[section_dd][column_dd span=’12’][text_dd]Startup Weekend is a global initiative in which Ft. Lauderdale will host a weekend-long, hands-on experience where entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs can find out if their startup ideas are viable. On average, half of Startup Weekend’s attendees have technical or design backgrounds, the other half have business backgrounds. Beginning with open mic pitches on Friday, attendees will bring their best ideas and inspire others to join their team. Over Saturday and Sunday, teams will focus on customer development, validating their ideas, practicing LEAN Startup Methodologies and building a minimal viable product. On Sunday evening teams demo their prototypes and receive valuable feedback from a panel of experts.[/text_dd][button_dd text=’Click Here to Register!’ size=’large’ color=’green’ style=’normal’ url=’http://smallbusinessweekftl.com/register/startup-weekend/’ target=’_blank’ class=’center’][/button_dd][/column_dd][/section_dd]