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title: 'Is that a startup idea or are you just happy to see me?'
date: '2009-09-16T10:38:43-07:00'
type: post
word_count: 374
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categories:
  - Events
  - Oregon
  - OTBC
  - Portland
  - Startups
tags:
  - idea
  - OTBC
  - 'speed dating'
  - Startup
  - Startups
---

# Is that a startup idea or are you just happy to see me?

Sometimes the most difficult part about forming a startup is finding the right cofounders to help you get that idea off of the ground. It’s not easy. And even though there are a lot of fish in the sea, finding that special somone—or someones—is always a challenge.

Now, there’s hope.

That’s right folks. It’s that time again. Time for [startup speed dating with OTBC](http://www.otbc.org/drupal/?q=node/8 "Speed Dating Companies - Current and Past"). So pack up all of your cheesy pickup lines, all of your cool startup ideas, and a list of the complementary skills you need to make your venture a success. And [head over to the OTBC on September 26](http://www.meetup.com/otbc-events/calendar/11251005/ "SpeedDating for Startups").

Just head on over to the [OTBC site](http://www.otbc.org/drupal/ "OTBC")—which, as an aside, appears to be a fresh new [Drupal](http://drupal.org "Drupal") implementation—and list your startup idea.

> If you’d like to do an elevator pitch at the SpeedDating event, **please post some information about your idea** (even if you need to be vague) so we’ll know who wants to present, and can prepare a list to hand-out at th event.

What’s that? You don’t have startup idea but you have skills? That’s great too! There’s probably a startup that could use those skills. [So head over to OTBC and tell folks about that](http://www.otbc.org/drupal/?q=node/7 "Aspiring Co-Founders -- Sep. 2009 Speed Dating").

How much for all of this matchmaking awesomeness? It’s free, my friend. Well, with a suggested $3 donation. But that’s still practically free.

Sounds good, doesn’t it? Well what are you waiting for, silly? For more information or to RSVP, see [Speed Dating for Startups on Meetup](http://www.meetup.com/otbc-events/calendar/11251005/ "Speed Dating for Startups"). And then add your name to the [startup list](http://www.otbc.org/drupal/?q=node/8 "Speed Dating Companies - Current and Past") or the [skills list](http://www.otbc.org/drupal/?q=node/7 "Aspiring Co-Founders -- Sep. 2009 Speed Dating").

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