The Proof · Columbus

Columbus, built in 55 days.

Before Cleveland, we ran it in Columbus. We turned an idea into a citywide tech week in under two months.

55
Days to build it
6
Events across the city
184
Attendees in the room
11
Partnerships signed
The Story

From zero to a citywide week.

614 Tech Week did not start with a budget or a committee. It started with a deadline and a belief. Columbus was ready to show up for itself.

Fifty five days later, the city had its first citywide tech week. 6 events across real venues, 184 people in the rooms, and 11 partnerships that put local brands, breweries, and builders behind the whole thing.

That is the play 216 Tech Week brings to Cleveland. Move fast, keep it local, fill the room, and let the city carry it. This time with everything we learned in Columbus behind us.

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55 Days, Roughly

How it came together.

Days 1 to 10

The idea, out loud

A date on the calendar and a public commitment. No turning back. The countdown started the moment we said it.

Days 11 to 30

Venues and partners

Breweries, a fashion alliance loft, and local rooms said yes. 11 partnerships signed to back the week.

Days 31 to 50

Programming the days

Six events shaped around the people who would actually come. Mixers, showcases, and a flagship day.

Days 51 to 55

The week itself

184 attendees, full rooms, and a city that proved it wanted this. The blueprint for Cleveland.

Cleveland is next

We know the play. Now it is the 216.

Everything we built in Columbus, we are bringing to Cleveland with a running start. Get in early.