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Startup Weekend: Miami University

Author: ferritn | Posted: Jan 24 2012 9:30 am | Follow |
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February 17, 2012

February 19, 2012

Benton Hall, Miami University

Startup Weekend engages a highly motivated group of Miami University students who want to learn what it takes to start a business in one weekend. All undergraduate students are welcome to participate whether you have an idea or just want to work on a business startup team to understand the ‘how-to’ of launching a business. Startup Weekend MU is a 48 hour immersion event that builds companies, teams, and insight.

For More Information, Registration, and the Weekend’s Agenda:

http://muohio.startupweekend.org/

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