Startup Weekend winners on First Coast Connect
Isabelle Killian and Brian Smith, from the winning Startup Teams of Jacksonville Startup Weekend were interviewed by Melissa Ross, award winning host on, First Coast Connect, the preeminent talk show on WJCT. During this interview Isabelle and Brian shared their experiences from the Startup Weekend. Great job Isabelle and Brian!
Startup Teams pitch their Ideas to 1 Million by 1 Million Global Incubator
Seven of the 16 Startup Teams pitched their ideas to Sramana Mitra, a Silicon Valley Insider and founder of 1 Million by 1 Million global initiative. iStart Jax leveraged its affiliate relationship, thus providing unique opportunities to these 7 Teams to gain experience and obtain feedback on their startup ideas. If you are interested in pitching your idea, send an email to
Brian Smith attends IBM Smart Camp 2012
Brian Smith, Founder of Fighter Energy and team member of Armex Industries, 5th place winner at the Jacksonville Startup Weekend was sponsored by iStart Jax to attend IBM Smart Camp 2012 offered by Starup Florida. Brian had a lifetime experience at the camp. Read his blog about the IBM Smart Camp expeience @ - "I am Addicted....and successful"
Dewitt Robinson gears up for the Tampa based Clean Tech Venture Program
Remember Dewitt who pitched the idea SustainBin at Jacksonville Startup Weekend? Deiwitt is working towards participating in a TRDA (Technological Research and Development Authority) sponsored Clean Tech Venture Program. Good Luck Dewitt and keep us posted!
WJCT Segment on Jacksonville Startup Weekend
On March 8th 2012, WJCT's Hometown show televised the Startup Weekend. If you missed it, to watch the segment,
