spencer-matonis

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Research inspired by big problems.

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Comment · 9 years ago
Demo Club/Day, Pitch Prep, S17, S17 Demo Day, S17 Open Demo Day

I wouldn't go crazy with the name and branding. Let's keep the goals/expectations reasonable and humble. The important thing is that we get together, share our ideas, practice our pitches, and get good feedback. It's an open opportunity that gives people a goal to work towards for the summer and a way to possibly connect with like-minded founders. Right now we're just gauging the interest and thinking how we could make an awesome event. If people love it, we keep going--if not, no harm done, we have a good time with a small group. Let the idea mature a bit, breath, go through the paces...

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Night!

Comment · 9 years ago
So far thinking:

- Demo day: 10-min pitches, treat it as the real deal - Audience can fill out feedback cards - Organize guaranteed user feedback networks(from i.e. at least five other startups) - Party/network afterwards and celebrate our launch day/commitment to keep pushing!

Comment · 9 years ago
Was thinking same thing, nobody might show up but you never know!
Comment · 9 years ago
Planning a possible YC "reject" event. Post here if interested: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=14144922

Would have our own presentation day, pitch feedback, try out each other's products, etc. I think it would be great! :)

Comment · 9 years ago
I've launched but would support/fly-out to a reject event...

We get a space together and maybe present startups and then have a little party? Host our own demo day and make some type of support network for contacts and trying out each other's products?

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