Notes for Participants – Observers can ignore this. :)

This is an email we just sent out to the participants of Startup Weekend Tucson. Lots of good info so I thought we should post it here too.

Hope you’re all as excited as we are about Startup Weekend Tucson tomorrow tonight!

Are you asking yourself, what should I do right now?

  • First, stop what you are doing and read the “First Timer FAQ” page.  It describes generally what to expect, what to bring and how to prepare before you arrive.
  • Visit StartupTucson.com and setup an account.  We will be holding the voting using a system on the website, so you will need to be signed up to vote!

Here are some additional important details for you:

  • Doors open Friday night at 5:00. The location is Gangplank Tucson (@GangplankTucon).  GPT is located at 5120 South Julian Drive, Tucson, AZ.
  • Join us for networking from 5-6PM.  Food provided by Chick-fil-a El Con (@CFAElCon) will be serverd by 6PM.  Fuil agenda details for the weekend are here.
  • The introductions and speakers start just after 6PM, and pitches (start at roughly 7:30 PM).
  • We will explain how the pitching process works, but here are a few key points:
    • Pitches are 60 seconds. We will be strict on this.
    • You may have just one chance to pitch, depending on how many people want to pitch. So – pitch your best idea first.
    • No PowerPoints will be used – just your voice.
  • Gangplank Tucson will remain open until 11PM Friday and Saturday night.  After that, you are on your own.
  • If you are a student, remember to bring your student ID.
  • If you are interested in working with the Lean Startup methodology over the weekend, please consider taking a look at LeanCanvas.com.  You can read more about it here.  Scroll to the bottom for a code for free registration.

Remember to be sure to visit StartupTucson.com and create your account!

You can see more about SWTucson here:

http://tucson.startupweekend.org (includes weekend agenda details and ways to attend)

http://startupweekend.org/firsttimer/ (FAQ for event)

If you have 15 minutes, here’s a well done documentary on Startup Weekend Baltimore:

http://www.siliconprairienews.com/2011/06/sunday-video-startup-weekend-the-entrepreneurial-spirit

That’s it! If you have any questions, e-mail Justin at justin@startuptucson.com and he will get back to you as soon as we can.

See you Friday night! Get pumped!

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Startup Tucson is working to grow a strong, vibrant startup ecosystem of companies, entrepreneurs, and talent in Tucson. Inspired by the robust scenes in cities such as Silicon Valley, Boulder and Austin, we are helping to spur economic growth by organizing educational events like hackathons, Startup Weekend events and Lean LaunchPad workshops, as well as networking events like Startup Drinks and Co-Founder Speed Dating. By launching the digital news organization Startup Tucson News, we are committed to covering the local scene and providing strong support for the efforts of partner organizations like the Tucson Young Professionals, Desert Angels, Gangplank Tucson, UA’s Tech Launch Arizona, Idea Funding, and others. Learn more and get involved by visiting our site at www.startuptucson.com., calling us at (520) 47-START or emailing info@startuptucson.com.


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