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Re: 2011 Startup School

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Post by NoPiece » Fri, Aug 12, 2011, 12:38 AM UTC

Would someone over 40 be out of place at this event?

Re: 2011 Startup School

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Post by pg » Fri, Aug 12, 2011, 1:06 AM UTC

noelsequeira wrote: post #16

All other things being equal, does how early (or late) you fill up the application form have any bearing on whether or not you make the grade? (I hope not)

Not at all. With YC applications it helps a little to apply early, but these we go through in one shot after the deadline.

Re: 2011 Startup School

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Post by jsrampton » Fri, Aug 12, 2011, 1:36 AM UTC

I've never been to this, planning on attending!

Re: 2011 Startup School

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Post by jsrampton » Fri, Aug 12, 2011, 1:37 AM UTC

paliopolis wrote: post #12

watched the old videos over and over gain, cant wait to attend in person ie if I get selected :)

I'm watching them right now. Just applied, can't wait to get selected!

Re: 2011 Startup School

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Post by iqster » Fri, Aug 12, 2011, 1:41 AM UTC

kingofspain wrote: post #45

luke_osu wrote: post #24

Just filled out the application. It would be very cool to go but I have no clue what criteria they will use to weed people out. I guess we will see!

Same here. Nothing to lose I guess but I'd estimate ~0% chance of acceptance!

Don't underestimate yourself, friend.

Re: 2011 Startup School

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Post by SwellJoe » Fri, Aug 12, 2011, 1:56 AM UTC

NoPiece wrote: post #61

Would someone over 40 be out of place at this event?

Not if that someone over 40 is starting or planning to start a startup soon.

Re: 2011 Startup School

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Post by dmazin » Fri, Aug 12, 2011, 2:21 AM UTC

Jarred wrote: post #52

dmazin wrote: post #51

Earlier quoted context omitted.

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.

So are the hacknights the best times to hang out and meet people? I certainly do want to meet people.

Re: 2011 Startup School

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Post by leeskye » Fri, Aug 12, 2011, 2:35 AM UTC

Swizec wrote: post #18

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 was here last year and I have to say it was one of the best things I've ever attended. The after party at YC was also pretty damn epic. So many awesome people, just a shame I felt too shy to go say Hi to pg.

you should never be too shy to say to anyone. And for what it's worth, PG was one of the easiest guys I've ever talked to.

Re: 2011 Startup School

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Post by wensing » Fri, Aug 12, 2011, 2:46 AM UTC

What are the chances of a startup open house?

Re: 2011 Startup School

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Post by grinich » Fri, Aug 12, 2011, 2:46 AM UTC

Goladus wrote: post #59

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?

Yes-- the new site will be live next week.