Columbus Startup Weekend

I’ve been asked what the agenda is for the Columbus Startup Weekend. We have not yet finalized a schedule, but here is what typically happens:

Friday

6pm: Everyone gets together; figures out who else is there; what would be interesting to build.

7pm: Pitches start (if you have an idea for a product you pitch it to the group).

8pm: Teams start breaking off. Generally about 3-5 teams will form during the weekend, creating 3-5 products or companies. There is no pre-determined organizational structure for the companies formed and will generally be determined by the members of the team.

9pm: Hopefully teams have solidified their concept and created an elevator pitch (even a simple one) by now.

10pm: Break off to a bar or coffee shop to continue the discussion and attempt to paper prototype out their application.

Saturday

9am: Crowds pour in; work starts on development.

Noon: Lunch.

3pm: More coding, business plan development, and a special guest plays a 3 song set.

6pm: Special guest drop-ins and pitches from the teams. These guests are generally angel investors or VC’s.

9pm: Gut check on the product; basic prototype building; group get-together for drinks and to talk about the products everyone is working on.

Sunday

9am: The day’s work starts again.

Noon: Projects are being developed; live website with signup is set up; more special guests drop in.

6pm: Sink or swim time for those looking for a weekend launch.

9pm: Presentations from each company; what worked, what didn’t, what could go better.