How it all began…
Startup Weekend is a weekend long 54 hour
frenzy, where entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs from various backgrounds
come together to form a team and develop, design, and receive potential market validation
of their ideas. All from scratch. At the end of the weekend, teams present
their ideas in front of local entrepreneurial leaders for valuable feedback and
to potentially launch a startup. More information can be found here.
Pawly conceptualized during Startup Weekend
as a robot equipped with a camera that was mobile. After further analysis, we
decided to target this product to consumers, more specifically to the pet
industry (we all happen to love pets!).
In the 54-hour span, our engineers
programmed and developed a functioning prototype!
We designed and carved Pawly out of wood
and 3D printed the wheels. Ta-da!
On the last day of the event, the teams had
to present their products. Pawly having a mind of its own, refused to move.
However, the camera still worked!
Alas, it was time to relax. All the teams
went to the local bar and grabbed a few drinks (Pawly loves to drink too). At
the bar, Startup Weekend announced the winners of the event. Pawly was selected
as the runner-up for the Startup Weekend! Awesome! By placing at the top, we
qualified to participate in the Global Startup Battle.
Startup Weekend has been truly incredible. Everyone
was so supportive and inspiring. Definitely a great learning experience.
Ultimately, we were able to take an idea from scratch and make it into a
reality! Next step, Global Startup Battle!
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