columbus participants, look for @DougW and @Georgeju in the video. They’re both attending our weekend too.

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Startup Interview with John Kelly of White Castle

July 19th, 2008 · No Comments

Great interview with John Kelly VP of White Castle and great grandson of founder Billy Ingram. I have to admit, I am a HUGE fan of White Castle’s and and am very geeked to do this!

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Litigation Desktop

July 19th, 2008 · No Comments

Mid day update for Litigation Desktop.

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John Huston, Lunchtime Keynote Speaker

July 19th, 2008 · No Comments

John O. Huston of Ohio Tech Angels addressed the group on the topic of “How to Make $10 Million”, explaining that it takes more than a good idea to launch a successful startup.  In this video he provides his impression of the first Startup Weekend Columbus.

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