Startup Weekend Sunshine Coast
Event description
Startup Allstars Weekend for Scaling Success
Event Description:
Join us for an exhilarating 3-day event: Unlocking Corporate Innovation: Leveraging Startup Weekends for Scaling Success
In today's rapidly evolving landscape dominated by advancements like AI, Quantum computing, and augmented reality, scaling your business is more critical than ever. While Startup Weekends have long been associated with startup culture, their potential to drive scaling initiatives shouldn't be overlooked.
STARTUP WEEKEND FOR SCALING SUCCESS:
FRIDAY - Execution & Innovation
- Dinner + Networking : Attendees pitch their ideas.
- Welcome + Scaling in Action - Aaron Birkby & Alan Hegerty
- Start Working: Scaling Challenge Formation & Team Formation
SATURDAY - Execution & Innovation
- Embracing Innovation with Alan Hegerty
- Customer Validation: Teams "get out of the building" to validate their ideas with potential customers, gaining insights and feedback.
- Deep Dive Sessions (Parallel Tracks)
- Lunch & Learn: Financing Growth
- Mentorship: Coaches and mentors provide guidance and expertise
SUNDAY - Refinement & Presentation
- Scaling Globally with Aaron Birkby
- Action + Coaching guidance
- Lunch & Learn: Public Speaking
- Scale Showcase + Startup Presentation
- Presentations: Each team presents their work to a panel of judges.
- Feedback and Awards: Teams receive feedback and some may win awards or recognition.
What is different this year?
This year marks a decade since the inception of Startup Weekends, with Silicon Coast emerging as a pivotal player in fostering entrepreneurial growth. In a departure from tradition, this edition of Startup Weekend will focus on scaling ventures, catering to established businesses looking to elevate their operations.
Why Attend?
This weekend provides will provide a platform for emerging leaders to showcase their potential. Participants are challenged to navigate complex scenarios, honing their leadership skills in real-time. Identifying and nurturing leadership talent ensures a steady pipeline of visionaries equipped to steer the company toward future success.
Join us for an unparalleled weekend of growth and opportunity. Companies with established revenue streams are invited to register for this exclusive event.
Tickets includes access to all workshops, coach sessions (Friday, Saturday & Sunday), and event materials. As a special incentive, participants will have the chance to present at FWD Scale during Forward Fest, scheduled from Thursday 31st July to Friday 2nd August