Comments on: StartupWeekend - This is just wacky enough that I have to be a part of it http://www.coloradostartups.com/2007/06/07/startupweekend-this-is-just-wacky-enough-that-i-have-to-be-a-part-of-it/ The Startup Blog Network Sat, 05 Jul 2008 09:43:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Mike http://www.coloradostartups.com/2007/06/07/startupweekend-this-is-just-wacky-enough-that-i-have-to-be-a-part-of-it/#comment-1188 Mike Sat, 09 Jun 2007 05:34:05 +0000 http://ColoradoStartups.com/2007/06/07/startupweekend-this-is-just-wacky-enough-that-i-have-to-be-a-part-of-it/#comment-1188 Man, this is the coolest idea ever. Unfortunately I am totally banned from Colorado for a while. If you start this in NY I am in. Man, this is the coolest idea ever. Unfortunately I am totally banned from Colorado for a while. If you start this in NY I am in.

]]> By: Al Sam http://www.coloradostartups.com/2007/06/07/startupweekend-this-is-just-wacky-enough-that-i-have-to-be-a-part-of-it/#comment-1187 Al Sam Sat, 09 Jun 2007 01:47:50 +0000 http://ColoradoStartups.com/2007/06/07/startupweekend-this-is-just-wacky-enough-that-i-have-to-be-a-part-of-it/#comment-1187 @Dan. I agree with you. Too many weddings on 07-07-07. Maybe we can get David to reschedule :) @Dan. I agree with you. Too many weddings on 07-07-07. Maybe we can get David to reschedule :)

]]> By: David Cohen http://www.coloradostartups.com/2007/06/07/startupweekend-this-is-just-wacky-enough-that-i-have-to-be-a-part-of-it/#comment-1186 David Cohen Fri, 08 Jun 2007 14:43:39 +0000 http://ColoradoStartups.com/2007/06/07/startupweekend-this-is-just-wacky-enough-that-i-have-to-be-a-part-of-it/#comment-1186 @Dave - well, yes, and no. it's hard to pick a platform without an idea. but yes, it would be more "efficient". i think part of the fun is we'll just vote and maybe people will have to learn some stuff or help with other pieces using what they know. @Dave - well, yes, and no. it’s hard to pick a platform without an idea. but yes, it would be more “efficient”. i think part of the fun is we’ll just vote and maybe people will have to learn some stuff or help with other pieces using what they know.

]]> By: Dan http://www.coloradostartups.com/2007/06/07/startupweekend-this-is-just-wacky-enough-that-i-have-to-be-a-part-of-it/#comment-1185 Dan Fri, 08 Jun 2007 01:50:48 +0000 http://ColoradoStartups.com/2007/06/07/startupweekend-this-is-just-wacky-enough-that-i-have-to-be-a-part-of-it/#comment-1185 If only I could convince people to reschedule their wedding for the following weekend... If only I could convince people to reschedule their wedding for the following weekend…

]]> By: Andrew http://www.coloradostartups.com/2007/06/07/startupweekend-this-is-just-wacky-enough-that-i-have-to-be-a-part-of-it/#comment-1184 Andrew Thu, 07 Jun 2007 19:37:10 +0000 http://ColoradoStartups.com/2007/06/07/startupweekend-this-is-just-wacky-enough-that-i-have-to-be-a-part-of-it/#comment-1184 Was working on a very similar project called Camp Bootstap - but it was to be a summer camp in a very large house filled with the same type of crew. I'm in for sure, this would be an excellent sample to see if the idea can scale. Was working on a very similar project called Camp Bootstap - but it was to be a summer camp in a very large house filled with the same type of crew. I’m in for sure, this would be an excellent sample to see if the idea can scale.

]]> By: Dave http://www.coloradostartups.com/2007/06/07/startupweekend-this-is-just-wacky-enough-that-i-have-to-be-a-part-of-it/#comment-1183 Dave Thu, 07 Jun 2007 18:24:25 +0000 http://ColoradoStartups.com/2007/06/07/startupweekend-this-is-just-wacky-enough-that-i-have-to-be-a-part-of-it/#comment-1183 Now this idea, I do like. But a logistical question -- wouldn't it be wise to at least pick a technology platform ahead of time? Otherwise, I foresee a Java guy, a LAMP guy, a Rails guy, a .NET guy, etc, all working together, with one expert doing 80% of the work while the other 20% try to scour through reference manuals, madly trying to keep up. Likewise, if the idea needs some specialized infrastructure, has anyone donated a host that can be customized as required? But aside from that, I see no reason this would not work. Getting something running in a weekend isn't the real challenge here -- it is making that something continue to run after the weekend, and have staying power longer than what the blogs will provide. Now this idea, I do like.

But a logistical question — wouldn’t it be wise to at least pick a technology platform ahead of time? Otherwise, I foresee a Java guy, a LAMP guy, a Rails guy, a .NET guy, etc, all working together, with one expert doing 80% of the work while the other 20% try to scour through reference manuals, madly trying to keep up.

Likewise, if the idea needs some specialized infrastructure, has anyone donated a host that can be customized as required?

But aside from that, I see no reason this would not work. Getting something running in a weekend isn’t the real challenge here — it is making that something continue to run after the weekend, and have staying power longer than what the blogs will provide.

]]> By: David Duey http://www.coloradostartups.com/2007/06/07/startupweekend-this-is-just-wacky-enough-that-i-have-to-be-a-part-of-it/#comment-1182 David Duey Thu, 07 Jun 2007 17:51:46 +0000 http://ColoradoStartups.com/2007/06/07/startupweekend-this-is-just-wacky-enough-that-i-have-to-be-a-part-of-it/#comment-1182 Abso-freakin'-lutely cool! Abso-freakin’-lutely cool!

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