ποΈ Important Info
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Rules
ποΈ What's the Rundown?
All events will be held at the Apex Center (432 North Main St, right above PK's)
Friday, Sep 27 - Kickoff
5:00 PM - Startup Sprint Kickoff!
Fireside chat with Kyle Krzeski, CEO of Sabbath Ventures and VT alumnus.
Detailed explanation of rules, rubric, and game plan.
Team matching session for those looking for teammates.
Food provided!
Saturday, Sep 28 - Meet Alumni Founders
11:00 AM - E-Club Recruiting Info Session
Learn about opportunities to get involved with VT's entrepreneurship ecosystem.
12:00 PM - Problem Discovery Workshop
Learn how to form a problem hypothesis based on your unique experiences.
1:30 PM - Early Startup Market Research and Strategy with AI
Learn how to analyze markets and build a strategy using modern tools.
2:30 PM - Fireside Chat with Vince Baranauskas
Hear from the cofounder and CTO of Macrovation, an advanced materials technology company.
4:30 PM - Mentorship Sessions with Kyle Krzeski
Drop in for mentorship and feedback on your project.
Sunday, Sep 29 - Meet Student Founders
12:00 PM - Startup Marketing Workshop
Learn how to find, target, and acquire customers for your product.
3:00 PM - Fireside Chat with Mohit Yadav - CTO of QuickPark Solutions
Hear from a sophomore VT student and cofounder of QuickPark Solutions.
4:30 PM - Meet the Team of Exit Sign Solutions
Exit Sign Solutions is a startup building unbreakable exit signs and has raised $85,000 from investors.
Monday, Sep 30
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Office Hours with Kyle Krzeski
Come for last-minute advice or help before the submission deadline.
11:59 PM - Submissions Due
Tuesday, Oct 1
Take a breakβyou deserve it! π
Wednesday, Oct 2 - Closing Ceremony
6:00 PM - Finalist Announcements & Pitches
The finalists will pitch their startups for the chance to win big $$$.