This year we are giving $10,000 to the team who wins our annual challenge!
To win the contest , you must complete 5 rounds of startup competition. Each round is meant to teach an important lesson (even if you do not win the money, mentors are going to guide you through the process).
Read about the tournamenent format here >> http://leaningoutloud.blogspot.com/2015/09/format-of-this-years-10000-startup.html___________PRIZES AND MENTORS >>>>> We started raising the prize money from individual mentors on Sept 3 and we already have $5,000 committed. Here are the backers, sponsors and mentors so far... If you would like to sponsor this project up to $500us please go here bit.ly/trilvalchal_mentors
@seggitorial is in for $500@adamberk is in for $500@mrozansonmez is in for $500 @dmhco is in for $500@WissamOtaky is in for $500@burakbuyukdemir from @etohum is in for $500@obaid is in for $500 @eamonncarey from Techstars is in for $500 (thanks @startupistanbul) @haseeb is in for $200 and is an alum of YC @shermanfarms is in for $200@Aubrybella is in for $100 @Dwed is in for $100@Jackp_dean is in for $50@davidjbland has agreed to donate 2 hours of his time (worth far more than $500:)@HelloOneNine has agreed to donate a $1200 design package
Read more about WHY we are doing this and why mentors are giving away their hard earned money when you should actually be paying them! http://bit.ly/trilvalchal_why