This weekend, Start Co. is kicking off Global Entrepreneurship Week with 48 Hour Launch. The event begins on Friday night, when participants have two minutes to pitch their company ideas to the community. Teams will then form around the five most popular ideas and spend the rest of the weekend preparing their companies to launch. On Sunday night, the companies will be presented to the community to compete for a $1,000 prize. Previously launched companies include MentorMe and ScrewPulp.
It goes without saying that the collective talent and resources available throughout the weekend are invaluable to the five newly launched companies. Should they decide to continue with their companies’ development, founders will have covered remarkable ground and gained useful connections in the span of only two days. However, regardless of whether or not your own idea is selected, participating in 48 Hour Launch is definitely a worthwhile experience. Here are the top five benefits participants can gain through the experience:
1. Where else can you find so many startup professionals under one roof? Teams will have office hours with legal, ad/design, and accounting professionals from Baker Donelson, archer>malmo, and The Marston Group. Additionally, developers from Mosaik Solutions and others will be working with the teams to build their products. Just by attending these office hours, participants receive helpful hints and tools that can be applied to any venture. No appointments, no billing.
2. Connect with others who share your entrepreneurial tendencies. Perhaps someone shares your interest in solving a particular problem, or maybe they have advice that can take your concept to the next level. 48 Hour Launch is an excellent opportunity to meet other highly motivated individuals, expanding your professional and personal networks.
3. Receive a crash course in starting a company. The best way to learn is by doing. Whether you’re developing a business model or creating an investment pitch, there’s no better way to pick up entrepreneurial principles and skills than jumping in and being a part of the process.
4. Gain access to our resources. We have helped countless companies navigate the ins and outs of starting up, and through our work, we have collected useful resources and methods to streamline the process. 48 Hour Launch participants will benefit from access to our Founders Toolkit, which outlines the different methods and aspects of starting up.
5. The element of randomness. By participating in something this collaborative, creative, and cool, opportunities are bound to present themselves. You never know until you show.
Ultimately, 48 Hour Launch is the perfect opportunity to see what it takes to start a high-growth-potential company. Regardless of whether you lead or join a team, 48 Hour Launch equips participants with the skills and the resources they need for future entrepreneurial ventures. So why wait? Sign up today.
Sign up for 48 Hour Launch, Nov. 15-17th.
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