757 Startup Studios and Assembly are gearing up for the 757 Build Weekend, a hackathon-style event taking place from August 4th to 6th, 2023. This event offers students, entrepreneurs, and professionals a chance to bring their innovative ideas to life over a dynamic weekend of brainstorming, building, and pitching. Participants will have the opportunity to learn, experiment, and collaborate, with their creations being assessed by a panel of experts and investors. The event also includes a variety of workshops and networking opportunities, all aimed at simulating the entrepreneurial journey. Although the competition requires all projects to be new, no-code tools are encouraged. With free participation and priceless experience, the 757 Build Weekend is a great opportunity for anyone looking to challenge themselves and engage with the community.
Introduction
By Tim Ryan
757 Startup Studios and Assembly are excited to announce the upcoming 757 Build Weekend ᴮᴱᵀᴬ, taking place from August 4th to 6th, 2023 at the 757 Startup Studios on the Assembly Campus in Norfolk, VA. This hackathon-style event is more than just a competition; it’s a platform for ideas to come alive.
Event Details
Students, entrepreneurs, and professionals are all invited to roll up their sleeves, harness their creativity, and immerse themselves in the world of innovation over a dynamic weekend. With a mixture of technical and non-technical talent, the event is designed to simulate the entrepreneurial journey – from initial brainstorming to the final pitch.
Opportunities
You are invited to build anything, no matter how groundbreaking or wacky, your ideas may be. Whether you’re an AI enthusiast or a coding novice, you’ll have the chance to learn, experiment, and collaborate. Every idea will be assessed by our panel of experts and investors who are eager to see your creative genius in action.
Event Schedule
The schedule is packed with workshops (Design, Low Code/No Code, Pitching, LLMs and AI, Coding an MVP) and ample build time. The Assembly campus will be open from 8am-11pm during the build. The event will culminate in a final pitch session, followed by an award ceremony to add a touch of adrenaline.
Preparation
But it’s not just about the event itself. After application acceptance, participants can get a head start on team formation and idea brainstorming via our Discord and Google Spreadsheet. Remember, teams are capped at six members, and the registration deadline is August 1st.
Guidelines
To ensure an even playing field, all projects must be new, and the use of past projects or pre-existing code is prohibited. But don’t worry, no-code tools are encouraged, make sure to deliver more than slides or interactive wireframes!
Networking
We also host a pre-event mixer for all accepted participants. It’s a fantastic chance to network, meet potential teammates, and gear up for the excitement to come.
Conclusion
Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with the community, challenge yourself, and turn your innovative ideas into reality.
Apply to participate
It’s time to build! Remember, participation is free, but the experience is priceless.
Take the first step towards transforming your creative visions into reality at the 757 Build Weekend.
Question & Answer
1. Who can participate in the 757 Build Weekend?
Students, entrepreneurs, and professionals are all invited to participate in the 757 Build Weekend.
2. What can participants expect at the event?
Participants can expect a dynamic weekend of brainstorming, building, pitching, workshops, and networking opportunities.
3. Are there any restrictions on project ideas?
All projects must be new, and the use of past projects or pre-existing code is prohibited. However, no-code tools are encouraged.
