Startup Weekend: How to Take a Company From Concept to Creation in 54 Hours

by Marc Nager, Clint Nelsen, Franck Nouyrigat

Tested principles for transforming an idea into a fully operational company Startup Weekend―the organization behind 54-hour events where developers, designers, marketers, and startup enthusiasts come together to share ideas, form teams, build products, and create startups―has spawned both a global initiative in entrepreneurship as well as numerous successful startups. Startup Weekend, the book, contains best practices, lessons learned, and empowering examples derived from the organization's experiences for individuals and small organizations to follow as they launch businesses. Each of the key beliefs outlined has been tested by Startup Weekend and has yielded powerful results. The principles described in each chapter will give any business idea a greater chance for success. Apply these simple actionable principles to launch your own startup revolution.

Genres: Business, Startup, Entrepreneurship, Nonfiction

208 pages, Hardcover

First published October 5, 2011

Reviews

[Philipp · Rating 2 out of 5]

It doesn't really show you, how to take your company "from concept to creation in 54 hours". Actually it is a 200 pages marketing marathon, that shows how "awesome" startup weekends must be. Each chapter presents new people, that will tell you, that they've met very interesting people and what not. Wouldn't recommend it.

[Melinda · Rating 3 out of 5]

It might have been a more enjoyable read for someone who isn't already steeped in Entrepreneurial thoughts and processes. I found it to be more useful about half way through, but it would have probably been faster if they had spent less time jabbering on about examples and more time talking about the process of Startup Weekend. Once they finally got to the meat and potatoes, I felt the book had more value. If you're already into rapid group ideation, you might want to skim the book for details and then start reading with more intent about half way through chapter 4. However, pay attention to the diagrams and charts, those are good the whole way through.

[Zabari Saad · Rating 4 out of 5]

très bon livre qui présante les startup weekend en USa(avant 2012) et présente le temoignage des gens qui ont pu trouvé des partenaire ou des investisserus de leurs projet.le le recommande qu participant des startup weekend

[Felipe Barreiros · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not what I was actually looking for, but it is a good book to know how Startup Weekend works and the kind of projects/vibe that the event creates

[Tad · Rating 2 out of 5]

Startup weekend is essentially a feel-good pitch of the Startup Weekend events. It contains relatively little new information about actually building a start-up, a team, or a product. It occasionally flirts with interesting statistics about the events, but doesn't delve into much beyond giving some inspirational and pointed stories about participants at some of the events. Information about building start-ups is better found in other sources, and motivation for building a start-up is also somewhat wanting. On the plus side the book is relatively short, clocking in at about 150 pages, so it is not a huge time investment at least.

[Jm Rollins · Rating 2 out of 5]

In the end, I found the book to be more of a commercial and less about content. Decent information, and I love the concept, but more time was spent on how great the team, experience, the culture, etc., etc. is the was spent on the mechanics of learning-by-doing. A section on how to organize a weekend would have been great, especially since the closest scheduled startup weekend is two states away.

[Alexandre · Rating 2 out of 5]

Não sei pq ainda me ponho a ler essas porcarias...

[K R · Rating 1 out of 5]

This might be because i had different expectations, but you're essentially paying to read Startup Weekend's promotional material. It's got some stories which is the only reason it's getting a star otherwise it'd get zero.

[Ginny · Rating 2 out of 5]

While I found some useful information, I felt like I was being sold to and this book really just skimmed the surface of what it takes to "take a company from Consept to Creation in 54 Hours." The takeaway could easily have been presented in a tri-fold brochure. I probably would have reviewed this at a 3 if this was less of an infomercial or if the title was less misleading.

[Christian Allen · Rating 4 out of 5]

More a cheerleader book for Startup Weekend events than a how-to-guide, but a good read and pretty light as well. It essentially only outlines what happens at SWs, but does make a good case for attending in person. Most definitely a new approach to entrepreneurship, and one that allows for both the seasoned business professional as well neophytes alike.

[Ro · Rating 4 out of 5]

certainly a book worth reading for those who are thinking about taking a leap of faith into the entrepreneurial world. A peptalk for those just starting out and that have had a few drawbacks. It most certainly talks about the philosophy behind the while venue, though I wish it talked more about building a startup, this is definitely a must read

[Michael Slavin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I did not know startup weekend existed, now I do. I recommend anyone one who wants to expand their horizons read this and then attend a start up weekend. It is very inexpensive to go and only takes one weekend. You meet new people and get to experience putting together a business idea and presenting it to judges. You do not need special skills or to be tech oriented to enjoy this.

[Jamie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book isn't so much a "how to" guide for startups as much as it is a handbook for Startup Weekend. Useful if you're planning to attend one of those events, not so much for gaining insight into launching a startup.

[Alan Tavares · Rating 4 out of 5]

Li antes da participação de um Startup Weekend buscando aprender mais sobre o evento e como interagir com o pessoal que lá estava.
Mas fui surpreendido pois não esperava aprender bastante com os casos que são ilustrados no livro.

[Silvina Z. · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is motivational and open minded to any startup weekend organizer. I highly recommend this book for anybody that is organizing an entrepreneurial event in their community or planning to do so.

[Sabs · Rating 4 out of 5]

Though it mostly reads as an infomercial encouraging you to attend a local "Startup Weekend" event, it makes some great points about entering the entrepreneurial world and the current start up climate. It is also a quick easy read.

[Eric Brooke · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good intro to Startup Weekends and the tech/startup community as well as several tools to get you started.

[Allison · Rating 1 out of 5]

I read this in 40 minutes. It's a long ad for startup weekend programs. If you're looking for entrepreneurial lessons look elsewhere.

[Alexander · Rating 3 out of 5]

Describes how the principles as mentioned in 'The Lean Startup' by Eric Ries are put to practice. Could be more specific about the tools and techniques used to actually build a startup.

[Ben Meader · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not a ground breaking book by any means but still a fun and quick read that is worth looking at if you are thinking of participating in a Startup Weekend event.

[Lori Grant · Rating 4 out of 5]

A should-read book on startups for knowledge workers and aspiring entrepreneurs.

[Grayson Hill · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a quick, cheerful read with a few key insights.

[Gumptionpm · Rating 1 out of 5]

It didn't do it for me

[Alessandro Vecchia · Rating 3 out of 5]

The most of the book promotes the startup weekend event, but include some clues for new entrepreneurs too. If you are lost, their read is a good beginning

[Nguyen Truc · Rating 4 out of 5]

You want to start-up. Parting in...

[Marc Nager · Rating 5 out of 5]

** Disclaimer - Kinda obvious. :)

[Kent Winward · Rating 2 out of 5]

An infomercial disguised as a book.