Startup Weekend Chandler provides an unprecedented level of networking, team building, learning, and life changes for its attendees and their communities. Don’t forget that there will be 6-7 meals and drinks provided. There is a reason that most attendees come back for every event – it’s just plain fun and provides amazing opportunities you can’t get anywhere else.

Pre-Events

Startup Weekend Overview & Workshops
May 17th, 31st and June 8th – 7:00-9:00pm at Gangplank

The overview is good for n00bs and alumni alike, as we are shaking up the traditional Startup Weekend format. Over the course of the evening, we will cover the format of the weekend and participant expectations. Additionally, we will cover some startup basics to help you prepare. Lastly, there will be time to bring your ideas to mentors to receive some feedback before the weekend.

Speed Team Networking
June 9th – 7:00-9:00pm at Gangplank
*Registered participants only

Looking to get ahead? Startup Weekend Chandler is allowing pre-formed teams to attend. Speed Team Networking provides an opportunity for registered participants to get to know each other before the weekend, encouraging positive matches that will provide more work time over Startup Weekend.

Startup 101
June 24th – 2:00-5:00pm at Chandler Public Library
*Registered participants only

Startup 101 takes place the Friday of Startup Weekend Chandler from 2:00-5:00pm. This intensive 3-hour workshop provides the basics of building a business, from choosing a team to market research and completing Version 1.0 of your product.

Gangplank will not close for the duration of Startup Weekend Chandler, the entire 54-hours. Participants are welcome to work as late as they like.

Event Schedule

Friday, June 24th:

• 6:30pm – Registration begins
• 7:00pm – Dinner & Networking
• 7:20pm – Welcome & Speakers
• 7:30pm – Pitches Begin
• 9:00pm – Participants discuss ideas and form teams. Pre-formed teams can begin work.
• 10:00pm – Start to formalize teams and take an inventory of skills. Be honest, and direct about what resources and skills are needed for the weekend.

Saturday, June 25th

• 9:00am – Simple breakfast & coffee available
• 10:00am-4:00pm – Mentors available for assistance
• 12:00pm – Lunch
• 1:00pm – Call for needs & skills
• 6:30pm – Dinner
• 7:30pm – Mid weekend check-in, status reports, call for help

Sunday, June 26th

• 9:00am – Simple breakfast & coffee available
• 10:00am – Call for help (this is self motivated, so don’t be shy)
• 12:00pm – Lunch
• 12:30pm – Mentors available for assistance
• 3:00pm – Begin prepping for presentations
• 4:00pm – Working dinner
• 5:00pm – FINAL PRESENTATIONS
• 7:30pm – Judging & awards
• 8:30pm – Wrapup
• 9:00pm – Go home!