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Winter 2010 Houston
Applications: Nov 07, '10
Sessions: Nov 11, '10 - Feb 23, '11
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
Startup Houston exists to promote the business of technology startups in the greater Houston area and to provide access to resources that enable them to be more successful. Startup Houston focuses on those technologies which have the greatest levels of support within the Houston business and investment communities. See us at www.startuphouston.com
Hiring, Firing and Cofounders
Winter 2010 Houston Semester
What are the right mix of skills that you need to launch a world-class technology company? Should you be looking for cofounders, team members, freelancers or interns? When should you plan to bring on people to help? How do you recruit and interview to find the best resources? What are the compensation guidelines in the beginning for cofounders and other various roles? How do you set expectations, measure results and remove or fire under performing resources?Goal:
How to find the best people.
Date:
December 22, 2010, at 07:30 PM
Mentors
Jonathan Abrams
Founder and CEO, Nuzzel
Founder and CEO, Nuzzel
Gina Bianchini
Cofounder, Ning
Cofounder, Ning
Aaron Patzer
Founder and CEO, Mint.com
Founder and CEO, Mint.com
