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Re: 2011 Startup School

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Post by dmazin »

Jarred wrote: post #44
dmazin wrote: post #36

I'm moving to the Bay Area tomorrow. I'm attending my first meeting for Rails people in a few days! It's mind-blowing to be in an area where I'm not the only one who likes this stuff. So obviously I'm very excited by the idea of attending Startup School. Man, years ago now, DHH's talk formed the basis of what I want to do with myself.

Are you talking about SFRuby (about the meeting with Rails people)?

I was talking about the Easy Bay group (http://www.meetup.com/EBRuby/), but now that you mention it I should join some SF groups. Come to think of it SF is only 30 minutes away from Berkeley where I'll be.

Re: 2011 Startup School

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Post by Jarred »

dmazin wrote: post #51
Jarred wrote: post #44

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Are you talking about SFRuby (about the meeting with Rails people)?

I was talking about the Easy Bay group ( http://www.meetup.com/EBRuby/ ), but now that you mention it I should join some SF groups. Come to think of it SF is only 30 minutes away from Berkeley where I'll be.

East Bay Ruby looks much more of a conference than a meetup. SFRuby's basically just talk to people who are good at/learning RoR and code. It's also weekly.

SFRuby is probably better for meeting people who code RoR, and East Bay Ruby sounds like it's better for learning something related to RoR.

Re: 2011 Startup School

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Post by bdr »

zaatar wrote: post #39
pg wrote: post #6

Earlier quoted context omitted.

We'll probably stream it via justin.tv like we usually do.

Are the older editions archived? Is there a public link? Thx

See also http://www.youtube.com/startupschool for the 2008 videos. Omnisio's versions had the speakers' slides, but those seem to be lost.

Re: 2011 Startup School

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Post by simonw »

zaatar wrote: post #39
pg wrote: post #6

Earlier quoted context omitted.

We'll probably stream it via justin.tv like we usually do.

Are the older editions archived? Is there a public link? Thx

We have information about previous startup schools (including some videos) on Lanyrd: http://lanyrd.com/series/startup-school/

Re: 2011 Startup School

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Post by Alex3917 »

moondistance wrote: post #27
raganwald wrote: post #8

I got on the cheapest flight I could find and went to the very first Startup School. And while I did not walk out and change the world, I walked out and changed my life. Streaming or not, my advice is to find your way there by hook or by crook and attend in person.

I attended the first startup school (in Boston). There was a large gathering at YC's office the night before the talks. A few of us were still there when pg was ready to leave. Despite having never met any of us before, he let us stay, asking only that we double-check that the door locked on our way out. I'd like to think that I would have the same trust in my attendees if I were him. Not a big deal, but a special mo…

I was there too. PG is right that the most amazing thing about them is the energy. I can really only think of two or three other times in my life where it felt like there was almost electricity in the air.

Re: 2011 Startup School

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Post by malandrew »

I just moved to the Bay Area and I'm really looking forward to this.

Out of curiosity, what kind of activities are there going to be to promote ice breaking and networking? I ask because all the best events I've been to always make sure to pay as much attention to promoting networking as they do the speakers.

On top of that, would it be possible to make sure the name tags are really big and easy to read casually at a distance. It's always much easier to strike up a conversation when you can glance at someone's name tag and easily read their name, twitter handle or HN handle without having to lean in and stare.

Re: 2011 Startup School

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Post by Goladus »

grinich wrote: post #38

If you're around Boston this fall, we're doing Startup Bootcamp again at MIT. Date is 9/24. More details to follow early next week. http://startupbootcamp.mit.edu/

That notice saying registration is closed, I assume that is for the 2010 bootcamp?

Re: 2011 Startup School

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Post by ericd »

dtran wrote: post #46

Startup School changed my life. I went to Startup School 2008 during my second year at Stanford. I had never heard of YCombinator, but a friend involved with the Business Association of Stanford Entrepreneurial Students (BASES) had encouraged me to check it out because it was on campus. After hearing inspiring talks from PG, PB, SamA, DHH and the other speakers and meeting lots of founders, I joined BASES, where I me…

Same, SuS 2008 was one of the most memorable days of my life, and one of the things that really steeled my resolve to start something. The presentation by DHH that year is probably #1 or 2 on my all-time list.
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