Ron was born in Israel and grew up in
Africa, Asia, Europe and the USA. Ron started his first business at the age of
13 when living in France. After spending a few years in a Fortune 100 Company,
he left to pursue his entrepreneurial path. He is now the Founder and
President/CEO of World Housing Solution and a Founder of Founders Harbor
and Sqygl. He now resides in Central Florida where he is an integral part of
the growth of the local startup ecosystem. Ron is a founding member of the
Local Startup Weekend and 1Million Cups group.
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Startup Weekend EDU Orlando
Friday, July 11 - 13, 2014
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Startup Weekend EDU Orlando
Friday, July 11 - 13, 2014
Friday, July 11 - 13, 2014
Event starts at 6:30 pm
Valencia College
Orlando,
FL
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EVENT SCHEDULE
Friday July 11th
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 July 12th
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 July 13th
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!
Event Sponsors, and Partners
The Startup Weekend EDU Orlando team is grateful for the support of local community partners without whom this event would not be possible.
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