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Startup School 2016 applications are open

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Re: Startup School 2016 applications are open

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Post by jaredsohn »

wasd wrote: post #20

My cofounder and I were hoping to attend startup school. Surprisingly, we don't have a name or a URL but we do have a prototype and interested customers! Is there any good way to batch our applications together?

Domains are cheap; why not just buy one and make up a working name for now?

Alternatively, you can get webhosting on subdomains for free on sites like tumblr, so at worst you could do that (but the former doesn't seem that much harder but seems a lot more professional.)

Another option would be to each put the same string in those fields; the grouping (assuming there is one; I haven't looked into it in depth) probably would be based on string matching rather an actual website existing.

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Post by brianchu »

Impossible wrote: post #8

I went to Startup school in 2012, and although the talks and event were good, is there a strong reason to go to the physical event over watching the live stream? I remember it being difficult to network, and not having much time to do so. I guess the "energy" was nice, lots of Stanford students and startup hopefuls that were really excited, but I didn't get any value out of being there. Was I just doing it wrong? Is…

I've been several times. I think if you're from Northern California (you can drive to the event in < 90 minutes), it's worth it because there's a pretty good crowd of interesting people to talk to. But I don't think it's worth flying in just for the event. It would be worth it if part of a larger Bay Area vacation / business / touring trip.

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Post by rrecuero »

whbk wrote: post #2

Interesting, looks like the application this time around is definitely more geared towards people actively working on a new company :) Great speaker lineup too.

Yes, that was my impression as well, strong lineup. I think I'll apply. It would be nice to get out of Seattle during September. Rain is coming...

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Post by masthead »

cperciva wrote: post #13
pohungc wrote: post #11

Earlier quoted context omitted.

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In my case I wanted to charge my laptop, but yes, extra batteries could have helped there too. There are a variety of solutions; I just wanted to alert people to a potential problem before they arrived.

Thanks buddy. People like you are keeping this community healty

Cheers!

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Post by realdlee »

Impossible wrote: post #8

I went to Startup school in 2012, and although the talks and event were good, is there a strong reason to go to the physical event over watching the live stream? I remember it being difficult to network, and not having much time to do so. I guess the "energy" was nice, lots of Stanford students and startup hopefuls that were really excited, but I didn't get any value out of being there. Was I just doing it wrong? Is…

I went a few years ago when it was at De Anza (2014?). There's a fun energy to the day and there are some networking opportunities during the lunch hour and breaks. It's worth checking out if you've never been and are nearby.

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Post by asadlionpk »

I went to this in 2014 (they didn't do it in 2015 I guess?) The BBQ event night before was more awesome than the actual event! Although I was too shy to network, luckily I found some other introverts :D Visiting the YC HQ was a dream come true for me. Too bad I am away and won't be able to attend it this time.
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