Location
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Fall 2009 San Diego / Orange County
Applications: Oct 26, '09
Sessions: Nov 03, '09 - Feb 24, '10
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
Cooley Godward Kronish LLP represents hundreds of clients in a wide range of industries from offices in nine major commercial markets. We are counselors, strategists and advocates for the foremost private and public companies. We have a legacy of representing companies that range from startups bringing to market breakthrough products and technologies and frequently argue cases that fall in new areas of law, brought about by technological developments. Our business and litigation practice reaches across a broad array of dynamic industry sectors, including technology, life sciences, clean tech, real estate, financial services, retail and energy. With 650 attorneys throughout the U.S., Cooley has the range and expertise to serve companies of all sizes to seize opportunities in today's global marketplace.
Founder Institute Working Session
Fall 2009 San Diego / Orange County Semester
Founders will be pitching to 4 different mentors. Mentors will provide feedback so founders can refine their business & revenue model. Putting it all together: What is the story of your company and your offering? How do you sell that story? Who are you trying to reach with the story? Do you solve a problem, create controversy, offer something new? Are you a pain killer or a vitamin? What is your brand? What are the best tactics for your outreach and traction: publicity, guerilla marketing, advertising? How do you measure the success of your efforts and your spending?
Mentors
Founder & CEO, Assistly
Founder, Silicon Beach Software
Founder & Former CEO, LogicalApps
CEO, Blackbird Ventures
