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Spring 2011 San Francisco
Applications: Feb 20, '11
Sessions: Feb 27, '11 - Jun 14, '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
Elance, the world’s leading platform for online employment, helps startups hire and manage in the cloud. For businesses looking to staff-up a team on an hourly or project basis, Elance offers instant access to qualified professionals who work online. Elance is faster and more cost-effective than job boards, staffing firms and traditional outsourcing.
With 3,500 lawyers located in 29 countries and 71 offices throughout Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the US, DLA Piper is positioned to help companies with their legal needs anywhere in the world.
We are a collaborative loftspace for coworking and events in the SoMa district of San Francisco. We host diverse and captivating events for entrepreneurs, startups and independent professionals as well as providing an innovative coworking space with wifi, coffee, work stations and a conference room. We promote the growth of collective intelligence through five core values – community, collaboration, innovation, openness and sustainability.
Naming and Branding
Spring 2011 San Francisco Semester
What is a brand? Is it you? Is it your vision? How do you determine what you stand for, and then how do you come up with a good company name? What are the characteristics of a good company name? What do you need to do to protect your name?
Mentors
Entrepreneur, Author & Speaker, RajeshSetty.com
CEO, Evernote
Founder & President, Moonshoot
