As part of the new Upstart Memphis initiative focused on fueling women’s innovation and entrepreneurship, LaunchMemphis and Upstart Memphis present a special edition of the signature 48 Hour Launch. Entrepreneurs, developers and diverse professionals converge to launch innovative concepts and build the companies of tomorrow.
Are you a woman with an innovative idea and an entrepreneurial streak? You have two minutes on Friday night to pitch your concept and inspire the crowd. If successful you’ll get to publicly introduce your new company on Sunday evening.
More interested in applying your professional skills toward a goal that fuels economic development and elevates creative talent? Then vote for your favorite pitch, join a team and dive into development. Startups need marketers, lawyers, accountants, graphic designers, developers, and UX specialists. In short, they need you.
Please note: while we’re kickstarting women’s owned businesses, we invite men and women of all skills and backgrounds to be part of the teams that build these companies of tomorrow.
On Sunday evening each proud albeit exhausted team will present its business to the community. For every 20 attendees we create opportunity for another startup to be built. And the more entrepreneurs we recruit, the higher the chances of discovering bold, audacious ideas with high growth potential.
More than community engagement, this event fosters true community investment. Where else for only 48 hours and $40 can you:
– Launch brand new tech-supported companies, contributing toward our local innovation economy and creating jobs;
– Learn by doing, experiencing firsthand entrepreneurial principles that can be applied to any endeavor or work environment;
– Connect with like-minded and talented professionals, developing your network;
– Play an active role in Memphis’ entrepreneurial community, volunteering your current skills while learning new ones;
– Eat and drink well, including all meals and copious amounts of coffee and Red Bull; and
– Be a part of something this collaborative, creative and cool?!
So what are you waiting for? Register today for the one and only 48 Hour Launch, and get ready to spend your weekend doing something extraordinary- building both companies and community.
