My DOPU, an app that will provide safe and affordable pick and drop van service for the children with an option of live-tracking for parents emerged as the winner of the Startup Weekend 2019.
The first runner-up included a Water 'ATM' that gave solutions to the problem of water scarcity in Karachi. While the second runner-up known as Gamelist is a one-stop shop for all gamers.
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This event is a yearly extravaganza that inspires, educates, and empowers individuals who want to eventually become entrepreneurs. More than 60 ideas were pitched on the first night of the event followed by a networking and lobbying session.
“The best part about Startup Weekend is that participants themselves select the top ideas through an open voting process, and begin their 3-day journey full of excitement and the pressure of business development, prototyping, and market validation,” said Jehan Ara, President P@SHA and Founder of The Nest I/O.
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The 54-hour-long event gathered entrepreneurs under one roof giving a platform where future entrepreneurs engage with mentors, investors and sponsor.
“The quality of pitches keeps getting better each time we host Startup Weekend. We had a very difficult time shortlisting the winners, which is a sign of how good all these ideas were,” added Jehan Ara.
The winners will go through to the final round of pitches in the incubation at The Nest I/O.
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