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Re: Ask HN: How worthwhile is Startup School?

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Post by iamelgringo »

Coming in for a one day event is cool and possibly helpful.

I run the Hackers and Founders meetups, and we get a ton of people coming to the meetups that are visiting town for a week or two. The vibe that I get from most of them is that it's the trip is valuable.

If you are going to make a trip of it, I'd suggest coming in for a week or two. There's tons of startup/technology events and you can probably schedule one every night for the entire time you're in the area.

Bring business cards,introduce yourself to people at events, and you can be having coffee with people twice a day the entire time you're here. That's what being in Silicon Valley is about, and that's what's amazing about this place.

If you're not having a coffee with someone, spend the extra time in Palo Alto along University Ave, Mountain View along Castro Street or hanging out in bars and coffee shops in SF. I'd also suggest hitting Noise Bridge and the Hacker Dojo while you're here.

Re: Ask HN: How worthwhile is Startup School?

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Post by pjmurray »

iamelgringo wrote: post #11

Coming in for a one day event is cool and possibly helpful. I run the Hackers and Founders meetups, and we get a ton of people coming to the meetups that are visiting town for a week or two. The vibe that I get from most of them is that it's the trip is valuable. If you are going to make a trip of it, I'd suggest coming in for a week or two. There's tons of startup/technology events and you can probably schedule one…

Im just looking at flights now and should be able to have 8 days in town: 13th - 21st. Do you know any events off the top of your head that are on? Something I might start concentrating on once flights are booked.

I am definitely starting to think that it would be worthwhile, mainly for the networking. There are so many talented people in the area and the thought of meeting some of them really excites me.

Now I just hope they'll give me time off work. Somewhat short notice but I think (hope) it'll be okay!

Thanks for the advice.

Re: Ask HN: How worthwhile is Startup School?

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Post by frankdenbow »

desigooner wrote: post #6
aristus wrote: post #2

I've been a few times. Do plan some days before and after, as the people you meet there are the big thing. Email me (in my profile) if you want to hang out! You can decide if the talks themselves are worth it by watching the previous year's videos: http://www.justin.tv/a/startupschool Most of the talks are brilliant.

will it be online this year at any point of time?

I believe they will stream it on Justin.tv.

I created a Meetup everywhere event for those who didn't get accepted to organize local groups to watch and discuss: http://www.meetup.com/startupschool

Re: Ask HN: How worthwhile is Startup School?

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Post by cmer »

I've been to every SS to date and it is by far the best startup conference one can attend. I attend (too) many conferences each year and nothing comes close to the quality of SS. The first one in Boston definitely kicked my ass and made me think bigger.

If you want a taste of SS, I believe you can find recordings of previous years online.

Re: Ask HN: How worthwhile is Startup School?

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Post by [deleted] »

timr wrote: post #4

It's helpful to think of Startup School as a conference -- you don't really go for the talks, as much as the people you'll meet between sessions. If you come with that purpose in mind, the experience can be immensely valuable (My first SS was the reason I moved to San Francisco!) That said, I've never been to SXSW, but my second-hand impression of the event is that it's less focused on startups and technology, and mo…

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