TechStars Startup Weekend Fort Worth Ignites Innovation and Entrepreneurship Fire from November 15-17, 2024

Fort Worth, TX – November 6, 2024, 9:00 am – TechStars Startup Weekend Fort Worth (#SWSF24) will energize the North Texas entrepreneurial scene from November 15-17, 2024. Hosted at Tarrant County College’s Trinity River-East Campus (TREC), 245 East Belknap, Fort Worth, TX 76102, this high-energy, 54-hour event focuses on team-building and the launch of new business ideas. 

Startup Weekend Fort Worth is a hands-on workshop designed to immerse participants in the entrepreneurial journey, with attendees forming teams on Friday evening to work on a concept, develop a prototype, and present their vision to a panel of judges by Sunday evening. It’s just one intensive weekend of fun and support. ”Great event! It’s more like a dolphin tank than a shark tank,” notes Cameron Cushman, well-known area startup activist, and current lead at 1 Million Cups Fort Worth, “This is a low risk way to find out if you are an entrepreneur.” 

Title Sponsor Tarrant County College hosts this event for the third year led by Richard Chance, Dean of Lifestyle and Community Learning at TCC. #SWFW24 is thankful to all its sponsors including BRV Media, PKC Legal and HSC Next. This year, Startup Weekend Fort Worth also serves as the kickoff event for Global Entrepreneurship Week in North Texas, an international celebration of innovation and entrepreneurial collaboration. Participants can network with like-minded individuals, and receive insights from industry leaders, creating an ideal environment to turn ideas into viable business ventures.

About Techstars – A pre-seed investor that provides access to capital, mentorship, and other support for early-stage entrepreneurs. The worldwide network helps entrepreneurs succeed through accelerator programs and venture capital funds as well as by connecting startups, investors, corporations, and cities to help build thriving startup communities. TechStars has invested in more than 4000+ early-stage startups and a diverse portfolio of over 9000+ founders with a $110.6B all-time accelerator portfolio market cap..techstars.com

About Tarrant County College - One of the nation’s largest higher education institutions and boasts the second lowest tuition of Texas’ Top 10 community colleges. A comprehensive two-year college with six campuses in Tarrant County and online classes, TCC offers a range of opportunities for learners of all ages and backgrounds, including Associate of Arts and Associate of Applied Science degrees; workforce and economic development programs; technical and skilled trades programs; and customized training for area businesses and corporations. tccd.edu

To participate in or sponsor Startup Weekend Fort Worth 2024 please visit SWFortWorth.com 

DIRECT CONTACTS:

Aaron Melven 817-565-2165  melvenac@gmail.com

Allen Crowley 682-367-9751  ReadAllenCrowley@gmail.com