Pitch boldly
Bring an idea or join one that moves you. No deck, company, or prior startup experience required.
One weekend.
Zero sidelines.
Pitch the idea. Find your people. Build something real. In 54 thrilling hours, go from “what if?” to “look what we made.”
3 days54 hours1 launchAll backgroundsIdeas to action
You don’t need a startup.
You need a starting point.
Learn what it takes to turn an idea into something real, all in one weekend. Techstars Startup Weekend is an immersive 54-hour experience where you’ll connect with other aspiring founders, creatives, technologists, and problem-solvers to pitch ideas, form teams, validate concepts, build, and prepare to present your solution. Along the way, you’ll gain insights and support from experienced mentors and industry professionals while experiencing firsthand what it takes to build a startup from the ground up.
Build together
Form a cross-functional team and turn assumptions into a testable product with real customer feedback.
Launch forward
Present what you built, learn from judges, and leave with a network that lasts beyond Sunday night.
Build it
together. Real teams. Real feedback. One focused weekend.
together. Real teams. Real feedback. One focused weekend.
From spark to stage.
A high-energy, hands-on weekend that takes you from ideas and team formation to validation, building, and the final pitch.
Day 1Friday, October 9, 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Meet. Pitch. Choose.
Meet your fellow participants, hear rapid-fire idea pitches, vote on the ideas with the most potential, and form a team around the problem you want to solve. By the end of the night, you’ll have a team, an idea, and a starting point.
Day 2Saturday, October 10, 8:30 am – 9:00 pm
Research. Test. Build.
This is where the work gets real. Talk to potential customers, test your assumptions, refine your business model, and start bringing your idea to life. Throughout the day, experienced mentors will challenge your thinking, answer questions, and help your team keep moving forward.
Day 3Sunday, October 11, 8:30 am - 9:00 pm
Refine. Present. Celebrate.
Turn everything you’ve learned into a clear, compelling story. Refine your solution, strengthen your business model, prepare your final pitch, and present your work to a panel of judges. Then celebrate what your team accomplished in just one weekend.
Your title doesn’t matter.
Your energy does.
There’s no single type of person who belongs at Startup Weekend. Whether you bring creative ideas, technical skills, business experience, strategy, organization, or simply a willingness to learn and contribute, there’s a place for you on a team.
Founders
Strategists/Consultants
Designers
Developers
Operators
Students
Marketers
Community builders
The startup-curious
Guidance from people
who have built before.
Mentors challenge assumptions. Judges sharpen the pitch. Both help teams move from raw idea to credible story.
Mentors & Judges
Mentors & judges are being announced soon.
Startup Weekend brings experienced founders, business leaders, subject-matter experts, and community partners into the room to challenge assumptions, share expertise, and help teams move forward.
Interested in mentoring? Apply to be a mentorBuilt in community.
Powered by people.
Startup Weekend Inglewood is produced by a local organizing team committed to strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Your Startup Weekend
registration includes:
Ready to join us?
Early Bird Registration: $25
- 01 Full three-day Startup Weekend experience
- 02 Team-building and facilitated programming
- 03 Access to mentors and industry professionals
- 04 Meals/snacks provided during designated event periods
- 05 Final pitch competition
- 06 Networking with entrepreneurs and community leaders
- 07 Participant materials
- 08 Access to partner resources and prizes, where applicable
Tickets available
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Questions,
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Still need help? Email the local team at hello@startupweekendinglewood.com.
Where is the event?＋
Charger Help HQ, 3641 10th Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90018.
What does the ticket include?＋
It includes the full three-day experience, facilitated programming, mentor access, designated meals and snacks, the final pitch competition, networking, participant materials, and applicable partner resources and prizes.
Do I need to attend all three days? ＋
Yes. Startup Weekend is designed as a full three-day experience, with each day building on the one before it. Teams form Friday evening, build and validate throughout Saturday, and prepare and present their final pitches on Sunday. Participants should plan to be actively involved throughout the weekend so their team can get the most from the experience.
What should I bring? ＋
Bring a laptop or tablet, charger, and anything you typically use to work or create. Most importantly, come ready to collaborate, meet new people, share your skills, and build.
Can I bring an existing business or project? ＋
No. Techstars Startup Weekend is designed to be the most effective platform for growing new businesses from the ground up over the course of a weekend. A key facet of the weekend, and a central value for participants, is the spirit of complete collaboration, buy-in, and ownership. We’ve found that having existing businesses in the mix undermines this spirit, in addition to creating an unequal playing field alongside those ideas that are truly conceived at the grassroots level. The local organizers have the right to disqualify any existing ideas pitched during the event at any time.
Is parking available? ＋
Limited parking is available at the venue on a first-come, first-served basis. Because parking is limited, we encourage attendees to carpool, use a rideshare service, or take public transportation when possible.
Please allow extra time for parking and arrival, especially during peak event hours. Additional street parking may be available in the surrounding neighborhood; please be mindful of all posted parking signs and restrictions.
Is public transportation available? ＋
Yes! The venue is conveniently accessible by public transportation.
The Metro E Line (Expo) is the closest rail option. Exit at Expo/Crenshaw Station, approximately a 0.3-mile walk from the venue.
Several bus options also serve the surrounding area, including Metro Lines 37 and 210 and LADOT DASH Midtown. DASH Midtown has stops along nearby Adams Boulevard, including Adams & 10th Avenue, as well as connections along Crenshaw and Jefferson.
We encourage attendees using public transportation to plan their route in advance through LA Metro’s Trip Planner.
Is the venue accessible? ＋
We are committed to making Startup Weekend Inglewood welcoming and accessible to all participants. If you require a reasonable accommodation or have specific accessibility needs in order to fully participate in the weekend, please contact our team in advance so we can work with you to make the appropriate arrangements.
What is the refund policy?＋
The organizing team recommends requesting a refund no later than 72 hours before kickoff. Refunds are generally not offered inside that window because catering and supplies have already been purchased. If a ticket is no longer eligible, you are encouraged to transfer it to someone else.
What are the Terms of Participation?＋
By participating, attendees agree to Startup Weekend’s community standards, event participation requirements, photography/video release, and applicable Techstars terms and policies. View full terms here