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Startup Weekend NYC Blockchain Edition
Friday, October 19 - 21, 2018
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Startup Weekend NYC Blockchain Edition
Friday, October 19 - 21, 2018
Friday, October 19 - 21, 2018
Event starts at 6:30 pm
Galvanize NYC
303 Spring Street
New York,
NY
10013
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Learn how to take ideas from concept to creation in one weekend!
All of the awesomeness of Startup Weekend combined with all the mystery and possibility of blockchain technology! Let's do this!
Many thanks to platinum sponsor, IBM Blockchain, and our friends at Consensys!
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 in NYC,
- 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
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, finance, legal, etc.),
- students from universities and even high schools,
- professionals looking to switch careers or build new skills,
- passionate visionaries, and
- many more!
What's the twist?
Whether you are interested in the blockchain or not, the ultimate objective of the event is to empower you with a powerful process for taking any idea, blockchain-related or not, from concept to creation! Don't miss this opportunity to learn about blockchain and begin designing solutions based on this technology.
Your Full-Price ticket includes:
- Access to the full, weekend-long, event (Friday 6pm-Sunday 10pm)
- Opportunity to pitch your idea on Friday night @ Pitch Fire Session
- Mentoring by all-stars from the blockchain world and the tech startup community
- 7 meals plus coffee throughout the weekend
- 1 Pitch Design (Story Telling) workshop, presented by The Pitch Doctor
- Collaboration with awesome blockchain professionals from throughout NYC
- All-star judge's panel led by tech, startup, and blockchain leaders
- Membership in the Startup Weekend Community (>350K alumni)
- A process for taking any idea from concept to creation in a matter of days
- Over 100 new awesome friends!
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 learning from each other. If you have more questions, check out the Startup Weekend First Timers FAQ!
Do I need to know about Blockchain?
We got you if you don't know anything about Blockchain! Join Blockchain 101 workshop the week before Startup Weekend to get you up to speed.
Join Startup Weekend and IBM for a very special weekend!
Watch the video below to see what you can expect, and if you’re feeling inspired click on the “Buy Ticket” button now!
Still have questions, feel free to reach us at “nyc@startupweekend.org”.
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EVENT SCHEDULE
Friday October 19th
Saturday October 20th
Sunday October 21st
Speakers
Danny Mejia
IBM Blockchain - Software Engineer
Event Judges
Alexandra Levin Kramer
Co-Founder & CEO at Womin.io
Coaches and Mentors
Craig DiFolco
The Pitch Doctor
Chris McDowell
VP of Finance at Workframe
Sydney Lai
Head of Strategy, Token Foundry, Consensys
Emily Saka
UI / UX Designer at Silverline
Jabber Al-Bihani
Co-Founder @ Komeeda
Founder and CEO of Komeeda, a social-good enterprise empowering people and communities through the culinary arts. Creating awareness and opportunities for local chefs, restaurants, and other culinary ambassadors through consumer foodie events, corporate catering, and events partnerships. Komeeda’s focus is to share the richness of local and global culture through the culinary arts, with over 250 events across NYC, D.C., Austin TX, and Istanbul, Turkey. In the short time since its inception, the company has been featured by the New York Times, AJ+ and Vogue and led talks at SxSW and the Bitten Conference.
Obreahny O'Brien
Blockchain Solutions Leader at Ernst & Young
Pan Wangperawong
AI and Blockchain Expert
Sam Rahman
CEO at DidItLabs
Event Sponsors, and Partners
The Startup Weekend NYC Blockchain Edition team is grateful for the support of local community partners without whom this event would not be possible.
Learn how to become a sponsor here.
Signature Sponsors
From frictionless supply chains to food we can really trust, learn how industries are revolutionizing business with IBM Blockchain. Let’s put smart to work.
Organizing Team
Techstars Startup Weekend New York City is 100% led by volunteer community leaders.
Learn how to get involved here
Facilitators
Roger Osorio
Entrepreneurship Program Leader @ IBM
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