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What started off 9 years ago as a hackathon on a bus that ended in an epic pitch battle in SXSW has now become a legend — an annual tradition and pilgrimage for hackers and founders from all over the world.

The craziest part is that it works. StartupBus accelerates entrepreneurs to start their business. The unique combo of a road trip, hackathon, and competition takes our riders out of their comfort zone. In just 5 days, they would realize their full potential, and step up to become a fearless founder to pursue their dreams and impact the lives of many. Just this past week, companies formed by our alumni have raised altogether US$1 billion in funding, while improving the lives of millions of their users.

Will you become part of our lineage of amazing founders, and create the startup that raises the next billion dollars?

Now you can.

Introducing StartupBus North America 2018.

The Important Details

• Dates: April 27 (Friday) to May 1 (Tuesday), 2018
• Destination: New Orleans, during New Orleans Jazz Fest and Collision Conference
• 10 Bus Routes: Silicon Valley, San Diego, Las Vegas, Mexico City, Texas, St. Louis, Detroit, Ohio, Florida, and New York
• Apply today at https://startupbus.com/apply

We have carefully calibrated the dates so that you get to experience the road trip and the city of New Orleans to their fullest, at the intersection of technology and humanities: You will get to meet and pitch to the 20,000+ tech executives and attendees heading to Collision Conference, as well as the top artistic talents at the New Orleans Jazz Festival.

The best way to learn entrepreneurship is by doing. During the 3 days of road trip, you will form your team, conceive an idea together, build that product, pitch to users and investors, and get traction, with the goal of launching your dream startup within 72 hours, and with the help and support of your bus conductors and mentors along the way.

The final showdown in New Orleans between all 9 buses will be more intense and action-packed than ever, with more stringent judging criteria to make sure only the best can qualify for the finals, more transparency to help you understand and learn what you can do better, and a more educational approach that helps prepare you for meeting investors in the real world.

Apply today at https://startupbus.com/apply with the invite code "DevPostBus".

• Qualification Round
  
• Semi-Final
  
• Final
  StartupBus is not a classroom hackathon - it mirrors the real world. Therefore, the judging criteria for this round shall remain a mystery and it's up to you, the leaders of your team, to figure out.