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OK so because of my work locations and twitter I keep pretty up to date on what is happening with Bloomington Startup Weekend (or BSW). Interestingly I have not as of right now signed up.
Here’s why I haven’t yet: It’s a huge time commitment in some ways. I get very little time with my family anyway, so I don’t want to miss out on that. I won’t be there for Sunday, I don’t work on Sunday, it is a rare social function that I attend on Sundays (last Sunday being an exception for a little get together for Chinese New Year). I don’t attend work or school functions on Sunday, it’s just how I feel about the Sabbath, and I always ask my colleagues to respect that, and I will always do my best to respect your beliefs as they intersect with our interactions. I’m so busy with my capstone and grant work, let alone my coursework, that I don’t think I can fit another thing in.
Here’s why I WANT to sign up: It’s only ONE weekend, or in my case Friday evening and Saturday. Start-ups are fun and exciting. I love design and business, I’ve been involved with start-ups before, pitched to VCs and loved it. I LOVE the idea of BSW, and if when it happens next year I’ll be there with bells on, well at least with great anticipation. Designing something, something that will, at least to some extent, get built and right away is great. I’m sure it will be a great experience.
In short I think that anyone who has an interest, they may be a few spots still left. Sign up today!