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Singapore Summer 2012
Applications: May 20, '12
Sessions: May 22, '12 - Aug 27, '12
Vision
Our vision is to Globalize Silicon Valley by creating and fostering local startup ecosystems in promising markets across the globe. We aim to help launch 1,000 technology companies per year in over 50 cities worldwide.
Sponsors
Microsoft BizSpark - Microsoft BizSpark is a global program that helps software startups succeed by giving them access to Microsoft software development tools, connecting them with key industry players, including investors, and providing marketing visibility to help entrepreneurs starting a business. Microsoft BizSpark is a worldwide partner of the Founder Institute, providing software, support, facilities, and mentoring to many entrprenuers within the Fouder Insitute network. Learn more about our partnership here, and sign-up for BizSpark here.
Softlayer Technologies Inc.
Spanning 13 data centers in the United States, Asia and Europe and a global footprint of network points of presence, SoftLayer operates a global cloud infrastructure platform built for Internet scale. SoftLayer is the largest privately held Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) provider in the world with a diverse customer portfolio from Web startups to global enterprises.
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Rightscale Inc.
RightScale® Inc., cloud management enables organizations to easily deploy and manage business-critical applications across public, private, and hybrid clouds. RightScale provides efficient configuration, monitoring, automation, and governance of cloud computing infrastructure and applications. Since 2006, millions of servers have been launched with the RightScale solution by leading enterprises including the Associated Press, CBS Interactive, Intercontinental Hotels Group, PBS, and Zynga.
Beyond revenues, costs, and profits: Writing the equation of your company in customer-centric terms
Singapore Summer 2012 Semester
This session consists of three parts: (1) In the first part, Andreas Weigend, the former Chief Scientist of Amazon.com, will share his insights into the ingredients of a sound data strategy, central to successful internet / mobile companies where users contribute amazing amounts of data useful for the company if they perceive value for themselves. (2) In the second part, Anthony Coundouris, Phalgun Raju, and Paul Whiteway will give practical advice on what angel investors and venture capitalists expect from your financial model, and what set of metrics they like to see. (3) In the third part, all instructors will combine forces and address how data can be monetized, what to do, what not to do for the long-term success of your company. This is a unique opportunity to hear several perspectives on how to write the equation of your company in customer-centric terms
Mentors
COO, The iProperty Group
MD, Futurebooks Pte Ltd
Regional Director & General Manager, SE Asia, HK, Taiwan, Inmobi
Founder, Social Data Lab
