University Innovation Fellows - User contributions [en]

Organization:3 Day Startup

2018-01-12T01:42:18Z

AClaudio:

<span style="font-size:18pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">So, what is 3DS?<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">3 Day Startup (3DS) <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">is a student-founded organization that strives to activate entrepreneurial potential across the<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">globe by offering free, experiential entrepreneurship education for students in any field. The skills and experience<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">acquired during a three-day Startup weekend will prepare students to blossom in successful entrepreneurship<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">ecosystems, especially technology-based ventures. By connecting students, educators and industry leaders- 3DS<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">fosters a network of growth and has established an everlasting educational community that spans the globe!

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">You might be asking yourself, “How can 3 days be enough to learn entrepreneurship?” As one of the world’s leading

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">entrepreneurial startup educators, the unique structure and experiential learning models employed by 3DS provide

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">necessary resources equivalent to 6-9 months of training, in just one weekend! During the three day course, approximately

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">40 students from various disciplines will guide their startup ideas through the design thinking process, culminating in a final

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">presentation to a board consisting of field experts and investors! 3DS provides participants with modules, contacts,

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">team-builders, and other accommodations such as meals and free server storage.

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">In specific, the 3DS Startup weekend itinerary consists of:

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<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Day 1: Targets Ideation, Team Formation, and the Lean Canvas module</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Day 2: Focuses on Customer Discovery, Rapid Prototyping, and Mentorship</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Day 3: Encompasses How to Pitch, Final Pitch, and Joining the Network.</li>
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 <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Please visit the website[http://3daystartup.org/about/ <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre"><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#1155cc; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">http://3daystartup.org/about/]<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">or watch the following video

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">for more information: [http://youtu.be/HjtKebKyVp4 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#1155cc; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">http://youtu.be/HjtKebKyVp4]
 <span style="font-size:18pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Creating Success by Exploring YOUR Ideas<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">As a 501© nonprofit organization, 3 Day Startup delivers some of the best experiential entrepreneurship training with<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">educational programs that accomodate students from around  the world! 3 Day Startup boasts a distinctly high<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">success rate, with sponsored events resulting in more successful startups than any other three day entrepreneurship<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">event. Startup Weekend provides an exciting opportunity for entrepreneurs in the Tech & STEAM fields, and 3 Day<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Startup has led to over 41 technology startups acquiring over $14 million in investments!<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">By offering a variety of events and courses such as economic development, skill-building, accelerator/competition<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">readiness- 3 Day Startup is tailored for high school and university students as well as those in the enterprise,<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">intermediate and professional phases. 3 Day Startup is sponsored by Microsoft and Rackspace, where students<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">receive free technology and server access for quick building! Although focusing on tech startups, 3 day Startup is<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">all-inclusive and encourages participation by all majors at the university level.<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">The 3DS Startup weekend is unlike anything you’ve experienced before! 3DS rents out work space for the entire<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">three day weekend and caters food and drinks, all while bringing together ~45 student participants and dozens<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">of successful entrepreneurs and investors. On day 1, the participants select the best startup ideas during a<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">brainstorming session, and then work throughout the weekend to deliver a prototype and pitch to investors on<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Sunday evening. With a focus on learning-by-doing, 3DS encourages interdisciplinary teams to talk with real<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">customers, and act in the microcosm of what the startup world actually feels like. <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Below is an example of a 3DS Startup weekend itinerary: <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Friday: <ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">2pm: meet & greet, split up into brainstorming groups</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">7pm: dinner & pitch ideas</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Decide on best idea(s), start working!</li>
</ul>
<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Saturday:<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Customer interaction, coding, market validation, business plans, logos, etc.</li>
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<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Sunday:<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">6pm: dinner & meet panelists</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">7pm: pitch startup(s) to panel</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Launch prototype, elect board</li>
</ul>

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">In addition to the Startup Weekend events held globally, 3 Day Startup annually hosts a 1- 2 week Entrepreneurship Exchange

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">program. This year’s 3DS Exchange is being held in Austin, Texas and features dozens of esteemed speakers and opportunities

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">to connect with mentors, investors, teachers, and other entrepreneurs. Aside from top-notch educational material, the 3DS

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Exchange <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">provides students with global networking opportunities and the chance to meet potential venture startup investors.
 <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Note on equity<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">:<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">3DS non-profit organization will receive 0.5% of <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">dilutable <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">equity in any companies that are formed based around ideas<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">presented during the final pitches, if a patent is sought and the company adheres to the structures of the FCC laws. The<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">purpose of this is to protect ideas and founders by establishing a clear chain of legal ownership for the ideas.  The 3DS<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">organizers never profits  from any pf the work you do!
= <span style="font-size:18pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Host a Startup weekend at your Campus =

*<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; background-color: transparent;">To begin planning a 3DS Startup weekend at your campus, please contact 3DS directly to receive guidance and

= <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre; background-color: transparent;">instruction throughout the process. Online forms to request an event partnership or sponsorship are =

= <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">available at:[http://3daystartup.org/contact-us/ <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre"><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#1155cc; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">http://3daystartup.org/contact-us/] =
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<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">2 - 3 Months of organization time is required to plan a successful event!</li>
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<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">3DS offers a grant program- apply to subsidize the costs and receive potential funding!</li>
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 <ol style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">To secure your event- "Unlock" your university by having 50 interested people</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">3DS will contact you and provide a 3DS mentor to help organize the event.</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Begin planning the actual Startup weekend by securing a date and venue.</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Secure sponsorships to cover costs of food, t-shirts, and any other expenses.</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Recruit applicants - this should be occurring throughout the entire process!</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Find mentors and panelists to serve at the actual event.</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Host the event, and be thankful you’re so well prepared!</li>
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= <span style="font-size:23pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Contact Information =
<span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Madeline Vu, Program Manager  -    madeline@3daystartup.org  <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Cam Houser, CEO                            -    cam@3daystartup.org'''Students Contributors to this wiki version:'''[[Andrea Claudio|Andrea_Claudio]] & [[Kayla.barbour|Kayla.barbour]]

Organization:3 Day Startup

2018-01-12T01:39:50Z

AClaudio:

<span style="font-size:18pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">So, what is 3DS?<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">3 Day Startup (3DS) <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">is a student-founded organization that strives to activate entrepreneurial potential across the<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">globe by offering free, experiential entrepreneurship education for students in any field. The skills and experience<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">acquired during a three-day Startup weekend will prepare students to blossom in successful entrepreneurship<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">ecosystems, especially technology-based ventures. By connecting students, educators and industry leaders- 3DS<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">fosters a network of growth and has established an everlasting educational community that spans the globe!
<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">You might be asking yourself, “How can 3 days be enough to learn entrepreneurship?” As one of the world’s leading

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">entrepreneurial startup educators, the unique structure and experiential learning models employed by 3DS provide

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">necessary resources equivalent to 6-9 months of training, in just one weekend! During the three day course, approximately

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">40 students from various disciplines will guide their startup ideas through the design thinking process, culminating in a final

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">presentation to a board consisting of field experts and investors! 3DS provides participants with modules, contacts,

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">team-builders, and other accommodations such as meals and free server storage.

