My experience of participating to a startup weekend competition in Italy

The photo of the wining team (us) and our old name, we changed it. Startup Weekend and Its Learnings First, what exactly is a Startup Weekend competition? It’s an intense, fast-paced event that teaches you how to build a startup from scratch. The focus is on idea generation, validation, and pitch preparation —the core pillars of any successful startup. These skills are taught through a mix of talks, workshops, group activities, and networking opportunities. The Problem The first lesson we learned was that every great startup idea must solve a real problem. We were taught how to: Clearly define a problem Analyze its impact Validate its existence A well-defined problem should stem from real-world observations—not just assumptions. Problem Validation Identifying a problem isn’t enough—you must validate it. This means: Conducting surveys (online or in-person) Interviewing potential users (without biasing them with your solution) Asking questions that focus solely on the probl ... Read full article.