Have you heard about the Lean Startup movement yet? Listen up... this is a profound concept that's having a major impact on how companies are being built, funded and scaled, and Obtiva is getting involved.
Lean Startup principles, conceptualized in 2008 by Eric Ries, are based on less waste, speed to market and a disciplined approach to testing new products and ideas. The movement has gained momentum and interest, and a series of Lean Startup Machine events puts the principles in action in New York, San Francisco and now Chicago.
Lean Startup Machine Chicago is a weekend-long competition Nov. 5-7. Obtiva Founder and President Kevin Taylor has been named one of four keynote presenters and judges that will select a winning startup business concept following an intense weekend of business development. This is a highly sought-after speaking gig and Kevin is enthusiastically looking forward to being a part of the event.
It kicks off with six-minute pitches and presentations. Participants then select ideas and form teams to work on their project for the next 52 hours. On Sunday, teams pitch their business and Minimum Viable Product to a panel of judges for cash awards and mentoring. The event is limited to 60 participants.
The other keynoters and judges are Brant Cooper, a leading advocate of the Lean Startup movement; Patrick Vlaskovits, co-author of The Entrepreneur's Guide to Customer Development; and virtual speaker Eric Ries, creator of the Lean Startup methodology and author of the blog Startup Lessons Learned.
Registration is $50 and is open to the first 60 registrants. The event is not-for-profit and registration fees are used to cover expenses and the winning cash prize.
Want to get involved in the Lean Startup Movement? Lean Startup Weekend Chicago website is here; There’s a Chicago Lean Startup Circle, and the Lean Startup Wiki is here.