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">In specific, the 3DS Startup weekend itinerary consists of:

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<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Day 1: Targets Ideation, Team Formation, and the Lean Canvas module</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Day 2: Focuses on Customer Discovery, Rapid Prototyping, and Mentorship</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Day 3: Encompasses How to Pitch, Final Pitch, and Joining the Network.</li>
</ul>

 <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Please visit the website[http://3daystartup.org/about/ <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre"><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#1155cc; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">http://3daystartup.org/about/]<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">or watch the following video

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">for more information: [http://youtu.be/HjtKebKyVp4 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#1155cc; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">http://youtu.be/HjtKebKyVp4]
 <span style="font-size:18pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Creating Success by Exploring YOUR Ideas<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">As a 501© nonprofit organization, 3 Day Startup delivers some of the best experiential entrepreneurship training with<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">educational programs that accomodate students from around  the world! 3 Day Startup boasts a distinctly high<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">success rate, with sponsored events resulting in more successful startups than any other three day entrepreneurship<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">event. Startup Weekend provides an exciting opportunity for entrepreneurs in the Tech & STEAM fields, and 3 Day<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Startup has led to over 41 technology startups acquiring over $14 million in investments!<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">By offering a variety of events and courses such as economic development, skill-building, accelerator/competition<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">readiness- 3 Day Startup is tailored for high school and university students as well as those in the enterprise,<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">intermediate and professional phases. 3 Day Startup is sponsored by Microsoft and Rackspace, where students<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">receive free technology and server access for quick building! Although focusing on tech startups, 3 day Startup is<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">all-inclusive and encourages participation by all majors at the university level.<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">The 3DS Startup weekend is unlike anything you’ve experienced before! 3DS rents out work space for the entire<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">three day weekend and caters food and drinks, all while bringing together ~45 student participants and dozens<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">of successful entrepreneurs and investors. On day 1, the participants select the best startup ideas during a<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">brainstorming session, and then work throughout the weekend to deliver a prototype and pitch to investors on<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Sunday evening. With a focus on learning-by-doing, 3DS encourages interdisciplinary teams to talk with real<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">customers, and act in the microcosm of what the startup world actually feels like. <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Below is an example of a 3DS Startup weekend itinerary: <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Friday: <ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">2pm: meet & greet, split up into brainstorming groups</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">7pm: dinner & pitch ideas</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Decide on best idea(s), start working!</li>
</ul>
<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Saturday:<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Customer interaction, coding, market validation, business plans, logos, etc.</li>
</ul>
<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Sunday:<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">6pm: dinner & meet panelists</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">7pm: pitch startup(s) to panel</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Launch prototype, elect board</li>
</ul>

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">In addition to the Startup Weekend events held globally, 3 Day Startup annually hosts a 1- 2 week Entrepreneurship Exchange

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">program. This year’s 3DS Exchange is being held in Austin, Texas and features dozens of esteemed speakers and opportunities

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">to connect with mentors, investors, teachers, and other entrepreneurs. Aside from top-notch educational material, the 3DS

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Exchange <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">provides students with global networking opportunities and the chance to meet potential venture startup investors.
 <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Note on equity<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">:<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">3DS non-profit organization will receive 0.5% of <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">dilutable <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">equity in any companies that are formed based around ideas<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">presented during the final pitches, if a patent is sought and the company adheres to the structures of the FCC laws. The<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">purpose of this is to protect ideas and founders by establishing a clear chain of legal ownership for the ideas.  The 3DS<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">organizers never profits  from any pf the work you do!
= <span style="font-size:18pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Host a Startup weekend at your Campus =

*<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">To begin planning a 3DS Startup weekend at your campus, please contact 3DS directly to receive guidance <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">and

= <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">instruction throughout the process. Online forms to request an event partnership or sponsorship are =

= <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">available at:[http://3daystartup.org/contact-us/ <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre"><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#1155cc; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">http://3daystartup.org/contact-us/] =
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">2 - 3 Months of organization time is required to plan a successful event!</li>
</ul>
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">3DS offers a grant program- apply to subsidize the costs and receive potential funding!</li>
</ul>
 <ol style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">To secure your event- "Unlock" your university by having 50 interested people</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">3DS will contact you and provide a 3DS mentor to help organize the event.</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Begin planning the actual Startup weekend by securing a date and venue.</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Secure sponsorships to cover costs of food, t-shirts, and any other expenses.</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Recruit applicants - this should be occurring throughout the entire process!</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Find mentors and panelists to serve at the actual event.</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Host the event, and be thankful you’re so well prepared!</li>
</ol>

= <span style="font-size:23pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Contact Information =
<span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Madeline Vu, Program Manager  -    madeline@3daystartup.org  <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Cam Houser, CEO                            -    cam@3daystartup.org'''Students Contributors to this wiki version:'''[[Andrea Claudio|Andrea_Claudio]] & [[Kayla.barbour|Kayla.barbour]]

Organization:3 Day Startup

2018-01-12T01:22:48Z

AClaudio:

<span style="font-size:18pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">So, what is 3DS?<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">3 Day Startup (3DS) <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">is a student-founded organization that strives to activate entrepreneurial potential across the<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">globe by offering free, experiential entrepreneurship education for students in any field. The skills and experience<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">acquired during a three-day Startup weekend will prepare students to blossom in successful entrepreneurship<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">ecosystems, especially technology-based ventures. By connecting students, educators and industry leaders- 3DS<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">fosters a network of growth and has established an everlasting educational community that spans the globe!<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">
<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">You might be asking yourself, “How can 3 days be enough to learn entrepreneurship?” As one of the world’s leading

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">entrepreneurial startup educators, the unique structure and experiential learning models employed by 3DS provide

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">necessary resources equivalent to 6-9 months of training, in just one weekend! During the three day course, approximately

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">40 students from various disciplines will guide their startup ideas through the design thinking process, culminating in a final

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">presentation to a board consisting of field experts and investors! 3DS provides participants with modules, contacts,

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">team-builders, and other accommodations such as meals and free server storage.

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">In specific, the 3DS Startup weekend itinerary consists of:

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">
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<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Day 1: Targets Ideation, Team Formation, and the Lean Canvas module</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Day 2: Focuses on Customer Discovery, Rapid Prototyping, and Mentorship</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Day 3: Encompasses How to Pitch, Final Pitch, and Joining the Network.</li>
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 <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Please visit the website[http://3daystartup.org/about/ <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre"><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#1155cc; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">http://3daystartup.org/about/]<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">or watch the following video

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">for more information: [http://youtu.be/HjtKebKyVp4 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#1155cc; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">http://youtu.be/HjtKebKyVp4]
 <span style="font-size:18pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Creating Success by Exploring YOUR Ideas<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">As a 501© nonprofit organization, 3 Day Startup delivers some of the best experiential entrepreneurship training with<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">educational programs that accomodate students from around  the world! 3 Day Startup boasts a distinctly high<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">success rate, with sponsored events resulting in more successful startups than any other three day entrepreneurship<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">event. Startup Weekend provides an exciting opportunity for entrepreneurs in the Tech & STEAM fields, and 3 Day<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Startup has led to over 41 technology startups acquiring over $14 million in investments!<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">By offering a variety of events and courses such as economic development, skill-building, accelerator/competition<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">readiness- 3 Day Startup is tailored for high school and university students as well as those in the enterprise,<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">intermediate and professional phases. 3 Day Startup is sponsored by Microsoft and Rackspace, where students<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">receive free technology and server access for quick building! Although focusing on tech startups, 3 day Startup is<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">all-inclusive and encourages participation by all majors at the university level.<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">The 3DS Startup weekend is unlike anything you’ve experienced before! 3DS rents out work space for the entire<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">three day weekend and caters food and drinks, all while bringing together ~45 student participants and dozens<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">of successful entrepreneurs and investors. On day 1, the participants select the best startup ideas during a<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">brainstorming session, and then work throughout the weekend to deliver a prototype and pitch to investors on<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Sunday evening. With a focus on learning-by-doing, 3DS encourages interdisciplinary teams to talk with real<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">customers, and act in the microcosm of what the startup world actually feels like. <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Below is an example of a 3DS Startup weekend itinerary: <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Friday: <ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">2pm: meet & greet, split up into brainstorming groups</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">7pm: dinner & pitch ideas</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Decide on best idea(s), start working!</li>
</ul>
<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Saturday:<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Customer interaction, coding, market validation, business plans, logos, etc.</li>
</ul>
<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Sunday:<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">6pm: dinner & meet panelists</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">7pm: pitch startup(s) to panel</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Launch prototype, elect board</li>
</ul>

