Cambridge Startup Weekend ( http://cambridge.startupweekend.org) will take place December 10 – 11 - 12 2010 in just over 6 weeks at the Hauser Forum in Cambridge.
Startup Weekend is the place to come for anyone with a new idea that they want to see brought to life. Over the weekend teams work together to take the ideas and create real new ventures. Anyone with an idea or interest in being an entrepreneur is welcome. People with a background in developing for web or mobile, design skills, marketing experience or entrepreneurial talents are welcome. It’s hoped the event will attract about 100 people from Cambridge and surrounding cities.
Organisers, James Digby and Damien Saunders said that “Cambridge Startup Weekend is very different, because people come together to create new and fresh business models that use the internet and technology”. This is not a weekend spent writing business plans. This is not the only Startup Weekend in the UK and plans are being made for events around the UK in 2011.
The event is open to anyone interested in the local entrepreneurial community, and it puts them in a setting where anything is possible. Teams have even started to generate revenue during the 54hr event, and others have gone on to direct angel and VC investment. None of this takes into account the amazing networking, ongoing professional relationships, and amazing experience that happen at every event. In 2010, more Startup Weekend events are being planned across Europe.
Cambridge Startup Weekend will be held in the Hauser Forum. Tickets are £65 for the weekend and there are £40 concession passes available for students.
Buy Tickets Now
Tickets can be brought online at http://swcambridge.eventbrite.com/
About UK Startup Weekend
Cambridge Startup 2010 is the 5th event in the UK. In June 2010 more than 65 people attended the London Startup Weekend. In 2009, Enterprise UK recognized Startup Weekend for promoting entrepreneurship. With so much interest in the Startup Weekend, there are plans for more events throughout the rest of the year.
About Startup Weekend
Startup Weekend is a 54 hour startup event that provides the networking, resources, and incentives for individuals and teams to go from idea to launch. Startup Weekend’s motto: Build Community. Start Companies. No Talk. All Action. In conjunction with local facilitators around the world, Startup Weekend is run by three guys out of Seattle, WA. Together, we are our own community of passionate entrepreneurs on a mission to help other entrepreneurs and facilitate innovation. In the past 2 years, 280+ startups have started mostly across the US, 9,000+ entrepreneurs have been inspired.
PRESS & MEDIA CONTACT
Damien Saunders – Co-Organiser
Phone: +447919110638
Email: Send mail to
Damien@startupweekend.org
Requests for interviews and press enquiries to
Web:
http://Cambridge.startupweekend.org
Twitter:
http://twitter.com/startupcam
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