Based on 15 weekends of experience and feedback, coupled with learning around the legal and technical ways companies are formed, it became clear that a shift in how the weekend functioned was in store.
The first big change is that we are not working on one idea we are working on many. Currently there are 5-7 teams working on ideas ranging from carbon credits to iphone apps. I think we have the first hardware concept going as well.
In addition, we are having core conversations around user selected concepts. We have a live stream going, with some interesting feedback. There is even a few rogue groups coming up with some funny/silly/cool ideas as well.
One of the interesting things that is occuring is that people are realizing that one of the most important pieces of a successful startup is people. Groups are reviewing their resources and determining needs, and beginning to find the right fits and discuss ways to access the time of those identified.
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2 responses so far ↓
1 Bill Kocik // Mar 21, 2008 at 11:16 pm
It sounds like you’re applying lessons learned from past weekends very well. As a participant in the DC weekend, I think that smaller teams working on multiple projects sounds like a very promising alternative to how it’s been done in the past.
I wish all of you in Boulder the very best of luck this weekend!
-Bill
2 Kevin Makice // Mar 22, 2008 at 2:20 am
I’ll second that. It’s great to see the concept iterated in this way. We’re still struggling with how to make our Bloomington business a business, and I think the changes not only deal with the legalities but also should really keep everyone involved all week.
I’m anxious to see SW return to Indiana, this time in Indianapolis, where we can try it again in this format.
I love the video and extended community, too. Wish this wasn’t such a busy weekend.
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