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">In addition to the Startup Weekend events held globally, 3 Day Startup annually hosts a 1- 2 week Entrepreneurship Exchange

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">program. This year’s 3DS Exchange is being held in Austin, Texas and features dozens of esteemed speakers and opportunities

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">to connect with mentors, investors, teachers, and other entrepreneurs. Aside from top-notch educational material, the 3DS

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Exchange <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">provides students with global networking opportunities and the chance to meet potential venture startup investors.
 <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Note on equity<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">:<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">3DS non-profit organization will receive 0.5% of <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">dilutable <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">equity in any companies that are formed based around ideas<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">presented during the final pitches, if a patent is sought and the company adheres to the structures of the FCC laws. The<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">purpose of this is to protect ideas and founders by establishing a clear chain of legal ownership for the ideas.  The 3DS<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">organizers never profits  from any pf the work you do!
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<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">2 - 3 Months of organization time is required to plan a successful event!</li>
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<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">3DS offers a grant program- apply to subsidize the costs and receive potential funding!</li>
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<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">To secure your event- "Unlock" your university by having 50 interested people</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">3DS will contact you and provide a 3DS mentor to help organize the event.</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Begin planning the actual Startup weekend by securing a date and venue.</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Secure sponsorships to cover costs of food, t-shirts, and any other expenses.</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Recruit applicants - this should be occurring throughout the entire process!</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Find mentors and panelists to serve at the actual event.</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Host the event, and be thankful you’re so well prepared!</li>
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= <span style="font-size:23pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Contact Information =
<span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Madeline Vu, Program Manager  -    madeline@3daystartup.org  <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Cam Houser, CEO                            -    cam@3daystartup.org'''Students Contributors to this wiki version:'''[[Andrea Claudio|Andrea_Claudio]] & [[Kayla.barbour|Kayla.barbour]]

Organization:3 Day Startup

2018-01-11T19:31:02Z

AClaudio:

<span style="font-size:18pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">So, what is 3DS?<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">3 Day Startup (3DS) <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">is a student-founded organization that strives to activate entrepreneurial potential across the globe by offering free, experiential entrepreneurship education for students in any field. The skills and experience acquired during a three-day Startup weekend will prepare students to blossom in successful entrepreneurship ecosystems, especially technology-based ventures. By connecting students, educators and industry leaders- 3DS fosters a network of growth and has established an everlasting educational community that spans the globe!
<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">You might be asking yourself, “How can 3 days be enough to learn entrepreneurship?” As one of the world’s leading entrepreneurial startup educators, the unique structure and experiential learning models employed by 3DS provide necessary resources equivalent to 6-9 months of training, in just one weekend! During the three day course, approximately 40 students from various disciplines will guide their startup ideas through the design thinking process, culminating in a final presentation to a board consisting of field experts and investors! 3DS provides participants with modules, contacts, team-builders, and other accommodations such as meals and free server storage. <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">More specifically, the 3DS Startup weekend itinerary consists of:
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Day 1: Targets Ideation, Team Formation, and the Lean Canvas module</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Day 2: Focuses on Customer Discovery, Rapid Prototyping, and Mentorship</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Day 3: Encompasses How to Pitch, Final Pitch, and Joining the Network.</li>
</ul>

 <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Please visit the website[http://3daystartup.org/about/ <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre"><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#1155cc; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">http://3daystartup.org/about/]<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">or watch the following video

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">for more information: [http://youtu.be/HjtKebKyVp4 <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; color:#1155cc; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">http://youtu.be/HjtKebKyVp4]
 <span style="font-size:18pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Creating Success by Exploring YOUR Ideas<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">As a 501© nonprofit organization, 3 Day Startup delivers some of the best experiential entrepreneurship training with educational programs that accomodate students from around  the world! 3 Day Startup boasts a distinctly high success rate, with sponsored events resulting in more successful startups than any other three day entrepreneurship event. Startup Weekend provides an exciting opportunity for entrepreneurs in the Tech & STEAM fields, and 3 Day Startup has led to over 41 technology startups acquiring over $14 million in investments!<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">By offering a variety of events and courses such as economic development, skill-building, accelerator/competition readiness- 3 Day Startup is tailored for high school and university students as well as those in the enterprise, intermediate and professional phases. 3 Day Startup is sponsored by Microsoft and Rackspace, where students receive free technology and server access for quick building! Although focusing on tech startups, 3 day Startup is all-inclusive and encourages participation by all majors at the university level.<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">The 3DS Startup weekend is unlike anything you’ve experienced before! 3DS rents out work space for the entire three day weekend and caters food and drinks, all while bringing together ~45 student participants and dozens of successful entrepreneurs and investors. On day 1, the participants select the best startup ideas during a brainstorming session, and then work throughout the weekend to deliver a prototype and pitch to investors on Sunday evening. With a focus on learning-by-doing, 3DS encourages interdisciplinary teams to talk with real customers, and act in the microcosm of what the startup world actually feels like. <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Below is an example of a 3DS Startup weekend itinerary: <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Friday: <ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">2pm: meet & greet, split up into brainstorming groups</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">7pm: dinner & pitch ideas</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Decide on best idea(s), start working!</li>
</ul>
<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Saturday:<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Customer interaction, coding, market validation, business plans, logos, etc.</li>
</ul>
<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Sunday:<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">6pm: dinner & meet panelists</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">7pm: pitch startup(s) to panel</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Launch prototype, elect board</li>
</ul>

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">In addition to the Startup Weekend events held globally, 3 Day Startup annually hosts a 1- 2 week Entrepreneurship Exchange program. This year’s 3DS Exchange is being held in Austin, Texas and features dozens of esteemed speakers and opportunities to connect with mentors, investors, teachers, and other entrepreneurs. Aside from top-notch educational material, the 3DS Exchange provides students with global networking opportunities and the chance to meet potential venture startup investors.
 <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Note on equity<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">:<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">3DS non-profit organization will receive 0.5% of <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">dilutable <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">equity in any companies that are formed based around ideas presented during the final pitches, if a patent is sought and the company adheres to the structures of the FCC laws. The purpose of this is to protect ideas and founders by establishing a clear chain of legal ownership for the ideas.  The 3DS organizers never profits  from any pf the work you do!
= <span style="font-size:18pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Host a Startup weekend at your Campus =
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">To begin planning a 3DS Startup weekend at your campus, please contact 3DS directly to receive guidance and instruction throughout the process. Online forms to request an event partnership or sponsorship are available at:[http://3daystartup.org/contact-us/ <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre"><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#1155cc; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">http://3daystartup.org/contact-us/]</li>
</ul>
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">2 - 3 Months of organization time is required to plan a successful event!</li>
</ul>
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">3DS offers a grant program- apply to subsidize the costs and receive potential funding!</li>
</ul>
 <ol style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">To secure your event- "Unlock" your university by having 50 interested people</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">3DS will contact you and provide a 3DS mentor to help organize the event.</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Begin planning the actual Startup weekend by securing a date and venue.</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Secure sponsorships to cover costs of food, t-shirts, and any other expenses.</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Recruit applicants - this should be occurring throughout the entire process!</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Find mentors and panelists to serve at the actual event.</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Host the event, and be thankful you’re so well prepared!</li>
</ol>

= <span style="font-size:23pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Contact Information =
<span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Madeline Vu, Program Manager  -    madeline@3daystartup.org  <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Cam Houser, CEO                            -    cam@3daystartup.org<span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre"><span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre"><span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">'''Students Contributors to this wiki version:'''[[Andrea Claudio|Andrea_Claudio]] & [[Kayla.barbour|Kayla.barbour]]

School:Worcester Polytechnic Institute

2018-01-11T13:50:24Z

AClaudio:

== '''Overview''' ==

WPI is a campus fostered around project based learning, and applying these learned skills in the real world.  Although the school is based on applying skills to solve problems, there has not been widespread awareness about activities that are available on campus outside of the classroom. The programs and activities listed below outline some of the resources that students have both in and out of the classroom to make the most of their learning experience. Currently, a significant project promoting entrepreneurship is the Foisie Innovation Studio, under construction with the intent to complete by fall 2018.

