TheStartupBus.com

Ah, nice. The idea of building "startups" really really needs more gimmicks.

Seriously, what are they intending to build? More websites? More social media, social news, social networking?

How about something that actually adds value to society instead?

All I can think is how horribly motion-sick I'd feel.

This sounds a bit wacky and fun, but this does not: "This entire experience is a learning experience. You will be required to put your startup up for auction, to enable people in the team to exit. This clears IP issues, rewards the effort of those who participated, and develops an important skill in itself which is driving the valuation up for something you build. About 20% of the final sale price will be recouped to cover costs of the experience."

These types of efforts always look like a blast. But I've also always seen one fatal flaw - when people go straight from brainstorming ideas into execution, they often miss the due diligence step to see what is already out there.

The concept that a startup can be conceived, coded and launched quickly is well established. I don't see what success/failure at this effort will really prove.

Nevertheless, sounds like fun for those who are involved.

They're going to board a bus at 60 miles per hour?!

While it sounds like fun, and I wish the participants luck, it does have the feel of something that MTV would do, no?

seems like the "startup" here is to sell the sponsorships...not to build anything.