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KC Startup Village

The Kansas City Startup Village (KCSV) is an entrepreneur-led, organic, grassroots initiative helping to bolster the Kansas City entrepreneur and startup community.
KC Startup Village Asked by KC Startup Village
9/16/2013

Which is it: swag or schwag?

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swag WINNER

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schwag

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swag

Technically, swag is the older of the two words. KnowYourMeme.com confirms the official debut date as 2001, but says the word could date back to the sixteenth century. By defini... Show More
Technically, swag is the older of the two words. KnowYourMeme.com confirms the official debut date as 2001, but says the word could date back to the sixteenth century. By definition, the word means to boast great style, and startups are doing nothing if not trying to be hip and stylish when they give stuff away. This sounds like the winner. Oh wait: did I mention that the word came from the sixteenth century? So if it sounds to you a little dated, no one would get in your face about it. Except Shakespeare. If you use this word, you might go home with all of your goodie bags. Show Less
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Kristin Clark
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Kristin Clark

I'm a traditionalist - definitely #swag

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Josh Schaub
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Josh Schaub

I voted for Swag because that's just how it is.

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Partners4Tech
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Partners4Tech

It's #SWAG. Originally an accounting acronym used to denote sundries, wearables and giveaways. #triviaed

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Brittain
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Brittain

Cause it's right.

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schwag

The dictionary defines this word as products given away for free, typically for promotional purposes. Open and shut case. But not so fast. The Urban Dictionary defines schw... Show More
The dictionary defines this word as products given away for free, typically for promotional purposes. Open and shut case. But not so fast. The Urban Dictionary defines schwag as low quality marijuana, and offers example sentences like, "Ewww this schwag a** weed tastes horrible and it didnt get me very high." So if you use this word, you run the risk of branding your startup as a bunch of broke stoners. Classy. Show Less
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Steven Fuller
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Steven Fuller

Swag is something you either have or you don't. It cannot be given to you. It is game, machismo, sexiness, money, chill...I think you get it. SCHWAG is stuff you get at an event.

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KC Startup Village Asked by KC Startup Village
3/19/2015

It's Friday The 13th. Do you believe in bad luck?

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Oh yea!

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No way! WINNER

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Oh yea!

It's Friday The 13th. Do you believe in bad luck?
They don't call it Friday The 13th for nothing! Scary black cats, broken mirrors, walking underneath ladders ... all bad.
They don't call it Friday The 13th for nothing! Scary black cats, broken mirrors, walking underneath ladders ... all bad. Show Less
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No way!

It's Friday The 13th. Do you believe in bad luck?
Relax people. Don't believe the hype. Friday The 13th exists in one place and one place only: Hollywood. TGIF always!
Relax people. Don't believe the hype. Friday The 13th exists in one place and one place only: Hollywood. TGIF always! Show Less
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KC Startup Village Asked by KC Startup Village
1/22/2016

Youth vs Experience: Which makes for a better #startup founder?

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Youth

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Experience WINNER

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Youth

Youth vs Experience: Which makes for a better #startup founder?
The young not only better understand their peers, but they also have the energy and tenacity to get $hit done. They're nimble, tireless and refuse to accept the status quo. Disr... Show More
The young not only better understand their peers, but they also have the energy and tenacity to get $hit done. They're nimble, tireless and refuse to accept the status quo. Disruption flows thick in their blood, and they're out to change the world. Show Less
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Experience

Youth vs Experience: Which makes for a better #startup founder?
The experienced have been there, done that over and over again. They're mature, seasoned and accustomed to the ways of the business world. They've made their mistakes and learne... Show More
The experienced have been there, done that over and over again. They're mature, seasoned and accustomed to the ways of the business world. They've made their mistakes and learned from them. They've networked and built the relationships over time which help to realize success. Show Less
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