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6vIsnLmb6I&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6vIsnLmb6I&feature=youtu.be]

== '''Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship''' ==

=== '''Clubs & Organizations''' ===

'''1.    [https://www.wpi.edu/about/innovation-entrepreneurship/coaching-funding/cei Collaborative for Entrepreneurship and Innovation]'''

The CEI aids members of the WPI community in creating new products, companies, services and technologies by providing specifically targeted services, mentors, and other resources.  “The CEI was recognized in 2005 by Entrepreneur Magazine's TechknowledgePoint survey of entrepreneurial schools as a Top Ten entrepreneurship program among the nation's schools with an Entrepreneurship Emphasis.”

'''2.    [http://engineeringunleashed.com/keen/tag/wpi/ KEEN]'''

The Kern Family awarded WPI with $488,500 to facilitate the development of new programs aimed at enhancing the impact of WPI’s project-based approach to undergraduate education. The aim of the award is to help WPI “realize a strategic goal of infusing the undergraduate program with an entrepreneurial mindset," according to WPI president Laurie Leshin.

'''3.    [https://www.wpi.edu/academics/undergraduate/great-problems-seminar GPS]'''

The Great Problem Seminar (GPS) is an introductory course to university-level research and project work, focusing on themes of current global importance. They help first-year students develop the skills they’ll need to be successful in project work at WPI and in their future careers.

'''4.    [https://www.wpi.edu/academics/undergraduate/interactive-qualifying-project IQP]'''

The Interactive Qualifying Project is not organized as a course, nor is it related to the major. Instead, small teams of students work under the guidance of faculty members from all disciplines to conduct research, using social science methods, directed at a specific problem or need. Students deliver findings and recommendations through formal reports and oral presentations to project sponsors (often nonprofit, municipal, or government agencies) and faculty advisors. Sourced from WPI

The IQP allows students from different backgrounds to overcome challenges together.  They are given a situation, many times in a foreign country, and together they must develop a solution that best fits the needs of the time.

'''5.    [https://www.wpi.edu/academics/undergraduate/major-qualifying-project MQP]'''

The Major Qualifying Project (MQP) is WPI’s senior-year capstone project where students gain real-world design or research experience within their major field. Students have the guidance and support of faculty advisors and mentors while pursuing their own project. The project, once completed, is then presented for the whole WPI community to see. These projects often have the potential to continue to develop into potential business plans.      

'''6.    [https://www.techentrepreneurs.org/ Tech Entrepreneurship Club]'''

The Tech Entrepreneurs is WPI’s undergraduate entrepreneurship club which focuses on innovation and startups. They host a bi-weekly guest entrepreneur speaker series as well as workshops and other events.

'''7. [http://wpilaunchpad.strikingly.com/ LaunchPad]'''

WPI LaunchPad is a student-led organization empowering the WPI community to develop an entrepreneurial mindset and launch ideas into projects outside of the WPI curriculum.

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'''1. [http://collablab.wpi.edu/about CollabLab]'''

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== '''Encouraging Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship''' ==

'''1.    The WPI KEEN Program'''

The WPI KEEN Program helps train teachers to use active collaborative learning techniques in their classrooms in order to foster an entrepreneurial mindset in the undergraduate engineering students.

'''2.    Foisie Innovation Studio'''

The Foisie Innovation Studio is a brand new building project on campus, which scheduled to complete in the next few years. It combines a new dormitory with several floors of innovation space. It will hopefully contain a larger makerspace as well as various project spaces.

'''3.    MQP'''

== '''Actively supporting the University Technology Transfer function''' ==

'''1.    The Office of Intellectual Property and Innovation (IPI)'''

a.    The Office of Intellectual Property and Innovation (IPI) helps WPI students, faculty and staff take an idea from concept to market. The office helps to identify, evaluate, value and identify a market for intellectual property developed by the community. Additionally, the Office of Intellectual Property and Innovation will cover the cost of patenting the technology for a percentage of royalties, or in the case of a spin out royalties and a small percentage of the company. The IPI will also help negotiate licensing deals, manage royalties and fee distribution.

#The Office of Intellectual Property and Innovation is revising the current intellectual property policy to make it more simple and easy to understand.
##[https://www.wpi.edu/Images/CMS/IPI/Flowchart_OPI.pdf https://www.wpi.edu/Images/CMS/IPI/Flowchart_OPI.pdf]
#Licensing
##The Office of Intellectual Property and Innovation maintains a portfolio of patents currently available for license and actively tries to find a company to license the available technologies.

'''2. Tech Advisors Network'''

Provides advising and networking services in order to support innovators and entrepreneurs. Work closely with IPI office to assist students with patenting and other legal matters in addition to marketing and business-oriented pursuits.

== '''Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration''' ==

'''1.    National Grid'''

“The National Grid Engineering Ambassador Program is a leadership development program with an outreach mission that is sponsored by National Grid and run by WPI.” Undergraduate students develop leadership and communication skills through this program and by completing the National Grid Engineering Ambassador Program students will have preference for an internship with National Grid at the Sustainability Hub.

'''2.    MQP/IQP/GPS'''

a.    MQP (Major Qualifying Project)

This is WPI’s equivalent of the “senior year project”. Many students have the opportunity to work with members of a company or a research institution within their respective major. WPI has a lot of collaboration with both local and international companies to include

b.    IQP (Interactive Qualifying Project)

This is a project taken by juniors as a requirement to graduate. This is an interdisciplinary project that combines different areas of research and engineering and almost always sponsored by either a nonprofit organization or a company. This project immerses the student into a dynamic environment that utilizes information and techniques from various fields to solve problems.

c.    GPS (Great Problems Seminar)

This is a freshman level class designed to introduce incoming students about the problems in the world that need to be solved. Most of these projects feature getting basic necessities such as water to underprivileged populations and solving environmental issues such as pollution. There are many influential persons in industry that show up to the poster presentations about the progress that the students have made thus giving students a great networking opportunity with members in industry.

'''3.    Professional Societies'''

WPI offers more than 15 professional societies that cater to the diverse majors offered. A more comprehensive list of all of these societies can be found at wpi.orgsync.com/Student_Orgs by clicking on the “Professional Society” filter.

a.    IEEE

The IEEE Student branch at WPI gives students the opportunity to meet and learn from their peers and professors, especially those in the ECE field. After graduation IEEE GOLD (Graduates Of the Last Decade) aids recent graduates in networking and focusing on their career goals. Additionally, a networking dinner is held annually for ECE & RBE majors to meet with professionals from their field and make connections.

b.    BMES Chapter at WPI

“The WPI BMES Chapter is part of a national professional society that was started on February 1, 1968. The purpose of BMES is "To promote and enhance biomedical engineering knowledge worldwide and its utilization for the health and well-being of humankind."

