Startup School 2014 applications are open
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Startup School 2014 applications are open
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#2The lineup looks pretty good so far: Ron Conway, Reid Hoffman (LinkedIn), Danae Ringelmann (Indiegogo), Emmett Shear (Twitch).
Anyone know who else they might be bringing in? Does Zuckerberg do it every year?
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#3Awesome. Application submitted. Anyone know what the typical acceptance rate is for this?
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#4Awesome. Application submitted. Anyone know what the typical acceptance rate is for this?
I've never seen a technical person rejected.
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#5Polling the community: Should I attend?
I've watched videos of past events, and they seem to follow the TED model of being amusing and inspirational but not particularly informative; I'm too cynical to be interested in "inspirational". On the other hand, I get the feeling that the hallway track might be good.
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#6Polling the community: Should I attend? I've watched videos of past events, and they seem to follow the TED model of being amusing and inspirational but not particularly informative; I'm too cynical to be interested in "inspirational". On the other hand, I get the feeling that the hallway track might be good.
Attending Startup School last year was one of the few identifiable events that led me to starting Bayes Impact and joining YC with a nonprofit. Listening to Chase Adams talk about his experience with Watsi was incredibly inspiring, and similarly the other speakers instill in you a sense of urgency and possibility. I wouldn't measure the value of going in information -- in fact much of the information can be found in PG's essays and generally online. The value is in lighting a fire under your ass to get started and meet others that feel the same way -- that in itself can change the course of your life.
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#7Polling the community: Should I attend? I've watched videos of past events, and they seem to follow the TED model of being amusing and inspirational but not particularly informative; I'm too cynical to be interested in "inspirational". On the other hand, I get the feeling that the hallway track might be good.
I attended in 2010, the year that Zuckerberg answered a few questions about "The Social Network" movie.
The talks are more inspirational than informative, but seeing them live was a great experience. What really made it great for me was the chance to be around hundreds of like-minded individuals and have a few conversations about startups that I'd not have gotten in my home city (I live outside SV). There are also pre and post parties to attend and meet more people. There's just an atmosphere there that can't be created easily.
If airfare wasn't an issue, I'd not hesitate to go again. I am assuming it is still free. It was well worth the day I invested.
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#8Polling the community: Should I attend? I've watched videos of past events, and they seem to follow the TED model of being amusing and inspirational but not particularly informative; I'm too cynical to be interested in "inspirational". On the other hand, I get the feeling that the hallway track might be good.
My favorite part last year was the smaller dinner the night before and the opportunity to meet people outside the talks. You should definitely attend if for no reason other than gracing it with your own presence.
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#9Awesome. Application submitted. Anyone know what the typical acceptance rate is for this?
I've never seen a technical person rejected.
It depends on how much space they have. If they are doing it at De Anza College again (and it looks like they are), then they'll have lots of space. But even then, it was pretty packed. I didn't get in until last year, I suspect because of the extra space - and I'm technical.
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#10Polling the community: Should I attend? I've watched videos of past events, and they seem to follow the TED model of being amusing and inspirational but not particularly informative; I'm too cynical to be interested in "inspirational". On the other hand, I get the feeling that the hallway track might be good.
Totally. You get to meet cool people during the break.