The AI-Powered Startup
Immersive Experience

An intensive, multi-day hybrid event designed to immerse participants in the practical application of Large Language Models for real-world entrepreneurship.

What is StartathonAI?

StartathonAI is a blend of a startup marathon and hackathon where participants learn to use Large Language Models (LLMs) to create comprehensive and compelling business plans for novel startup ideas.

Our intensive, multi-day hybrid event challenges teams to master prompt engineering and guide AI in generating market-ready solutions under the mentorship of industry professionals.

Participants compete to develop the most effective prompts and business strategies, culminating in a pitch competition judged by a panel of VCs, tech experts, and business leaders.

Event Structure

Day 1: Training

  • Learn about LLMs, prompt engineering, and entrepreneurship fundamentals

Days 2-3: Competition

  • Teams design prompts, test LLMs, and develop AI-generated business plans

Day 4: Pitch Day

  • Teams present their AI-generated business plans to industry experts

What You'll Experience

StartathonAI provides a unique educational and competitive experience bridging AI technology and practical business creation.

Hands-on LLM Training

Learn how to effectively use Large Language Models through prompt engineering and strategic guidance techniques.

Expert Mentorship

Work with VCs, tech experts, marketers, and business leaders who provide guidance and real-world insights.

Business Plan Development

Create comprehensive, AI-generated business plans that address real market needs and constraints.

Skill Building

Develop expertise in entrepreneurship, strategic thinking, AI interaction, and collaborative problem-solving.

Competitive Challenge

Test your skills against other teams in a structured competition with clear deliverables and evaluation criteria.

Pitch Competition

Present your startup idea and business plan to industry professionals with potential real-world opportunities.

Essential Resources

Everything you need to prepare for and succeed in a StartathonAI event.

Event Documentation

Access comprehensive guides on StartathonAI methodology, rules, evaluation criteria, and best practices.

LLM & Prompt Engineering

Resources on selecting LLMs, crafting effective prompts, and strategies for guiding AI outputs.

Community Discussions

Connect with past participants, mentors, and organizers to share insights and ask questions.

Join Our Community

StartathonAI brings together entrepreneurs, AI enthusiasts, industry experts, and investors who believe in the power of AI to transform business creation.

Whether you're looking to participate in an upcoming event, organize a StartathonAI in your region, or contribute to our open-source resources, there's a place for you.

  • Share your StartathonAI journey and help others learn from your prompt engineering approach.

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  • Help us create better training materials and evaluation rubrics for future events.

  • Participate in community discussions about AI entrepreneurship and business planning.