Being in school for BME means you'll someday be in a professional environment as a BME. The goal of our chapter is to get you there by networking, mentoring, teaching and assisting each other, using each other’s strengths as biomedical engineers to build solid foundations for careers as biomedical engineers.”

 c. AIChE Chapter at WPI

The WPI Chapter at AIChE focuses on providing networking and learning opportunties to chemical engineering students beyond the classroom. It also connects chemical engineering students from different universities across the United States. AIChE provides information about the latest discoveries and advances in chemical engineering and helps to prepare students for their careers after university. 

 

== '''Engaging with Regional and Local Economic Development Efforts''' ==

'''1.    Technicopia'''

Technocopia is a non-profit makerspace located in downtown Worcester MA. they provide space, woodworking and soldering tools as well as 3D printers and laser cutters. They provide workshops and training sessions designed to educate the community on how to use different tools and softwares to help the design, build and test prototypes. They help local entrepreneurs as well as students take their ideas from a concept to a 3-d prototype.

[http://technocopia.org/ http://technocopia.org/]

'''2.    Cogmedx'''

It is a medical device manufacturing company. They help bring innovative ideas from conception to fruition by collaborating with other companies. Through this collaboration they help the ideas from entrepreneurs go from the concept stage to the commercializing the service or product stage.

[http://www.coghlincompanies.com/cogmedix.php http://www.coghlincompanies.com/cogmedix.php]

'''3.    Start up Worcester'''

This program supports young adults who have an entrepreneurial mindset as well as support new business to start up.  The Worcester regional chamber of conference is responsible for collaborating with Running Start to foster the growth of Startup Companies founded by students and graduates from colleges in the Worcester area.

'''[http://www.worcesterchamber.org/startup-worcester/ http://www.worcesterchamber.org/startup-worcester/]'''

'''4.    Running Start Worcester'''

Running Start Worcester is a coworking space that gives entrepreneurs, start-ups, and freelancers the opportunity to collaborate and communicate with each other.  This place created a comfortable and functional working environment for innovators from all backgrounds to use together.

[http://coworkinginworcester.com/ http://coworkinginworcester.com/]

'''5.    Worcester Clean Tech Incubator'''

Worcester CleanTech Incubator’s mission is to foster the growth of new enterprises to address the most pressing issues of our time.  We believe that entrepreneurship is the lifeblood of innovation and the key to society’s transition towards sustainability.  WCTI provides both the physical and network resources companies need to propel their ideas to market. Founded and operated by the Institute for Energy and Sustainability, we are a community in the heart of central Massachusetts dedicated to building change.  The WCTI facility, located in the Printers Building at 44 Portland Street in Worcester, provides over 10,000 square feet that offers private offices, co-working space, conference rooms, event space, and prototyping labs.  

'''6.     Gateway Park 2nd building'''

Worcester Polytechnic Institute's (WPI) Gateway Park is a growing center of research, innovation, and commerce designed to help revitalize downtown Worcester. The Life Sciences and Bioengineering Center is a thriving center for graduate research and has state of the art laboratories, core facilities, and an incubator space for biotechnology start-ups. The Biomanufacturing Education and Training Center (BETC) helps train the workforce needed for biomedical and pharmaceutical companies.

'''7.     MBI Biotech startups'''

Massachusetts Business Initiative is a private, independent economic development organization that helps starts biomedical companies and creates jobs within the Biotechnology, Medical Device, Informatics, and Biomanufacturing industry. This is accomplished by providing secure, clean bench and sink surface, staff trained and fully licensed laboratory space for usage by “seed stage” companies.

'''8.      Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Network Central Regional Office (Clark University)'''

The Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Network contributes to the entrepreneurial growth of small businesses throughout Massachusetts including an office at nearby Clark University by providing high-quality, in-depth advising, training, and capital access.

 

'''The Landscape Canvas'''

[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nmKc1Llmvuw7_f9At6VgA1C9_9gUgKeumppByRZBjz8/edit#gid=741918377 [2016]]

[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pBo6DdLTWMh4yF9Cti4hb2ykUo02LKhECbMdpdJQwWk/edit#gid=1 [2017]] - Spring

[[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fZe66x8JRWUCKWa5Ian6lz3H9EJ2U_c6m-OZFJHEoxM/edit#gid=1610386034 2017]] - Fall

= Related Links =

'''- Worcester Polytechnic Institute'''

[[Worcester polytechnic institute student priorities|Worcester Polytechnic Student Priorities]] 2016

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Worcester_polytechnic_institute_student_priorities_UIF_Spring_2017 Worcester Polytechnic Student Priorities 2017]

'''Fall 2017 Change Project Website:'''

[https://aaalnajjar.wixsite.com/finalchangeproject https://aaalnajjar.wixsite.com/finalchangeproject]

'''- University Innovation Fellows''' '''Fall 2018:'''

[[Sara Fitzpatrick|Sara_Fitzpatrick]]

[[Nicholas Kratovil|Nicholas_Kratovil]]

[[Andrea_Claudio|Andrea_Claudio]]

'''Fall 2017:'''

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Abdulwahab_Alnajjar Abdulwahab Alnajjar]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Reynaldo_Duran Reynaldo Duran]

[https://app.novoed.com/#!/courses/stanford-uif-fall-2017/users/1315062 Valentina Zapata]

'''Spring 2017:'''

[[Erin Esco|Erin Esco]]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Chisom_Okafor Chisom Okafor]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Marouane_Smaili Marouane Smaili]

[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/Veronica_Soto Veronica Soto]

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Fellow:Andrea Claudio

2018-01-11T13:44:38Z

AClaudio:

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Currently a sophomore in Mechanical Engineering, passion, determination, and versatility are three words that describe me the best. Passionate for improving human-driven ecosystems that shape the form of our societal behavior. Determined to do research, learn, and apply knowledge for improvement of any system. Versatile to apply Engineering to the humanitarian aspect of our jobs and general relationships. Besides, eager to meet people and learn new perspectives on challenges and solutions.

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2018-01-11T13:42:41Z

AClaudio:

Fellow:Andrea Claudio

2018-01-11T13:29:20Z

AClaudio: Created page with "Currently a sophomore in Mechanical Engineering, passion, determination, and versatility are three words that describe me the best. Passionate for improving human-driven ecosy..."

Currently a sophomore in Mechanical Engineering, passion, determination, and versatility are three words that describe me the best. Passionate for improving human-driven ecosystems that shape the form of our societal behavior. Determined to do research, learn, and apply knowledge for improvement of any system. Versatile to apply Engineering to the humanitarian aspect of our jobs and general relationships. Besides, eager to meet people and learn new perspectives on challenges and solutions.

Organization:3 Day Startup

2018-01-11T13:08:04Z

AClaudio:

<span style="font-size:18pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">So, what is 3DS? <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">3 Day Startup (3DS) <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">is a student-founded organization that strives to activate entrepreneurial potential across the globe<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">by offering free, experiential entrepreneurship education for students in any field. The skills and experience acquired during<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">a three-day Startup weekend will prepare students to blossom in successful entrepreneurship ecosystems, especially<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">technology-based ventures. By connecting students, educators and industry leaders- 3DS fosters a network of growth and<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">has established an everlasting educational community that spans the globe!
<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">You might be asking yourself, “How can 3 days be enough to learn entrepreneurship?” As one of the world’s leading

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">entrepreneurial startup educators, the unique structure and experiential learning models employed by 3DS provide

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">necessary resources equivalent to 6-9 months of training, in just one weekend! During the three day course, approximately

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">40 students from various disciplines will guide their startup ideas through the design thinking process, culminating in a

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">final presentation to a board consisting of field experts and investors! 3DS provides participants with modules,

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">contacts, team-builders, and other accommodations such as meals and free server storage.

