Robot Retreat ~ Rethinking Robot Startups

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The Robot Retreat hosted by the RobotLaunchPad will be held at blackbox mansions April 28-29. A small group of movers and thinkers in the space of robotics, startups, design and culture come together for a weekend of provocative thought, with workshops, networking and great people. What will the next robots do? Who will... [read more]

Order tickets via Eventbrite:
http://robotretreat-efbevent.eventbrite.com

The Robot Retreat hosted by the RobotLaunchPad will be held at blackbox mansions April 28-29. A small group of movers and thinkers in the space of robotics, startups, design and culture come together for a weekend of provocative thought, with workshops, networking and great people. What will the next robots do? Who will use them? How does startup methodology apply to robotics?

We're also kicking the retreat off with an awesome party on Friday night at a secret location. Guest speakers will be Bob Christopher of Ugobe and Pleo, and Steven Humphreys of Upstart Mobile and Giraff.



Saturday 28 April


Panel: What Is A Robot Product?
Panel: Lean Startup Methodology For Robotics

Lunch


Panel: Design Thinking, How are Robots Different? ~ UX & HRI (Human Robot Interaction)
Panel: Cardboard Box Challenge ~ Discover a robot MVP (Minimum Viable Product) & invent a new business model.

Dinner

Mixer/Evening Discussions



Sunday 29 April


Group Formation & Workshop, work together to craft your robot business ideas for a 5 minute pitch.


Open Discussion: What are next challenges? Creating a roadmap for robot startups.

Lunch (for participants only)


Open House (starts at 2pm), friends and family are welcome to mingle and hear final pitches


Final 5 minute pitch competition (public, including Open House attendees)




We're inviting other roboticists to come and share the feast of ideas with an OPEN POTLUCK PARTY so you can enjoy the afternoon or continue developing robot startup strategies!




Accommodation is available at blackbox at $65 per person but space is limited so book now!


Check the Airbnb listing for more details and don't forget to mention that you're at the robot retreat.



"blackbox mansion is an exclusive live+work space for entrepreneurs in the heart of Silicon Valley. They host regular events and workshops with serial entrepreneurs, experts and investors."

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