StartUp Weekend!
The Launch Pad Presents
STARTUP WEEKEND June 5th – 7th at the University of Miami
This event is open to the public but registration is required.
About:
Startup Weekend recruits a highly motivated group of developers, business managers, startup enthusiasts, marketing gurus, graphic artists and more to a 54 hour event that builds communities, companies and projects. Founded in 2007 by Andrew Hyde, the weekend is a concept of a conference focusing on learning by creating. It is known for its quick decisions, ‘out of the box’ thinking (oh no, the buzzwords are attacking!), unique facilitation technique and letting the founders show what they can do.
The participants that attend a Startup Weekend decide what they want to tackle over the weekend and come out at the end with several developed companies or projects. Attendees are responsible for bringing the same desire and passion to the project and walk out of the room with the task at hand, in a short 54 hours. Sound intense? It is.
Experts will be on hand to help with development, legal, tax, intellectual property, and anything else you may need to get your idea off the ground!
StartUp Weekend is open to the public. This is an excellent opportunity to get your hands dirty starting your very own companies!
$40 for open registration
$20 for students, alumni, members of The Launch Pad, Refresh Miami, and Brikolodge
For more information: www.TheLaunchPad.org or call 305-284-2789
www.startupweekend.com
1. Schedule of Events:
FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2009
Friday evening is dedicated to participants identifying and pitching ideas--and then forming teams around concepts to be developed throughout the weekend. The University Center will remain open until 10:00pm. Dinner will be provided.
6:00pm
Welcome & Introductions.
6:30pm-7:30pm
Dinner/Workshop: Ideation & Brainstorming.
7:45pm-8:15pm
Team Formation.
8:15 pm – on Work with your teams!
SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2009
Teams will work on their business concepts throughout the day and are also invited to attend any or all of the following workshops. Snack foods and drinks will be provided.
Noon
An Introduction to Marketing & Market Research.
Presented by Dr. Susan Wills Amat, Ph.D.
Executive Director, The Launch Pad at Toppel
1:00pm
Selecting A Corporate Structure For Your Company & Related Formalities.
Presented by Stephen M. Rubin, PA
www.FloridaVentureLawyers.com
2:00pm
Website Development and Online Media.
Presented by Eduardo Henriques
Micstura
3:00pm
Intellectual Property Considerations (Trademarks, Trade Secrets and Patents).
Presented by Garrett Barten, Esq.
Christopher & Weisberg, P.A.
4:00pm
Financial Modeling and Forecasting.
Presented by Lucas Sommer
Program Manager, The Launch Pad at Toppel
SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2009
Teams will finalize and formalize their business ideas and then give a presentation outlining the path they will follow to launch these new startup companies. Food will be provided.
4:30pm Teams Submit Their Final Business Ideas to Startup Weekend Judges.
5:30pm Idea Showdown: Final Team Presentations & Evaluation By Startup Weekend Judges.
6:30pm
Dinner/Workshop: "Where Do We Go From Here?"
2. Contact information:
Dr. Susan Amat: 305.905.6850, amat@miami.edu
Lucas Sommer: 305.215.4912, lucas@miaim.edu
The Launch Pad: 305.284.2789, thelaunchpad@miami.edu
3. Directions to the University Center: 1306 Stanford Drive, Whitten University Center 100, Coral Gables, FL 33146. We are in the huge building on the left side at the end of Stanford Circle. There will be signs or ask anyone where the bookstore is!
(http://www6.miami.edu/UMH/CDA/UMH_Main/0,1770,52389-1;56746-2;65737-3,00...)
4. Getting here and Parking: Pavia Garage is free all weekend!
Address: 1306 Stanford Dr., Coral Gables, FL 33146. All events take place at the University Center.
Metro Rail station stop: University. Take the Shuttle to Stanford Circle and drops you off in front of the UC.
Great news- Free parking all weekend at the Pavia Garage!
When you pass the guard gate on Stanford Dr., take the first left and you will see the Pavia Parking Garage on your right. The garage is free starting at 4 pm today (Friday) as well as all day on Saturday and Sunday.
After parking, you will walk out of the garage and turn left so you will be facing the University Center. Walk toward the University Center, cross the bridge and proceed through the doors and up the hallway. That will put you right in the heart of StartUp Weekend Central!
There will be signs as well. Or ask the guard how to get to University Center.
5. Hours of the University Center:
Friday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Please contact us if you have any further questions and/or concerns! We look forward to seeing you all this weekend.
Best,
The Launch Pad Team