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">More specifically, the 3DS Startup weekend itinerary consists of:
<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Day 1: Targets Ideation, Team Formation, and the Lean Canvas module</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Day 2: Focuses on Customer Discovery, Rapid Prototyping, and Mentorship</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Day 3: Encompasses How to Pitch, Final Pitch, and Joining the Network.</li>
</ul>

 <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Please visit the website [http://3daystartup.org/about/ http://3daystartup.org/about/] or watch the following video

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">for more information: [http://youtu.be/HjtKebKyVp4 <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#1155cc; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">http://youtu.be/HjtKebKyVp4]

<span style="font-size:18pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Creating Success by Exploring YOUR Ideas<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">As a 501© nonprofit organization, 3 Day Startup delivers some of the best experiential entrepreneurship training with<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">educational programs that accomodate students from around the world! 3 Day Startup boasts a distinctly high success<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">rate, with sponsored events resulting in more successful startups than any other three day entrepreneurship event.<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Startup Weekend provides an exciting opportunity for entrepreneurs in the Tech & STEAM fields, and 3 Day Startup has<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">led to over 41 technology startups acquiring over $14 million in investments!<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre"><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">  <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">By offering a variety of events and courses such as economic development, skill-building, accelerator/competition<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">readiness- 3 Day Startup is tailored for high school and university students as well as those in the enterprise, intermediate<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">and professional phases. 3 Day Startup is sponsored by Microsoft and Rackspace, where students receive free technology<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">and server access for quick building! While focusing on tech startups, 3 day Startup is all-inclusive, and encourages<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">participation by all majors at the university level.<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre"><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">  <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">The 3DS Startup weekend is unlike anything you’ve experienced before! 3DS rents out work space for the entire three day<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">weekend and caters food and drinks, all while bringing together ~45 student participants and dozens of successful<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">entrepreneurs and investors. On day 1, the participants select the best startup ideas during a brainstorming session, and<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">then work throughout the weekend to deliver a prototype and pitch to investors on Sunday evening. With a focus on<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">learning-by-doing, 3DS encourages interdisciplinary teams to talk with real customers, and act in the microcosm of what<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">the startup world actually feels like.<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre"> <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Below is an example of a 3DS Startup weekend itinerary: <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Friday: <ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">2pm: meet & greet, split up into brainstorming groups</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">7pm: dinner & pitch ideas</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Decide on best idea(s), start working!</li>
</ul>
<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Saturday:<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Customer interaction, coding, market validation, business plans, logos, etc.</li>
</ul>
<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Sunday:<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">6pm: dinner & meet panelists</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">7pm: pitch startup(s) to panel</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Launch prototype, elect board</li>
</ul>
<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Note on equity<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">:<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">3DS non-profit organization will receive 0.5% of <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">dilutable <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">equity in any companies that are formed based around idea<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">s<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">presented during the final pitches, if a patent is sought and the company adheres to the structures of the FCC laws. T<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">he purpose of this is to protect ideas and founders by establishing a clear chain of legal ownership for the ideas.  The 3DS<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">organizers never profits  from any pf the work you do!<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">In addition to the Startup Weekend events held globally, 3 Day Startup annually hosts a 1- 2 week<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Entrepreneurship Exchange program. This year’s 3DS Exchange is being held in Austin, Texas and features<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">dozens of esteemed speakers and opportunities to connect with mentors, investors, teachers, and other<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">entrepreneurs. Aside from top-notch educational material, the 3DS Exchange provides students with global<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">networking opportunities and the chance to meet potential venture startup investors.
= <span style="font-size:18pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Host a Startup weekend at your Campus =

*<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">To begin planning a 3DS Startup weekend at your campus, please contact 3DS directly to receive
<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">guidance <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">and instruction throughout the process. Online forms to request an event partnership or<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">sponsorship are available<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">at: [http://3daystartup.org/contact-us/ http://3daystartup.org/contact-us/]<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">2 - 3 Months of organization time is<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">required to plan a successful event!<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">3DS offers a grant program- apply to subsidize the <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">costs and receive potential funding!</li>
</ul>
<ol style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">To secure your event- "Unlock" your university by having 50 interested people [http://3daystartup.org/find-your-university/ <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre"><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#1155cc; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">sign up]</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">3DS will contact you and provide a 3DS mentor to help organize the event.</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Begin planning the actual Startup weekend by securing a date and venue.</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Secure sponsorships to cover costs of food, t-shirts, and any other expenses.</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Recruit applicants - this should be occurring throughout the entire process!</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Find mentors and panelists to serve at the actual event.</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Host the event, and be thankful you’re so well prepared!</li>
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= <span style="font-size:23pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Contact Information =
<span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Madeline Vu, Program Manager  -    madeline@3daystartup.org  <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Cam Houser, CEO                            -    cam@3daystartup.org

Organization:3 Day Startup

2018-01-11T13:07:38Z

AClaudio:

<span style="font-size:18pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">So, what is 3DS? <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">3 Day Startup (3DS) <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">is a student-founded organization that strives to activate entrepreneurial potential across the globe<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">by offering free, experiential entrepreneurship education for students in any field. The skills and experience acquired during<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">a three-day Startup weekend will prepare students to blossom in successful entrepreneurship ecosystems, especially<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">technology-based ventures. By connecting students, educators and industry leaders- 3DS fosters a network of growth and<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">has established an everlasting educational community that spans the globe!
<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">You might be asking yourself, “How can 3 days be enough to learn entrepreneurship?” As one of the world’s leading

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">entrepreneurial startup educators, the unique structure and experiential learning models employed by 3DS provide

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">necessary resources equivalent to 6-9 months of training, in just one weekend! During the three day course, approximately

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">40 students from various disciplines will guide their startup ideas through the design thinking process, culminating in a

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">final presentation to a board consisting of field experts and investors! 3DS provides participants with modules,

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">contacts, team-builders, and other accommodations such as meals and free server storage.

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">More specifically, the 3DS Startup weekend itinerary consists of:
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<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Day 1: Targets Ideation, Team Formation, and the Lean Canvas module</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Day 2: Focuses on Customer Discovery, Rapid Prototyping, and Mentorship</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Day 3: Encompasses How to Pitch, Final Pitch, and Joining the Network.</li>
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 <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Please visit the website [http://3daystartup.org/about/ http://3daystartup.org/about/] or watch the following video

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">for more information: [http://youtu.be/HjtKebKyVp4 <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#1155cc; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">http://youtu.be/HjtKebKyVp4]

