New York Fashion Week kicks off, TechCrunch is calling for startups, Mardi Gras shouldn’t disappoint, Speed dating for startups in Cleveland, MakerBot offers 3D printing classes, Valentine’s Day sparks ire in those you don’t love, a startup event for those “everywhere else”… This week’s notable news and startup events for young treps:
1. At Fashion Week, the claws come out: Check out the latest looks from the runway. But please, ladies, don’t fight! The New York Times take a look at fashion shows’ shrinking front rows. (New York City, Feb. 9 – 14)
2. Staying lean and mean: The Cal Poly Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship is hosting a free forum, offering tips for keeping your business agile and innovative as it scales up. Speakers include industry professionals and the winning teams from Startup Weekend San Luis Obispo. (San Luis Obispo, Feb. 11)
3. State of our union? The President will likely renew his calls for increased gun controls, immigration reforms and making a firmer commitment to deficit reduction. He may also offer proposals for job creation, reducing U.S. dependence on foreign oil and promoting education. (Washington, D.C., Feb. 12)
4. It’s a pitch-off! TechCrunch is looking for 800 “tech-enthused” companies to apply for their Disrupt Pitch-Off, a hip-fire competition pitting the most innovative and ‘disruptive’ tech products in NY. Each team has 60 seconds to sell their ideas in the hopes of strutting their stuff at the Disrupt NY event in late April. Highlights include, “booze, tech talk, pitches, and some good old-fashioned fun.” (New York City, Feb. 12)
5. Boomtown, Bourbon Street: If the latest Super Bowl was any indication, this week’s Mardi Gras festivities will surely be a boon to the Big Easy. One survey suggested that the Super Bowl alone generated $185 million in direct visitor spending on things like lodging and beer. (New Orleans, Feb. 12)
6. Speed dating for startups: The COSE SWAP 34/Power Networking frenzy promises 34 new contacts in 90 minutes in a speed-dating style networking event. You have two minutes to present your idea to judges at one table then move on to the next. I thought speed dating was tough! (Cleveland, Feb. 12)
7. Prepare for the unexpected: Get prepared with ‘Prepare My Business’ a free educational webinar from the Small Business Administration. See how to reduce your business’ risk and speed up the recovery in the event of a disaster. (Online, Feb. 13)
8. A day for love? Though traditionally a holiday for celebrating the ones you love, Valentine’s Day has also become a day to show the ones you don’t love just how much. And here’s a switch, it’s become a booming business. Enter: the Zombie Teddy Bear. (Feb. 14)
9. All about 3D printing: If you know anything about 3D printing you’ve heard the name MakerBot Industries. This startup put the power of 3D printing into a package that was small and affordable — possibly forever changing manufacturing. Since opening their first retail store in NYC, MakerBot has started offering classes, teaching everything you need to know about 3D printing. (New York City, Feb. 15)
10. For treps outside NY and the Valley: For entrepreneurs not in Silicon Valley or New York the startup process can be much more difficult. Everywhereelse.co uses keynotes, panels and parties to connect entrepreneurs and inspire growth among the startup culture “everywhere else.” (Memphis, Feb. 10 – 12)
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