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We never got paid our UIUC StartupWeekend winnings, even after emailing the organizers countless times. Yes it's more about the connections and experience over
by lopatin 15y ago
We never got paid our UIUC StartupWeekend winnings, even after emailing the organizers countless times. Yes it's more about the connections and experience over the prize money, but just a fair warning.
- ohashi 15y agoEach event is put on by a set of organizers, I would look at it slightly more from a franchise perspective. It's probably not Startup Weekend's fault. I've been an organizer before and I am sorry you didn't get what you won; but don't go for prizes. I've organized and been a participant, I've never seen any 'substantial' prizes other than some fun stuff. The last one in Washington DC I think had some Think Geek stuff like a lightsaber. But that's not why you go to these events. It should only be about the experience and building something. If there happens to be a prize, that's gravy.