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Techstars Startup Weekend Media MEGA Copenhagen #CphSW
Friday, November 17 - 19, 2017
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Techstars Startup Weekend Media MEGA Copenhagen #CphSW
Friday, November 17 - 19, 2017
Friday, November 17 - 19, 2017
Event starts at 6:30 pm
Symbion
Fruebjergvej 3
Copenhagen,
Denmark
2100
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PLEASE VISIT OUR NEW STARTMEGA.COM PAGE TO CLAIM YOUR TICKET!
Techstars Startup Weekend MEGA Copenhagen has 4 tracks:
Do you have an idea of how to deliver our sports, music, news, movies, TV, and gaming in a more meaningful and engaging way? Or maybe these industries could benefit from today’s technology? Join us in developing new and fresh ideas centered around the viewing and creation of our Media.
Startup Weekend is your chance to learn how to take any idea from concept to creation within a matter of days! Whether you are looking to...
- get introduced to the world of startups and entrepreneurship,
- learn the process for going from concept to creation,
- meet experienced, talented, and passionate entrepreneurs,
- join or build an all-star team,
- learn and practice new skills to take back to your job, or
- take your own idea from concept to creation
Imagine it like 4 parallel Startup Weekends ran at the same venue. Each tracks will have their own topics (Smart, Health, Media, Services) and their own Facilitators. There will be space for 80-120 participants in each Tracks, and we`ll make sure that you will have the chance to meet participants from other tracks.
- aspiring & experienced entrepreneurs,
- developers and other tech-related professionals,
- designers of all types,
- non-technical talent (i.e. business, sales, healthcare, finance, legal, etc.),
- students from universities and even high schools,
- professionals looking to switch careers or build new skills,
- passionate visionaries, and many more!
- Opportunity to pitch your idea on Friday night- Mentoring
- 7 Tasty meals, snacks and refreshments all weekend
- All-star judges panel
- Membership in the Startup Weekend Community (>200K alumni),
- A process for taking any idea from concept to creation in a matter of days
- New awesome friends and connections!
Health Media Services Smart Solutions
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Rethinink Media of Tomorrow
Do you have an idea of how to deliver our sports, music, news, movies, TV, and gaming in a more meaningful and engaging way? Or maybe these industries could benefit from today’s technology? Join us in developing new and fresh ideas centered around the viewing and creation of our Media.
What is Startup Weekend?
Have you ever seen a new product, app, or business and thought to yourself, "that was my idea a few years ago"? If you have, that means you did not have a process for taking that idea from concept to creation.Startup Weekend is your chance to learn how to take any idea from concept to creation within a matter of days! Whether you are looking to...
- get introduced to the world of startups and entrepreneurship,
- learn the process for going from concept to creation,
- meet experienced, talented, and passionate entrepreneurs,
- join or build an all-star team,
- learn and practice new skills to take back to your job, or
- take your own idea from concept to creation
What is the concept behind Mega?
We`re going big! We believe that meeting inspiring people and creating a kick-ass network is one of the most valuable part of any Startup Weekends. Therefore we decided to organise the biggest Startup Weekend in Europe to make sure that all of our participants will have an extraordinary experience.Imagine it like 4 parallel Startup Weekends ran at the same venue. Each tracks will have their own topics (Smart, Health, Media, Services) and their own Facilitators. There will be space for 80-120 participants in each Tracks, and we`ll make sure that you will have the chance to meet participants from other tracks.
Who is Startup Weekend For?
It doesn't matter what you do or where you come from, Startup Weekend is designed as an inclusive event and program that brings all sorts of people together including- aspiring & experienced entrepreneurs,
- developers and other tech-related professionals,
- designers of all types,
- non-technical talent (i.e. business, sales, healthcare, finance, legal, etc.),
- students from universities and even high schools,
- professionals looking to switch careers or build new skills,
- passionate visionaries, and many more!
