What is Techstars Startup Weekend?

Virtual Mentor

Guest Speaker

In-Person Mentor

Panel of Judges

Facilitator

Organizing Team

Time Schedule

Friday

6:30 PM - 6:45 PM
Registration - Arrive at the venue and get checked in

6:45 PM - 7:30 PM
Dinner & Networking - Dinner, share ideas, practice pitches, get to know fellow participants

7:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Welcome & Speakers - Review agenda for the weekend and introduce speakers, coaches, and community leaders

8:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Pitches Start - Optionally line up to give your pitch

8:30 PM - 8:45 PM
Voting - Attendees vote for the top pitches.

8:45 PM - 9:15 PM
Form Teams - Teams start forming and discussing ideas

9:15 PM - 10:00 PM
Begin Work - Start to formalise 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

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Breakfast - Arrive, simple breakfast & coffee

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Begin Work - Teams formed and setting up workspace for the weekend

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Check-In - After-lunch check-in, status reports, call for help

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Mentoring Sessions - Mentors help teams one-on-one. They are here to help!

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Dinner

6:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Check-In - After-dinner check-in, status reports, call for help

Sunday

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Breakfast - Arrive, simple breakfast & coffee

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Team Check in - Final opportunity to ask questions

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Check-In - After-lunch check-in, call for help

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Pitch Prep & Rehearsal, Tech Check - Final hours of work time should be focused on perfecting your presentation, tech-check for final presentations also takes place

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Final Presentation - Present, watch and celebrate all your hard work throughout the weekend!