Techstars Startup Weekend Women New York

​Have you ever had a business idea but didn’t know where to start?

​Or perhaps you have the skills—in coding, marketing, design, or strategy—but you’re looking for the right mission to apply them to?

​In celebration of International Women’s Day, Techstars New York is hosting an exclusive experience designed to pitch your business, find a team, and build an idea in just 54 hours.

You don't need an idea to join. We are looking for the "builders" as much as the "dreamers." Whether you are a developer, a marketing pro, a product manager, or a creative, your expertise is the fuel that turns a concept into a company.

What to expect:

​Friday: Pitch your idea or join a team that inspires you.

​Saturday: Build, prototype, and learn from top-tier mentors.

​Sunday: Refine your pitch and present to a panel of expert judges.

Whether your idea becomes a business or remains a valuable learning experience, you’ll walk away with a network of like-minded women. You don’t need to be a "techie" to succeed; you just need the drive to try!

Plus, the winning team of this event will have the opportunity to enter into a global, virtual pitch competition hosted by Techstars alongside winners from other Startup Weekend Women events happening at the same time, all around the world.

Sponsored by: Polsinelli.com

Schedule:

Friday
4:00 pm Registration
4:30 pm Intro + Ice Breaker
5:00 pm 60-second problem pitches, voting on ideas, and team formation.
8:00 pm End of Day 1

Saturday
8:00 am - Welcome Words
8:30 am - How to build an MVP
9:00 am - Work starts (long team work sessions to validate the idea and build an MVP)
10:00 am - Mentors arrive
12:00 pm - Lunch Break
8:00 pm - End of Day 2

Sunday
8:00 am - Welcome Words
8:30 am - How to pitch your startup
9:00 am - Work Starts (Finish MVP / Start practicing your pitches)
12:00 pm - Lunch Break
4:00 pm - Final Pitches
5:45 pm - Announce Winners
6:00 pm - Closing Words