Your ticket includes:
- Access to the full weekend-long event- Opportunity to pitch your idea on Friday night- Mentoring
- 7 Tasty meals, snacks and refreshments all weekend
- All-star judges panel
- Membership in the Startup Weekend Community (>200K alumni),
- A process for taking any idea from concept to creation in a matter of days
- New awesome friends and connections!
Do I need to come with an idea?
If you have an idea for a startup, then great! We hope you pitch for the weekend. If you don't have an idea, that's quite all right! Come and spend the weekend, listen to the ideas being pitched, and see if something strikes your interest! The weekend is all about learning about the startup ideation process and from your peers. If you have more questions, please feel free to reach us out.Are you excited yet?
We`re looking so much forward to meet you in November and to experience the biggest Hackathon in Denmark ever. It will be simply an amazing!EVENT SCHEDULE
Friday November 17th
6:30 pm
Registration
Arrive at the venue and get checked in
7:00 pm
Dinner & Networking
Eat food, share ideas, practice pitches, get to know fellow participants
7:20 pm
Welcome & Speakers
Review agenda for the weekend and introduce speakers, coaches, and community leaders
7:30 pm
Pitches Start
Optionally line up to give your pitch
9:00 pm
Voting
Attendees vote for the top pitches
9:15 pm
Form Teams
Teams start forming and discussing ideas
10:00 pm
Begin Work
Start to formalize teams and take an inventory of skills. Be honest, and direct about what resources and skills are needed for the weekend. You may stay and work as late as the venue will allow
Saturday November 18th
9:00 am
Breakfast
Arrive, simple breakfast & coffee
9:30 am
Begin Work
Teams formed and setting up workspace for the weekend
12:00 pm
Lunch
1:00 pm
Check-In
After-lunch check-in, status reports, call for help
2:00 pm
Coach Meetings
Coaches help teams one-on-one. They are here to help!
6:30 pm
Dinner
7:30 pm
Check-In
After-dinner check-in, status reports, call for help
10:00 pm
Wrap-Up
Finished for the day. You may stay and work as late as the venue will allow
Sunday November 19th
9:00 am
Breakfast
Arrive, simple breakfast & coffee
10:00 am
Check-In
Coaches arrive. Final opportunity to ask questions
12:00 pm
Lunch
12:30 pm
Coach Meetings
Coaches arrive… ASK QUESTIONS
3:00 pm
Presentation Prep & Tech Check
Final hours of worktime should be focused on perfecting your presentation, tech-check for final presentations also takes place
4:00 pm
Dinner
5:00 pm
Final Presentations
7:30 pm
Judging & Awards
8:30 pm
Wrap-Up
9:00 pm
Go Home!
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Organizing Team
Techstars Startup Weekend Copenhagen is 100% led by volunteer community leaders.
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Aleksander
Bordvik -
Jernej
Dekleva -
Geza
Molnar -
Martin
Danty -
Sigitas
Pleikys -
Ana
Mendes -
Aristeidis
Kampas -
Boru
Javorek -
Alexandra
Zamfir -
Jonas
Jeppesen -
Frederik
Nordahl -
Amandeep
Midha -
Alex
Felman -
Arturs
Avramenko -
Erik
Fiala -
Radoslav
Bali -
Julian
Hansen -
Thomas
Egebrand -
Goran
Vuksic -
Barbora
Macs -
Kristina
Nikolova -
Ivan
Smit -
Mads
Johansen -
Michael
Schou Larsen -
Razvan
Mihalache -
Iskra
Dinkova -
Guillermo
Agustin Papetta -
Sabina
Caziuc
Facilitators
Maria-Christina Tsitsopoulos
Regional Manager of Techstars Startup Programs
A Greek who was born and raised in London, with a degree in Spanish & Italian and a passion for people, cultures, and entrepreneurship. Currently the Regional Manager in for the Western & Southern European communities of the Techstars Startup Programmes and wants to help as many people as possible to fulfil their entrepreneurial dreams.
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