Quick Info
Hosted by McFerrin Center for Entrepreneurship
Stage
Idea / Early-Stage
Who's it For?
Community / Local Entrepreneurs
Faculty / Staff
Former Students
Graduate Students
Undergraduate Students
This Program Offers
Business Planning or Strategy Support
Education or Training
Mentorship or Advising
Networking or Events
Weekend Startup (formerly Startup Fast Pass) is a fast-paced introduction to the basic principles of how to transform a business idea into an actual startup in just one weekend. The program has been carefully designed to be highly experiential providing participants a real feel for the fast-paced experience of launching a startup. At the beginning of the weekend, students form teams around an idea. Over the course of the weekend each team will develop a business model, market and customer analysis, and final presentation. Throughout the weekend, a student-led team and experienced mentors will help participants navigate the process of launching a business under extreme constraints. By Sunday afternoon each team will present their startup to a Pro Panel of successful entrepreneurs, business owners and professionals. Opportunities to serve as a mentor are available to faculty/staff, former students and members of the community.