Comments on: The Crunchies – the Oscars for startups http://eu.techcrunch.com/2007/11/06/the-crunchies-the-oscars-for-startups/ Tracking European web and mobile start-ups Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:23:19 +0100 hourly 1 By: David Whitewood http://eu.techcrunch.com/2007/11/06/the-crunchies-the-oscars-for-startups/comment-page-1/#comment-54480 David Whitewood Wed, 07 Nov 2007 09:14:45 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/2007/11/06/the-crunchies-the-oscars-for-startups/#comment-54480 How about a regional awards i..e Europe, N.America, AsiaPac with an international shoot out in the valley? With low-cost flights anywhere in Europe now the European ceremony dosn't have to be in the UK - prefer somewhere with sunshine ;-) At over $2 to £1 it has never been more affordable to visit the US, stay if you stay in budget hotels and use public transport. And of course you could always be entrepreneurial and subsidise your ticket with shopping favours. How about a regional awards i..e Europe, N.America, AsiaPac with an international shoot out in the valley?

With low-cost flights anywhere in Europe now the European ceremony dosn’t have to be in the UK – prefer somewhere with sunshine ;-)

At over $2 to £1 it has never been more affordable to visit the US, stay if you stay in budget hotels and use public transport. And of course you could always be entrepreneurial and subsidise your ticket with shopping favours.

]]> By: Dan Field http://eu.techcrunch.com/2007/11/06/the-crunchies-the-oscars-for-startups/comment-page-1/#comment-54448 Dan Field Wed, 07 Nov 2007 08:31:17 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/2007/11/06/the-crunchies-the-oscars-for-startups/#comment-54448 Go for the UK, Michael... and then rotate each year. Start with the UK and see what the response is from other European countries to help you decide where to go next. (That's my slightly biased opinion, anyway ;) ) Go for the UK, Michael… and then rotate each year.

Start with the UK and see what the response is from other European countries to help you decide where to go next.

(That’s my slightly biased opinion, anyway ;) )

]]> By: michael arrington http://eu.techcrunch.com/2007/11/06/the-crunchies-the-oscars-for-startups/comment-page-1/#comment-54125 michael arrington Tue, 06 Nov 2007 21:55:18 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/2007/11/06/the-crunchies-the-oscars-for-startups/#comment-54125 A lot of comments that we (or someone) should do this in europe as well. I think that makes a lot of sense, and it would be fun. Which country should the award ceremony be held in? Perhaps it should rotate year to year? A lot of comments that we (or someone) should do this in europe as well. I think that makes a lot of sense, and it would be fun. Which country should the award ceremony be held in? Perhaps it should rotate year to year?

]]> By: Shafqat http://eu.techcrunch.com/2007/11/06/the-crunchies-the-oscars-for-startups/comment-page-1/#comment-53704 Shafqat Tue, 06 Nov 2007 14:01:29 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/2007/11/06/the-crunchies-the-oscars-for-startups/#comment-53704 Agree with the general sentiment here. Would love to see an equivalent event in Europe. Agree with the general sentiment here. Would love to see an equivalent event in Europe.

]]> By: Ollie http://eu.techcrunch.com/2007/11/06/the-crunchies-the-oscars-for-startups/comment-page-1/#comment-53575 Ollie Tue, 06 Nov 2007 12:06:12 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/2007/11/06/the-crunchies-the-oscars-for-startups/#comment-53575 I agree with Paul. A self funded start up project getting to San Fran is impossible, except for hiding in a suitcase. Hehe Ollie I agree with Paul. A self funded start up project getting to San Fran is impossible, except for hiding in a suitcase. Hehe

Ollie

]]> By: Paul Walsh http://eu.techcrunch.com/2007/11/06/the-crunchies-the-oscars-for-startups/comment-page-1/#comment-53524 Paul Walsh Tue, 06 Nov 2007 11:12:51 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/2007/11/06/the-crunchies-the-oscars-for-startups/#comment-53524 ... Robin, where are my tickets? You don't expect me to pay I hope ;) … Robin, where are my tickets? You don’t expect me to pay I hope ;)

]]> By: Paul Walsh http://eu.techcrunch.com/2007/11/06/the-crunchies-the-oscars-for-startups/comment-page-1/#comment-53518 Paul Walsh Tue, 06 Nov 2007 11:10:13 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/2007/11/06/the-crunchies-the-oscars-for-startups/#comment-53518 As if startups can afford to travel and pay to attend a posh event in San Fran. A European event is a no brainer but TechCrunch would need to work with European based blog(networks). As if startups can afford to travel and pay to attend a posh event in San Fran. A European event is a no brainer but TechCrunch would need to work with European based blog(networks).

]]> By: Graham http://eu.techcrunch.com/2007/11/06/the-crunchies-the-oscars-for-startups/comment-page-1/#comment-53510 Graham Tue, 06 Nov 2007 10:55:30 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/2007/11/06/the-crunchies-the-oscars-for-startups/#comment-53510 Perfect - you've even got your own chocolate bar to partner the event. Yum. Perfect – you’ve even got your own chocolate bar to partner the event. Yum.

]]> By: Robin Wauters http://eu.techcrunch.com/2007/11/06/the-crunchies-the-oscars-for-startups/comment-page-1/#comment-53506 Robin Wauters Tue, 06 Nov 2007 10:48:39 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/2007/11/06/the-crunchies-the-oscars-for-startups/#comment-53506 It's not really the same concept as the Crunchies, but the Plugg Conference (which I organize) will also award European start-ups at the event (due 19 March 2008). Registration for start-ups to enter will be opened later this month. It’s not really the same concept as the Crunchies, but the Plugg Conference (which I organize) will also award European start-ups at the event (due 19 March 2008). Registration for start-ups to enter will be opened later this month.

]]> By: Dan Field (ClearMyMail) http://eu.techcrunch.com/2007/11/06/the-crunchies-the-oscars-for-startups/comment-page-1/#comment-53499 Dan Field (ClearMyMail) Tue, 06 Nov 2007 10:39:24 +0000 http://uk.techcrunch.com/2007/11/06/the-crunchies-the-oscars-for-startups/#comment-53499 Hi Mike, For me, I would love to see a UK based or even Eurpoean based event. It would give startups this side of the pond a bit more of a chance and we would be much more likely to be able to attend the awards party too! Dan Hi Mike,

For me, I would love to see a UK based or even Eurpoean based event. It would give startups this side of the pond a bit more of a chance and we would be much more likely to be able to attend the awards party too!

Dan

]]>