Global Startup Battle
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Global Startup Battle was launched by Startup Weekend in 2011 during Global Entrepreneurship Week. The 2012 battle included 10,000+ participants, 1,200+ teams, taking place in 100+ cities around the world.[1] Global Startup Battle has three phases: First, the team must win the local Startup Weekend. Second, the team must win a Facebook popularity contest by receive votes.[2] Only the top 15 teams move on to the final stage. The final stage is a judging panel.
The 2013 saw the competition grow to 2,300+ teams from 167 cities in 40 counties around the globe. GSB 2013 saw the introduction of 'Circles'; The Champions Circle (entrants had to one of the top 2 teams from their Startup Weekend to enter this Circle), E-Commerce, Innovators, Activate and Women's Circle.[3]
Global Startup Battle 2013
[edit]| Company | Circle |
|---|---|
| Adlet | Women's Circle |
| Life Capsule | Activate Circle |
| VisionBoards | Innovator's Circle |
| GardenGenie | E-Commerce Circle |
| Pawly | Champion's Circle |
Global Startup Battle 2012
[edit]| Company | Location |
|---|---|
| SmartWard | London, UK |
| Xiiik | Prishtina, Kosovo |
| Beethoven | Morelia, Mexico |
| LEBTOP | Hyderabad, India |
| Yalla | Nazareth, Israel |
| Camboo | Cordoba, Argentina |
| Infinit Closet | Bangkok, Thailand |
| SENSEINOTE | Tokyo, Japan |
| RapidBoard | Chisinau, Moldova |
| KissQuest | Texas, US |
| Project Policy | Cambridge, UK |
| Fuelzee | Orlando, US |
| Bounce Tangerine | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Groupnotes | Hamilton, Canada |
| Masscota | Bogota, Colombia |
On December 5, 2012, it was announced that Groupnotes, now operating as RouteThis,[4] were the winners with SmartWard and Beethoven coming in second and third, respectively.[5]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Global Startup Battle".
- ^ KissQuest Inc. (2012-11-29). "How To Win The Startup Weekend Popularity Contest". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2012-11-29.
- ^ "Techstars".
- ^ https://routethis.com/
- ^ "Groupnotes crowned champions of the Global Startup Battle | Toronto Startup Weekend". Archived from the original on 2018-01-20. Retrieved 2018-01-19.