* This would be a one way experience. Many people leave at different times, so this is the way to get there, but you are responsible for the way back. * The format will be similar to "Startup Weekend" in a lot of ways. Some will present their ideas and the teams will be formed into the groups before boarding the train. Food, drinks (beer?), supplies, Wi-Fi, etc will be provided. The trip will take 40 hours on the train. As a result, you will have ~ 36 hours to build new startup before you arrive to Austin! * We will be departing from LA as that is the only straight train leaving from CA to Austin. * We will arrive in the morning on the first day of Interactive portion of SXSW * It is going to be fun! (I envision this to be more of a laid back atmosphere with opportunity to socialize with everyone present rather than only within your team)

What I want from HN community is CONSTRUCTIVE feedback (like why this is not a good idea or why you would do it), questions, suggestions in the comments here AND (if you would take a train yourself and want to know more) to leave me your email via google form below:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dGRQdG52enJTMzBMdFlSU0d3ZExMb0E6MQ#gid=0

What do you think?