Helping startups get further, faster.

Find a team, build a real startup, and then pitch your idea to seasoned judges all in one weekend!

StartUP Weekend is an intense 54 hour event which focuses on building a web or mobile application which could form the basis of a credible business over the course of a weekend. The weekend brings together people with different skillsets – primarily software developers, graphics designers and business people – to build applications and develop a commercial case around them.

Speakers include Leni Mayo, director of 99 designs and Brendan Lewis, found oer the Churchill Club. StartUP Marketing founder Andrew Birt has been selected as a mentor for the event, and will be there  to assist teams with their strategy, branding, marketing and then pitching their nascent web ideas. Why attend a StartUP Weekend?

1. Education: Startup Weekends are all about learning through the act of creating.  Don’t just listen to theory, build your own strategy and test it as you go. It’s like an MBA in a weekend.
2. Build your network: This isn’t just a happy-hour. Startup Weekend attracts your community’s best makers and do-ers. By spending a weekend working to build scalable companies that solve real-world problems, you will build long-lasting relationships and possibly walk away with a job or a even an investor.
3. Co-Founder Dating: We all know it’s not just about the idea – it’s about the team. Startup Weekend is hands down the best way to to find someone you can actually launch a startup with.
4. Learn a new skill: Step outside of your comfort zone. With a whole weekend dedicated to letting your creative juices flow, Startup Weekends are prefect opportunities to work on a new platform, learn a new programming language, or just try something different.

If you’ve ever wanted to build a web startup, or learn how, this is the place to do it, FAST! Tickets are limited, so jump visit the link and reserve your space now. http://melbourne.startupweekend.org/tickets/