[CentralOH] Startup Weekend is coming to Columbus!

[Eric Floehr]

Jay,

I'm sure that many Python developers in Columbus and around Ohio would have
been interested in attending Startup Weekend Columbus.

However, it is PyOhio weekend. This is the sixth year for PyOhio, and it
has always been on the last weekend in July.

Because you didn't take a simple step to coordinate with other large local
tech events (PyOhio will attract 250, and had speakers from 10 states last
year), you've forced the local tech community to choose when a choice
shouldn't have been necessary.

There are still enough days in a year and the local tech scene small enough
that we don't need to be scheduling our events over top one another.

A little bit of research and planning would have avoided that.

-Eric



On Wed, Jul 17, 2013 at 12:14 PM, Jay Clouse <clousejay10 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Central Ohio Pythonistas,
>
> Startup Weekend <http://columbus.startupweekend.org/> is coming to
> Columbus! Startup Weekend is a global grassroots movement of active and
> empowered entrepreneurs who are learning the basics of founding startups
> and launching successful ventures. It is the largest community of
> passionate entrepreneurs with over 400 past events in 100 countries around
> the world.
>
> All Startup Weekend events follow the same basic model: anyone is welcome
> to pitch their startup idea and receive feedback from their peers. Teams
> organically form around the top ideas (as determined by popular vote) and
> then it's a 54-hour frenzy of business model creation, *coding*, designing
> *,* and market validation. The weekends culminate with presentations in
> front of local entrepreneurial leaders with another opportunity for
> critical feedback.
>
> It is an incredible opportunity for Pythonistas to practice and showcase
> their talents. *In 54 hours, you can become a co-founder, add to your
> portfolio, network, and often find employment as a result.* We'd love to
> have you join us!
>
> This event will be held *July 26-28 at the Columbus College of Art and
> Design. *More info can be found here<http://www.columbus.startupweekend.org/>.
> I know this is in direct conflict with PyOhio, and apologize!
>
> Tickets can be purchased here <http://swcolumbus0726.eventbrite.com/>.
> For Central Ohio Python members, I have created the promo code "*
> PYTHONISTA*" (without quotes) for the Developer ticket option. Enter the
> code to receive $20 off the listed price, bringing the total to just $79
> for the weekend. For that price, you will receive:
>
>    - Space to work for the weekend
>    - Invaluable access to a community of entrepreneurs and mentors
>    - 3 dinners, 2 lunches, 2 breakfasts
>    - A sweet t-shirt
>    - All the coffee, soda, energy drinks, and water you could ever need
>    - An amazing experience and chance to get a taste of the startup world
>
>
> If you have any other questions, feel free to contact me! My email address
> is jay.d.clouse at gmail.com <jaydclouse at gmail.com>.
>
> This event has changed the lives of many, including mine. We'd love for
> you to join us.
>
> Best,
> Jay Clouse
> *President*
> Business Builders Club <http://www.businessbuildersclub.org/>
> *Organizer*
> Startup Weekend <http://columbus.startupweekend.org/>
>
> Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/jayclouse>
> LinkedIn <http://www.linkedin.com/in/jayclouse>
>
>
>
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