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APRIL 12-14, 2024

STARTUP WEEKEND LEXINGTON

STARTUP WEEKEND LEXINGTON IS WHERE YOU LEARN TO THINK, WORK, AND BUILD LIKE A STARTUP — ALL IN ONE WEEKEND 

PRESENTING SPONSORS:

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ADDITIONAL SPONSORS:

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WHAT IS STARTUP WEEKEND?

Startup Weekend Lex is a community event that brings together entrepreneurs, developers, designers, and business enthusiasts to pitch ideas, form teams, and launch startups. Over the course of a weekend, participants collaborate, innovate, and learn from experienced mentors. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, Startup Weekend Lex provides the perfect platform to turn your ideas into reality. Join us for an exciting weekend of creativity, networking, and entrepreneurial spirit.

HOW IT WORKS

1

FRIDAY

PRESENT AN IDEA

We kick off the weekend with

1-minute pitches on back-of-the-napkin ideas you’ve thought of. Ideas are voted on and teams are formed. If you don't have an idea you'll be able to join up on an existing one.

2

SATURDAY

SOLVE THE PROBLEM

Spend the rest of the weekend validating the problem, building a solution, and creating a business plan. We’ll teach you how to do all of this in our workshops.

3

SUNDAY

PITCH YOUR STARTUP

Present your new startup with a Shark Tank style pitch to a panel of judges. The winners get a sweet prize package to help them grow their business.

MENTORSHIP

Spend the rest of the weekend validating the problem, building a solution, and creating a business plan. We’ll teach you how to do all of this in our workshops.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO BUILD

SPACE

Our venue is provided by Awesome Inc! Your team will have dedicated space to work all weekend, throw ideas on the wall, build out your product, and rehearse your pitch.

FOOD & DRINKS

We’ll keep you energized, and nourished throughout the weekend with all of your meals, snacks, coffee, and drinks provided by local restaurants and vendors.

TOOLS

We’ll provide the tools needed for a successful weekend. Attendees are recommended to bring a laptop to work - just don’t forget the charger!

NETWORKING

We’ll teach you how to tap into your personal network, other attendees and organizers, and

the broader community so you can get feedback and build

your business.

RESOURCES

With just 52-hours, it’s best not to spend your time re-inventing the wheel. We’ll share all of our recommended resources with you so you can follow a proven system as you work on your startup.

YOUR TICKET INCLUDES...

We're able to offer an incredible experience at a steep discount because of our generous sponsors. For further group discounts please reach out to one of our organizers.

  • 3 DAY HANDS-ON LEARNING EXPERIENCE

  • ACCESS TO LOCAL MENTORS AND ENTREPRENEURS

  • STARTUP WEEKEND T-SHIRT AND SWAG

  • 7 DELICIOUS MEALS FROM LOCAL LEXINGTON RESTAURANTS

  • RELATIONSHIP BUILDING WITH OTHER COMMUNITY MEMBERS

  • SNACKS DRINKS AND COFFEE ALL WEEKEND LONG

ATTENDEE PRICE

ATTENDEE PRICE

$45

WEEKEND SCHEDULE

MEET THE PLANNING TEAM

At Startup Weekend Lex, our team is the foundation of our success. Our hardworking team is dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can come together, share their ideas, and work towards a common goal. We believe that by creating a successful startup event, we can help create a stronger, more connected entrepreneurial ecosystem in our community.

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NICK GARNETT

Co- Organizer

Sponsorship Lead

HANNAH EBERTS

Co- Organizer

Logistics Lead

KEITH MCMUNN

Lead Advisor

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April 12-14, 2024

AWESOME INC

348 East Main Street

Lexington, Kentucky 40507

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