48 Hour Launch kicks off tomorrow

by lunaweb on March 4, 2010

48 Hour Launch is  like an old school lock-in, but better.

First, you’re not actually locked in. And you’re surrounded by bright, ambitious, idea-driven people. Oh, and there’s beer.

So maybe nothing like a lock-in at all, then, eh?

If you want to know what 48 Hour Launch is really all about, get yourself registered and be at the Launch Pad tomorrow afternoon ready to dive into a start-up project. In the course of a weekend, teams will work to develop a business from idea to reality. Here’s a little more info from Launch Memphis:

48 Hour Launch is one of the most powerful and unique entrepreneurship programs in the country. It promotes the development of local economies and the implementation of innovative ideas with new launched startups. Simply put, creative individuals from all industries unite their talent in one location to launch new enterprises in a 48 hour period.

All your food, drink, wifi, and other needs are met by organizers. All you need to do is bring your brain (and a coffee mug and/or laptop). We take care of the rest while you take care of the startups.

The festivities kick off on Friday at 6 p.m. at the Launch Pad at Emerge Memphis.

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Every now and then you run across a group of people working on something truly worthwhile. We think we’ve found a great example in the folks behind Mind Over Memphis. Mind Over Memphis is a group of local creatives dedicated to spreading the word about people and groups doing good in the city of Memphis. Once or twice a month, they release a new episode (available on YouTube and their Web site) that focuses on a different group/person/organization in the Memphis area. Become a fan on Facebook, visit their Web site or check them out on Live From Memphis.

We’ve posted their newest episode featuring Church Health Center below. Help support these guys and all the good they are highlighting in our city!

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Head here to RSVP and we hope [...]

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