Area 31 Newsletter
Thursday 4th of September 2014
Dear Area 31 Entrepreneurs and Friends
Welcome to our new academic year 2014/2015!
Area 31 is again open and full of activities after the summer break. On Monday, startups in the Incubator in Area 31 will have their monthly gathering. The Venture Lab accelerator will hold sessions on Customer Acquisition on Tuesday and Wednesday. And mark your calendars for the following week's session on Attracting the best talent to your startup.
On this issue you'll also find information about a 10,000€ award for startups developing technological solutions for people with disabilities and the upcoming Lean Startup Machine among other things.
Area 31 is again open and full of activities after the summer break. On Monday, startups in the Incubator in Area 31 will have their monthly gathering. The Venture Lab accelerator will hold sessions on Customer Acquisition on Tuesday and Wednesday. And mark your calendars for the following week's session on Attracting the best talent to your startup.
On this issue you'll also find information about a 10,000€ award for startups developing technological solutions for people with disabilities and the upcoming Lean Startup Machine among other things.
EVENTS SEPT 8TH-SEPT 14TH
Area 31 Get Together
Monday 8 September 2014
18:00--19:00
Location: Area 31
This is the first get together after the break for the startups in the Incubator in Area 31. During the meeting the 20 teams will share their achievements and challenges, strengthening the network around Area 31.
18:00--19:00
Location: Area 31
This is the first get together after the break for the startups in the Incubator in Area 31. During the meeting the 20 teams will share their achievements and challenges, strengthening the network around Area 31.
Venture Lab Session: Customer Acquisition
Tuesday 9 September 2014 (English Section)
19:00--22:00
Location: Area 31
Wednesday 10 September 2014 (Spanish Section)
19:00-22:00
Location Area 31
Private sessions for participants in IE Business School's Venture Lab accelerator. Both days, there will be a panel of entrepreneurs who will share their experiences followed by a sessión on Customer Acquisition.
19:00--22:00
Location: Area 31
Wednesday 10 September 2014 (Spanish Section)
19:00-22:00
Location Area 31
Private sessions for participants in IE Business School's Venture Lab accelerator. Both days, there will be a panel of entrepreneurs who will share their experiences followed by a sessión on Customer Acquisition.
Advisory Board Meeting: Spain Startup, The South Summit
Friday 12 September 2014
9:00--12:30
Location: Area 31
The Advisory Board of the Spain Startup Summit will hold a private meeting in Area 31 in preparation for the upcoming event: Spain Startup, The South Summit, which will be held on Oct 8th -Oct10th
9:00--12:30
Location: Area 31
The Advisory Board of the Spain Startup Summit will hold a private meeting in Area 31 in preparation for the upcoming event: Spain Startup, The South Summit, which will be held on Oct 8th -Oct10th
OPPORTUNITIES
Telefonica Ability Awards
Deadline: September 17th 2014
The challenge "Innovation for Inclusion", within the Telefonica Ability Awards, will award 10,000€ to startups developing technological solutions for people with disabilities, chronic illness or other kinds of dependence. Learn more here.
The challenge "Innovation for Inclusion", within the Telefonica Ability Awards, will award 10,000€ to startups developing technological solutions for people with disabilities, chronic illness or other kinds of dependence. Learn more here.
También Somos Así: Arte y Cultura
September 17th 2014
Location: COAM (Madrid)
Los Encuentros ‘También Somos Así’ desean poner el foco sobre las iniciativas empresariales, profesionales, sociales y culturales que cada día crean los españoles para trasladar una imagen positiva. Queremos cambiar la conversación e impulsar a los jóvenes a creer en España a través de eventos dinámicos y multidisciplinares que se celebrarán en Madrid en los próximos meses. Regístrese aquí.
Location: COAM (Madrid)
Los Encuentros ‘También Somos Así’ desean poner el foco sobre las iniciativas empresariales, profesionales, sociales y culturales que cada día crean los españoles para trasladar una imagen positiva. Queremos cambiar la conversación e impulsar a los jóvenes a creer en España a través de eventos dinámicos y multidisciplinares que se celebrarán en Madrid en los próximos meses. Regístrese aquí.
Lean Startup Machine
September 26th, 27th, & 28th 2014
Location: Wayra Academy (Gran Vía, 28 - Planta 8, Madrid)
Lean Startup Machine (LSM) is a three-day workshop on building a successful business. Most new ventures fail because they build something no one wants. LSM teaches you a process for discovering which products will succeed in the marketplace and which won't. LSM is an immersive, 48-hour educational experience, NOT a conference and NOT a hackathon. Register here
UPCOMING EVENTS
Tips to Detect Great Talent for your Startup
Monday 15 September 2014
19:00--20:00
Location: Area 31
Marta Diaz Barrera founder of Talentoscopio will join us in the Garden for a practical presentation about how to attract Great Talent to join your startup. She will discuss a wide variety of tactics and examples that can be used to help you in your search for highly qualified professionals and provide tips on strategies that can be implemented to make sure you recruit the best talent possible. Learn more about Talentoscopio. Please RSVP for this event here.
19:00--20:00
Location: Area 31
Marta Diaz Barrera founder of Talentoscopio will join us in the Garden for a practical presentation about how to attract Great Talent to join your startup. She will discuss a wide variety of tactics and examples that can be used to help you in your search for highly qualified professionals and provide tips on strategies that can be implemented to make sure you recruit the best talent possible. Learn more about Talentoscopio. Please RSVP for this event here.
FROM THE BLOG
Meet the Startups in Area 31: VSpot
Natalie Cartwright blogs about her startup VSpot a platform that connects venues with people who want to host events. See more
AVAILABILITY OF THE SPACE
The use of Area 31 as a coworking space will be limited during the following days:
- Tuesday September 9th, 19:00-22:00, half of the space will be available for coworking.
- Wednesday September 10th, 19:00-22:00, half of the space will be available for coworking
- Friday September 12th, 9:00-12:30, ALL of Area 31 will be closed for a private event
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