It seems like only yesterday that bizperc's 6th floor was bustling with inspired entrepreneurs, wide-eyed visionaries, and energetic professionals during Startup Weekend Kansas City. In April, Startup Weekend brought together over 80 Kansas City entrepreneurs and created three potential startup companies. Two of these companies went on to officially launch. Obviously, Kansas City's first Startup Weekend in 2011 was a huge success, so why not have another one?
Adam Coomes and Steven Chau, KC's Startup Weekend organizers, have announced that SUW KC will take place from November 11th-13th of 2011 at the Cerner Innovation Campus. The event could not be scheduled at a more perfect time -- it will take place right in the middle of Global Entrepreneurship Week -- which is the best time for entrepreneurs to explore their ideas, dive head first into their businesses, and start up a new venture.
Details about ticket sales will be announced soon. You can find more information on the Startup Weekend Kansas City site.
Not sure if Startup Weekend Kansas City is for you? Check out our list of the Top 10 reasons to attend this stellar KC business event!
1. You’re going to meet some awesome people.
Entrepreneurs. Developers. Designers. Marketers. Product managers. Startup enthusiasts. Tech guys. They’re all at Startup Weekend and they’re all anxious to meet you! Startup Weekend not only provides you with the opportunity to make your startup dream come true, but it also gives you the networking opportunity that you need in order to grow your rolodex of experts and learn what others have to offer.
2. It’s super quick.
Startup Weekend takes an idea and launches it in 54 hours. That means no business plans that take months to develop, no lack of resources that take days to discover, and no time-consuming and ineffective business meetings. Everything you need will be right at your fingertips, making Startup Weekend one of the only ways to bring your idea to life in one weekend.
3. You’re going to learn...a lot.
Startup Weekend is more than just a chance to launch a business—it’s a chance to expand your mind! Startup Weekends are all about learning through the act of creating. This event allows you to step outside of your comfort zone and work on a new platform, learn a new program, or just try something different.
4. Food!!
That’s right, you get food at Startup Weekend! Startup Weekend Kansas City costs $60 to get involved, but you get a lot of stuff with your ticket including meals, snacks, access to exclusive resources, global sponsors, and all of the coffee you can drink.
5. You get some major face time.
Local tech and startup leaders participate in Startup Weekends as mentors and judges. Get some one-on-one time with the movers and shakers in Kansas City at this event!
6. You get to go co-founder dating.
Startup Weekend is about more than just an idea—it’s about the team behind it. Startup Weekend is hands down the best way to find someone that you can actually launch a startup with.
7. You’re joining a global force.
Startup Weekend is a global community with over 30,000 alumni, all on a mission to change the world.
8. It inspires, it motivates.
For entrepreneurs who just can’t seem to pull their idea together. For corporate businesspeople who are stuck in the rut of the 9-5. For creative minds who can’t find an avenue. For serial entrepreneurs looking for their next breakthrough. Startup Weekend could be the answer to anybody’s need for a little inspiration and a little motivation.
9. You get to experience it in an amazing facility!
Startup Weekend Kansas City is taking place at Cerner's Innovation Campus. If you haven't checked it out yet, this would be the perfect opportunity to do so...and use it!
10. What else are you going to do…seriously?
Sit on the Lazy Boy and eat potato chips? We don’t think so. Take advantage of your November 11th-13th weekend and sign up for Startup Weekend Kansas City!
Written by Allison Way@AllisonThinkBig
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