Startup Weekend Des Moines @SWDesMoines
Build ideas into reality during this thrilling weekend of innovation 💡 🏗️ 🚀 March 28-30th, 2025 StartupWeekendDSM.com Des Moines, Iowa Joined January 2011-
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Exciting news! We’re thrilled to announce that Kaylee Williams will be our facilitator for Startup Weekend DSM! Kaylee brings incredible energy and expertise to help guide participants through an unforgettable weekend of innovation and collaboration. Link in bio for tickets!
Dear March, No snow…please. Thanks😅
Back again for 2025! Let’s see if we can do without the blizzard this year!
@adamvietDSM That’s the goal 😅
💡Mark your calendars for Techstars Startup Weekend 2025 from March 28th to 30th at Maple Studios in West Des Moines, Iowa. We hope to see everyone with fresh ideas this spring to ensure the warmest outcome! Register using the link in the bio. Stay tuned for more updates.
Congratulations to all the winners at our statewide Venture School Launch Day. #IowaJPEC #VentureSchool READ MORE bit.ly/3XnhoTy
Last chance to see these amazing professionals who are at the top of their game. Andre Wright - Fashion Activism. Charise Flynn - From $0 to $1M & beyond: Tips/Tricks for High-Growth Success. Scott Selix - The Power of Why: How Purpose & People Drive Success. #EntreFEST2024
i got a buddy pass for @_nightsweekends s5. anyone wanna join? it's fun and you'll get better at building stuff. dm me.
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Very excited to put this story out today, particularly because the idea came from observations in the community by Colleen Kinsey and Brandon Rockow after hosting Techstars Startup Weekend DSM. Thanks to all those who supported this story: @InkedByDW @BENovator continued below:
In today’s cover story, event organizers and entrepreneurs reflect on the new era in-person entrepreneurial events are operating in, including changes from the pandemic and new events emerging in the community. Read the full story: businessrecord.com/a-new-era-for-…
This Wednesday, you'll hear from Act Write Here! Where writers can find a voice and actors can find the words. From pen to performance, Act Write Here takes creative collaboration to a new level by connecting actors and writers in a virtual table read to create art.
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Was excited to catch @SWDesMoines hosted at @MapleStudiosDSM this weekend! So many rockstars all around. Kudos to all who supported the event and to all the amazing participants creating new businesses and concepts to improve the status quo as we know it!
Whatta way to enjoy snowmageddon ☃️ @StartupWeekend 💚 #TSDemoDay 🚀
.@SWDesMoines will bring designers, developers, marketers and startup enthusiasts together to share ideas, form teams and launch startups from Jan. 12-14. Register for the upcoming events at @MapleStudiosDSM: ow.ly/yqO150QpfCf. #DSMUSA
🌟Calling all startup enthusiasts, designers, developers, & mentors! Techstars @SWDesMoines is open to all who want to explore entrepreneurship. THIS weekend - January 12-14. For more info, visit startupweekenddsm.com 🚀 #DSMInnovation #TechStartup
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