N E W S R E L E A S E
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 21, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Jami Fawcett
(805) 540-8929
jami@getthewordout-llc.com
Softec Sponsors San Luis Obispo's First Startup Weekend
San Luis Obispo, Calif., December 2011 - San Luis Obispo's first Startup Weekend is on track to prove that a shaky economy is no match for great ideas and passionate people.
Softec, the Central Coast Software and Technology Association, is proud to sponsor this event and encourage our membership to participate. Organized by a dedicated group of Cal Poly students, Startup Weekend SLO will take place on campus from January 20-22. Both students and community members are encouraged to attend; registration is open now.
Over the course of one weekend, participants will pitch ideas, listen to speakers, form groups and create a practical business model - all in 54 hours. Ideally, they will have the tools and the team to launch their own startup by Sunday evening.
"Part of Softec's mission is to promote entrepreneurship and creativity in our community, and Startup Weekend is a great forum for ideas and innovation," said Russ Levanway, Softec's President. "Some of the startups that result from the weekend could bring jobs and career opportunities to our region."
As one of Startup Weekend's key organizers, Chris Petersilge hopes to see participants from a variety of majors as well as the San Luis Obispo community. Local business owners and entrepreneurs allow for the exchange of wisdom and ideas through cross-generational collaboration.
Investors too would be wise to attend - Cal Poly students and alumni have launched businesses like Jamba Juice and Punchd, a smartphone app that was recently acquired by Google.
Participants can register or find more information at slo.startupweekend.org or Startup Weekend SLO's Facebook Group; students can get a discount by using the code "STUDENT2".
About Softec:
The Central Coast Software and Technology Association (Softec) is a non-profit networking, advocacy and education organization for the technology community on the Central Coast of California. Softec helps businesses and individuals establish contacts and share experience and technical knowledge through special events. www.softec.org
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