Startup Weekend is an intense 54 hour event which focuses on building a web or mobile application which could form the basis of a credible business over the course of a weekend. The weekend brings together people with different skillsets - primarily software developers, graphics designers and business people - to build applications and develop a commercial case around them.

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Postponing 2011 Event To February 2012

After much deliberation we have decided to postpone the event scheduled for 18 November 2011 and rather focus on a bigger and better event in early 2012.

The first event was a huge success and was run at a high quality level from sponsors, speakers, mentors, judges and lets not forget the meals and snacks! We would like to maintain a high quality event and have been unable to secure the level of sponsorship we would like for the November event. We are working hard to make sure that the next event is more fun and valuable from a learning and networking perspective. So please keep the last weekend of February open – we will confirm dates ASAP.

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SW Joburg Team

First Johannesburg Event a Huge Success

As we start winding down from the amazing Startup Weekend we are gearing up to organize the next event! Dates to be finalised soon! Watch this space.

We had a fantastic turnout with over 35 attendees splitting up into 5 teams each working on diverse projects. Here is a group shot of all the attendees.

The entire gang that attended Startup Weekend Johannesburg

Startup Weekend Joburg Group Photo

A more detailed follow-up article will be posted soon with details of all the teams. In the meantime you can read this great summary of the weekend from the winning team

Startup Weekend is coming to your city!

Startup Weekends are 54-hour events where developers, designers, marketers, product managers and startup enthusiasts come together to share ideas, form teams, build products, and launch startups!

Startup Weekends are weekend-long, hands-on experiences where entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs can find out if startup ideas are viable. On average, half of Startup Weekend’s attendees have technical backgrounds, the other half have business backgrounds.

Beginning with open mic pitches on Friday, attendees are encouraged to bring their best ideas and inspire others to join their team. Over Saturday and Sunday teams design and develop business plans while constantly streamlining their startup vision. On Sunday evening teams demo their prototypes, listen to judges’ feedback and in some cities, win prizes.

Startup Weekends are specifically designed for entrepreneurs interested in receiving feedback on an idea, looking for a co-founder, or who want to learn a new skill. We also welcome anyone looking to test the entrepreneurial waters. Startup Weekends are risk-free environments where everyone is expected to roll up their sleeves and dive into the exhilarating world of startups.

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