Hello everyone!
The first round of start[c]up is upon us. It is open to all participants. Registration works as a normal CodeForces round, and will close five minutes before the start of the contest.
The contest uses normal Codeforces rules, and will be rated. The score distribution is 500-1000-2000-2000-2500.
The problem set has been developed by MemSQL engineers pieguy, nika, exod40, SkidanovAlex and dolphinigle.
Top 500 competitors will advance to the second round, with the top 25 Silicon Valley residents invited to participate on-site, where there will be special prizes.
Good luck and happy coding!
UPDATE: Please note that the score distribution has changed.
UPDATE: Editorial is up now!