<span style="font-size:18pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Creating Success by Exploring YOUR Ideas<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">As a 501© nonprofit organization, 3 Day Startup delivers some of the best experiential entrepreneurship training with<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">educational programs that accomodate students from around the world! 3 Day Startup boasts a distinctly high success<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">rate, with sponsored events resulting in more successful startups than any other three day entrepreneurship event.<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Startup Weekend provides an exciting opportunity for entrepreneurs in the Tech & STEAM fields, and 3 Day Startup has<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">led to over 41 technology startups acquiring over $14 million in investments!<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre"><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">  <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">By offering a variety of events and courses such as economic development, skill-building, accelerator/competition<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">readiness- 3 Day Startup is tailored for high school and university students as well as those in the enterprise, intermediate<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">and professional phases. 3 Day Startup is sponsored by Microsoft and Rackspace, where students receive free technology<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">and server access for quick building! While focusing on tech startups, 3 day Startup is all-inclusive, and encourages<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">participation by all majors at the university level.<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre"><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">  <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">The 3DS Startup weekend is unlike anything you’ve experienced before! 3DS rents out work space for the entire three day<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">weekend and caters food and drinks, all while bringing together ~45 student participants and dozens of successful<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">entrepreneurs and investors. On day 1, the participants select the best startup ideas during a brainstorming session, and<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">then work throughout the weekend to deliver a prototype and pitch to investors on Sunday evening. With a focus on<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">learning-by-doing, 3DS encourages interdisciplinary teams to talk with real customers, and act in the microcosm of what<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">the startup world actually feels like.<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre"> <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Below is an example of a 3DS Startup weekend itinerary: <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Friday: <ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">2pm: meet & greet, split up into brainstorming groups</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">7pm: dinner & pitch ideas</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Decide on best idea(s), start working!</li>
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<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Saturday:<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Customer interaction, coding, market validation, business plans, logos, etc.</li>
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<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Sunday:<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">6pm: dinner & meet panelists</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">7pm: pitch startup(s) to panel</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Launch prototype, elect board</li>
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<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Note on equity<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">:<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">3DS non-profit organization will receive 0.5% of <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">dilutable <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">equity in any companies that are formed based around idea<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">s<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">presented during the final pitches, if a patent is sought and the company adheres to the structures of the FCC laws. T<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">he purpose of this is to protect ideas and founders by establishing a clear chain of legal ownership for the ideas.  The 3DS<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">organizers never profits  from any pf the work you do!<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">In addition to the Startup Weekend events held globally, 3 Day Startup annually hosts a 1- 2 week<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Entrepreneurship Exchange program. This year’s 3DS Exchange is being held in Austin, Texas and features<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">dozens of esteemed speakers and opportunities to connect with mentors, investors, teachers, and other<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">entrepreneurs. Aside from top-notch educational material, the 3DS Exchange provides students with global<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">networking opportunities and the chance to meet potential venture startup investors.
= <span style="font-size:18pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Host a Startup weekend at your Campus =

*<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">To begin planning a 3DS Startup weekend at your campus, please contact 3DS directly to receive
<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">guidance <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">and instruction throughout the process. Online forms to request an event partnership or<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">sponsorship are available<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">at: [http://3daystartup.org/contact-us/ http://3daystartup.org/contact-us/]<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">2 - 3 Months of organization time is<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">required to plan a successful event!<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">3DS offers a grant program- apply to subsidize the <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">costs and receive potential funding!</li>
</ul>
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<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">To secure your event- "Unlock" your university by having 50 interested people[http://3daystartup.org/find-your-university/ <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre"><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#1155cc; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">sign up]</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">3DS will contact you and provide a 3DS mentor to help organize the event.</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Begin planning the actual Startup weekend by securing a date and venue.</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Secure sponsorships to cover costs of food, t-shirts, and any other expenses.</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Recruit applicants - this should be occurring throughout the entire process!</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Find mentors and panelists to serve at the actual event.</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Host the event, and be thankful you’re so well prepared!</li>
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= <span style="font-size:23pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Contact Information =
<span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Madeline Vu, Program Manager  -    madeline@3daystartup.org  <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Cam Houser, CEO                            -    cam@3daystartup.org

Organization:3 Day Startup

2018-01-11T13:06:58Z

AClaudio:

<span style="font-size:18pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">So, what is 3DS? <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">3 Day Startup (3DS) <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">is a student-founded organization that strives to activate entrepreneurial potential across the globe<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">by offering free, experiential entrepreneurship education for students in any field. The skills and experience acquired during<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">a three-day Startup weekend will prepare students to blossom in successful entrepreneurship ecosystems, especially<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">technology-based ventures. By connecting students, educators and industry leaders- 3DS fosters a network of growth and<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">has established an everlasting educational community that spans the globe!
<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">You might be asking yourself, “How can 3 days be enough to learn entrepreneurship?” As one of the world’s leading

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">entrepreneurial startup educators, the unique structure and experiential learning models employed by 3DS provide

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">necessary resources equivalent to 6-9 months of training, in just one weekend! During the three day course, approximately

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">40 students from various disciplines will guide their startup ideas through the design thinking process, culminating in a

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">final presentation to a board consisting of field experts and investors! 3DS provides participants with modules,

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">contacts, team-builders, and other accommodations such as meals and free server storage.

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">More specifically, the 3DS Startup weekend itinerary consists of:
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<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Day 1: Targets Ideation, Team Formation, and the Lean Canvas module</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Day 2: Focuses on Customer Discovery, Rapid Prototyping, and Mentorship</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Day 3: Encompasses How to Pitch, Final Pitch, and Joining the Network.</li>
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 <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Please visit the website [http://3daystartup.org/about/ http://3daystartup.org/about/] or watch the following video

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">for more information: [http://youtu.be/HjtKebKyVp4 <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#1155cc; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">http://youtu.be/HjtKebKyVp4]

<span style="font-size:18pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Creating Success by Exploring YOUR Ideas<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">As a 501© nonprofit organization, 3 Day Startup delivers some of the best experiential entrepreneurship training with<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">educational programs that accomodate students from around the world! 3 Day Startup boasts a distinctly high success<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">rate, with sponsored events resulting in more successful startups than any other three day entrepreneurship event.<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Startup Weekend provides an exciting opportunity for entrepreneurs in the Tech & STEAM fields, and 3 Day Startup has<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">led to over 41 technology startups acquiring over $14 million in investments!<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre"><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">  <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">By offering a variety of events and courses such as economic development, skill-building, accelerator/competition<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">readiness- 3 Day Startup is tailored for high school and university students as well as those in the enterprise, intermediate<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">and professional phases. 3 Day Startup is sponsored by Microsoft and Rackspace, where students receive free technology<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">and server access for quick building! While focusing on tech startups, 3 day Startup is all-inclusive, and encourages<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">participation by all majors at the university level.<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre"><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">  <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">The 3DS Startup weekend is unlike anything you’ve experienced before! 3DS rents out work space for the entire three day<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">weekend and caters food and drinks, all while bringing together ~45 student participants and dozens of successful<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">entrepreneurs and investors. On day 1, the participants select the best startup ideas during a brainstorming session, and<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">then work throughout the weekend to deliver a prototype and pitch to investors on Sunday evening. With a focus on<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">learning-by-doing, 3DS encourages interdisciplinary teams to talk with real customers, and act in the microcosm of what<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">the startup world actually feels like.<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre"> <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Below is an example of a 3DS Startup weekend itinerary: <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Friday: <ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">2pm: meet & greet, split up into brainstorming groups</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">7pm: dinner & pitch ideas</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Decide on best idea(s), start working!</li>
</ul>
<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Saturday:<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Customer interaction, coding, market validation, business plans, logos, etc.</li>
</ul>
<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Sunday:<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">6pm: dinner & meet panelists</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">7pm: pitch startup(s) to panel</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Launch prototype, elect board</li>
</ul>
<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Note on equity<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">:<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">3DS non-profit organization will receive 0.5% of <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">dilutable <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">equity in any companies that are formed based around idea<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">s<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">presented during the final pitches, if a patent is sought and the company adheres to the structures of the FCC laws. T<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">he purpose of this is to protect ideas and founders by establishing a clear chain of legal ownership for the ideas.  The 3DS<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">organizers never profits  from any pf the work you do!<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">In addition to the Startup Weekend events held globally, 3 Day Startup annually hosts a 1- 2 week<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Entrepreneurship Exchange program. This year’s 3DS Exchange is being held in Austin, Texas and features<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">dozens of esteemed speakers and opportunities to connect with mentors, investors, teachers, and other<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">entrepreneurs. Aside from top-notch educational material, the 3DS Exchange provides students with global<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">networking opportunities and the chance to meet potential venture startup investors.
= <span style="font-size:18pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Host a Startup weekend at your Campus =

