The answer is Startup Weekend, of course. And a whole lot of fun.

On the weekend of February 27th-March 1st, I gathered with over 50 other entrepreneurs with backgrounds including user interface, graphic design, programming, pr, and business development for the second Startup Weekend Los Angeles. Of the initial 20+ pitches presented on Friday night, we broke off into teams of 5-9 people based on what seemed interesting. Over the course of the weekend, seven teams designed and built working sites, each with varying degrees of completion.

The creativity and results were impressive, to say the least.

1. Blocksnap: Upload and experience views on the neighborhood level.
2. CheapChews: Receive coupons and notifications for local restaurants.
3. Fill in the Geek: Connecting comic buyers with comic sellers.
4. Sponsor Hub: A place for sponsors and non-profits find each other.
5. Yummyware: Simple bakery management software.
6. Share my Spot: You park here while I am not.
7. Craigee: A decision making tool for Craigslist.

SWLA was rewarding a rewarding experience unto itself, even if the projects never saw the light of day. But, in fact, they're out there live on the web and it will be interesting to see if any gain long-term traction. You can read more about my team's project: Yummyware, the simple bakery management software.

A huge thanks to host Jerome from Blankspaces, and the event sponsors who provided an amazing spread of food and tech support.

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