Startup Weekend Springfield
In just 54 hours, you will experience the highs, lows, fun, and pressure that make up life at a startup.Learn, Network, Startup
In just 54 hours, you will experience the highs, lows, fun, and pressure that make up life at a startup. As you learn how to create a real company, you’ll meet the very best mentors, investors, cofounders, and sponsors who are ready to help you get started. Your community is here to help you.
Startup Weekend is the place to look for a team, create a prototype of your idea, validate your business idea, and receive feedback from experienced entrepreneurs, all in one weekend.
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Startup Weekend 2019
Friday February 8th – Sunday February 10th 2019
Fourth annual Startup Weekend Springfield
Venue: efactory, Springfield Missouri
Teams: 1st: Farm Fresh Foods (Jason Klein, Harrison Schott), 2nd: Tornado Tracker (Eric Talbert, Jorge Reyes, Marcus Aton, Alex Aton), 3rd: Soil (Damian Palmer, Trev Ash, Michael Park), Community Choice: GeoFlock (Amber Donaldson, Mark Raymond Jr, Lisa Spector), Next Round (David Hamilton, Melisa Hamilton, Antony Reid)
Judges: Heath Rust, Lance Coffman, Emerald Hindery, Tylor Hindery, Chad Carleton (facilitator)
Speakers:
Sponsors:
Startup Weekend 2017
Friday June 9th – Sunday June 11th 2017
Third annual Startup Weekend Springfield
Venue: The eFactory, Springfield Missouri
Teams: 1st: CrowdBloc (David Hamilton, +3), Conference Matcher (?), My PAC (Susan Moring, Kristin Reeves, +2), Runner Up Team (John Rosewicz, Fred Lawler, +1),
Judges: Emily Carleton Church (Everything Kitchens), Joshua Smith (Maker Geeks), Chad Sitton (Sitton Motor Lines)
Organizers: Jason Arend, Myke Bates, Emerald Hindery, Tylor Hindery, Chad Carleton, Cody Stringer, Heath Rust, Nathan Gregg, Brian Kincaid, Jacob Brown (Recordings), Michelle Hartley (Runner Up Team?)
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Startup Weekend 2015
Friday November 20th – Sunday November 22nd 2015
Second annual Startup Weekend Springfield
Venue: The eFactory, Springfield Missouri
Teams: 1st: Eagle Speak (Jason Arend, Myke Bates, Brandon Cash), Brew For My Do (Emerald Hindery, Tylor Hindery), Leasey (Damian), Dad School (Dan Seawel), Every Step (Chad Boschert)
Speakers: Vikas Nahar, Parallon, Julie Higgins
Judges: Julie Higgins, Bill Anderson, Ron Yust
Organizers: Chad Carleton, Jeremy Adams, Cody Stringer, Nathan Gregg
Facilitator: Daniel Johnsen, The Recovery Station
Attendees: Anthony, Drake, Ken, Will, Brett, Elijah, Camron, Cole, Tim Cook, Riley
Event Volunteers: Sherry Coker, Charlie Rosenbury, Rachel Anderson, Brian Kincaid, Danny Perches, Heath Rust, Jeremy Bartley, Jessica Pearson, Paige Oxendine, Sara Clayton, Tim Cook
Sponsors:
2015 Event Details at TechStars.com
Startup Weekend 2014
Friday January 23rd – Sunday January 25th 2015 (originally scheduled for Nov 21-23 2014)
First annual Startup Weekend Springfield
Venue: The eFactory, Springfield Missouri
Pitch Venue: Historic Fox Theatre in Springfield MO
Teams: 1st: SoHoHQ (Preston Balmain, +), 3rd: Peanuted (Tylor Hindery, Emerald Hindery, +2), Bell (Damian +2), Bo Buds (Arianna Russell, Josh Warren), Anigrams (Cole, Adam Jones, John Heryer, Kristi Taylor, Marty Moore), Our City Support (Austin), Farm Fresh Produce (Logan, ?)
Attendees: Grant Omohundro, Beth Hanslow, Tony, Matt, Beth, Josh, Jeremy, Jeremy (2), Will, Marco, Daniel, Andy, Joel, Eric Olson, Elizabeth, Brandon, Grant, Alexis
Judges: Craig Frazier (HealthMEDX), Josh Holstein (CellARide), Jeff Amerine (Natural State Angel’s Assoc)
Speakers: Keela Davis (Mercy R&D), Shane Reiser
Organizers: Chad Carleton, Sherry Coker, Cody Stringer, Jeremy Adams
Facilitator: Max Farrell
Volunteers: Adam Wagner, Tim Cook, Joel Carleton, Rachel Anderson, Brian Kincaid, Chris Allen
Mentors: Heath Rust (Twisted Pair), Jim Michels (Creative Foundry), Samson Yi (Panda Laundry), Rachel Anderson (Alumni Spaces), Jeremy Bartley (QRPro)
Sponsors:
2014 Event Details at CrunchBase.com
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