*<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">To begin planning a 3DS Startup weekend at your campus, please contact 3DS directly to receive
<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">guidance <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">and instruction throughout the process. Online forms to request an event partnership or<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">sponsorship are available<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">at: [http://3daystartup.org/contact-us/ http://3daystartup.org/contact-us/]<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">2 - 3 Months of organization time is<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">required to plan a successful event!<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">3DS offers a grant program- apply to subsidize the <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">costs and receive potential funding!</li>
</ul>
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<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">To secure your event- "Unlock" your university by having 50 interested people[http://3daystartup.org/find-your-university/ <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre"><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#1155cc; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">sign up]</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">3DS will contact you and provide a 3DS mentor to help organize the event.</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Begin planning the actual Startup weekend by securing a date and venue.</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Secure sponsorships to cover costs of food, t-shirts, and any other expenses.</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Recruit applicants - this should be occurring throughout the entire process!</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Find mentors and panelists to serve at the actual event.</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Host the event, and be thankful you’re so well prepared!</li>
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= <span style="font-size:23pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Contact Information =
<span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Madeline Vu, Program Manager  -    madeline@3daystartup.org  <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Cam Houser, CEO                            -    cam@3daystartup.org

Organization:3 Day Startup

2018-01-11T13:05:08Z

AClaudio:

<span style="font-size:18pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">So, what is 3DS?<span style="font-size:18pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre"> <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">3 Day Startup (3DS) <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">is a student-founded organization that strives to activate entrepreneurial potential across the globe<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre"><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">by offering free, experiential entrepreneurship education for students in any field. The skills and experience acquired during<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">a three-day Startup weekend will prepare students to blossom in successful entrepreneurship ecosystems, especially<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">technology-based ventures. By connecting students, educators and industry leaders- 3DS fosters a network of growth and<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">has established an everlasting educational community that spans the globe!<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">
<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">You might be asking yourself, “How can 3 days be enough to learn entrepreneurship?” As one of the world’s leading

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">entrepreneurial startup educators, the unique structure and experiential learning models employed by 3DS provide

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">necessary resources equivalent to 6-9 months of training, in just one weekend! During the three day course, approximately

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">40 students from various disciplines will guide their startup ideas through the design thinking process, culminating in a final presentation to a board consisting of field experts and investors! 3DS provides participants with modules, contacts, team-builders, and other accommodations such as meals and free server storage.

<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">More specifically, the 3DS Startup weekend itinerary consists of:
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<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Day 1: Targets Ideation, Team Formation, and the Lean Canvas module</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Day 2: Focuses on Customer Discovery, Rapid Prototyping, and Mentorship</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Day 3: Encompasses How to Pitch, Final Pitch, and Joining the Network.</li>
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 <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Please visit the website [http://3daystartup.org/about/ http://3daystartup.org/about/] or watch the following video for more information: [http://youtu.be/HjtKebKyVp4 <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#1155cc; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">http://youtu.be/HjtKebKyVp4]
<span style="font-size:18pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Creating Success by Exploring YOUR Ideas<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">As a 501© nonprofit organization, 3 Day Startup delivers some of the best experiential entrepreneurship training with<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">educational programs that accomodate students from around the world! 3 Day Startup boasts a distinctly high success<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">rate, with sponsored events resulting in more successful startups than any other three day entrepreneurship event.<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Startup Weekend provides an exciting opportunity for entrepreneurs in the Tech & STEAM fields, and 3 Day Startup has<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">led to over 41 technology startups acquiring over $14 million in investments!<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre"><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">       <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">    <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">By offering a variety of events and courses such as economic development, skill-building, accelerator/competition readiness- 3 Day Startup is tailored for high school and university students as well as those in the enterprise, intermediate and professional phases. 3 Day Startup is sponsored by Microsoft and Rackspace, where students receive free technology and server access for quick building! While focusing on tech startups, 3 day Startup is all-inclusive, and encourages participation by all majors at the university level.<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">    <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">The 3DS Startup weekend is unlike anything you’ve experienced before! 3DS rents out work space for the entire three day weekend and caters food and drinks, all while bringing together ~45 student participants and dozens of successful entrepreneurs and investors. On day 1, the participants select the best startup ideas during a brainstorming session, and then work throughout the weekend to deliver a prototype and pitch to investors on Sunday evening. With a focus on learning-by-doing, 3DS encourages interdisciplinary teams to talk with real customers, and act in the microcosm of what the startup world actually feels like. <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Below is an example of a 3DS Startup weekend itinerary: <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Friday: <ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">2pm: meet & greet, split up into brainstorming groups</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">7pm: dinner & pitch ideas</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Decide on best idea(s), start working!</li>
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<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Saturday:<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Customer interaction, coding, market validation, business plans, logos, etc.</li>
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<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Sunday:<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">6pm: dinner & meet panelists</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">7pm: pitch startup(s) to panel</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Launch prototype, elect board</li>
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<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Note on equity<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">:<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">3DS non-profit organization will receive 0.5% of <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">dilutable <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">equity in any companies that are formed based around idea<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">s<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">presented during the final pitches, if a patent is sought and the company adheres to the structures of the FCC laws. T<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">he purpose of this is to protect ideas and founders by establishing a clear chain of legal ownership for the ideas.  The 3DS<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">organizers never profits  from any pf the work you do!<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre"><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">In addition to the Startup Weekend events held globally, 3 Day Startup annually hosts a 1- 2 week<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Entrepreneurship Exchange program. This year’s 3DS Exchange is being held in Austin, Texas and features<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">dozens of esteemed speakers and opportunities to connect with mentors, investors, teachers, and other<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">entrepreneurs. Aside from top-notch educational material, the 3DS Exchange provides students with global<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">networking opportunities and the chance to meet potential venture startup investors.
= <span style="font-size:18pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Host a Startup weekend at your Campus =

*<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">To begin planning a 3DS Startup weekend at your campus, please contact 3DS directly to receive
<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre"><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">guidance <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">and instruction throughout the process. Online forms to request an event partnership or<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">sponsorship are available<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">at: [http://3daystartup.org/contact-us/ http://3daystartup.org/contact-us/]<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">2 - 3 Months of organization time is<span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">required to plan a successful event!<ul style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">3DS offers a grant program- apply to subsidize the <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">costs and receive potential funding!</li>
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<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">To secure your event- "Unlock" your university by having 50 interested people[http://3daystartup.org/find-your-university/ <span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre"><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#1155cc; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">sign up]</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">3DS will contact you and provide a 3DS mentor to help organize the event.</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Begin planning the actual Startup weekend by securing a date and venue.</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Secure sponsorships to cover costs of food, t-shirts, and any other expenses.</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Recruit applicants - this should be occurring throughout the entire process!</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Find mentors and panelists to serve at the actual event.</li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Host the event, and be thankful you’re so well prepared!</li>
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= <span style="font-size:23pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:700; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip:none; text-decoration-skip-ink:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Contact Information =
<span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Madeline Vu, Program Manager  -    madeline@3daystartup.org  <span style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Calibri; color:#000000; background-color:transparent; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre">Cam Houser, CEO                            -    cam@3daystartup.org