Do you have an idea you’d like to pursue or a problem you’d like to solve but don’t know where to start? Then bring your great idea to Techstars Startup Weekend June 1-3, 2018. 

Jointly organized by West Chester University, the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce, and the Ideas x Innovation Network (i2n) – an initiative of the Chester County Economic Development Council, the weekend is centered around action, innovation, and education.

Participants will experience the highs, lows, fun, and pressure that make up life at a startup.  Learn how to create a real company and engage with the very best mentors, investors, cofounders, and sponsors who are ready to help.  Hear talks by industry leaders and receive valuable feedback from local entrepreneurs.  

Beginning with Friday night pitches and continuing through brainstorming, business plan development, and basic prototype creation, Techstars Startup Weekend culminates in Sunday night demos and presentations.

Attendees looking for feedback on an idea, a co-founder, specific skill sets, or a team to help you execute will collaborate with like-minded individuals outside of their daily networks. You’ll pitch your own idea or listen to others, then vote on the most interesting ideas and form teams with diverse skill sets.

You can come with friends, but you’ll get the full experience if you participate in separate teams. Remember, it’s all about the team.  This is the perfect environment in which to test your idea and take the first steps towards launching your own startup.

IMPORTANT

Your idea should be something you have not previously worked on. The idea you pitch and the problem you set out to solve can span social, educational, financial, environmental, or other issues. Over the course of the weekend you’ll be challenged to create a prototype of your MVP, or minimum viable product, that fits the needs of your target customer. You’ll get feedback, iterate, and likely pivot your approach entirely!

REMINDER: You cannot have worked previously on your idea.

For registration and additional information, CLICK HERE.  Or contact Pattie Diggin of West Chester University at wcustartupweekend@gmail.com.