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Sydney 2012
Applications: Feb 26, '12
Sessions: Mar 04, '12 - Jun 19, '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
Ninefold is Australian cloud computing and storage with locally stored data, free local support, self service flexibility and low latency. This allows you to provision virtual servers and cloud storage quickly - scaling up and down when needed – and only paying for the resources you use.
UTS Business School provides integrative and practice-oriented business education in a leading university of technology. They also conduct innovative and internationally recognised research, engage actively with business and the community and prepare our students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to meet future challenges
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.
Adroit clients include some of Australia’s hottest new start-ups as well as industry leading international companies. They have experience in taking a business from the first seed of an idea right through the growth stages to full operation. They give advice on structuring the venture, raising funds, issuing shares, building the Board of Directors, corporate governance, business strategy, negotiating key contracts and taking on executives and other employees.
Netregistry is an Australian trusted online provider, offering all the services you need to grow online - from world-class web hosting to great value domain names, effective web design and online marketing services.
Startup Legal and IP
Sydney 2012 Semester
What does a new Founder need to know about law in order to run a successful startup? When should a Founder use a lawyer, and when should you rely on your own work? What are the key terms in contracts to understand and to avoid? What are common legal mistakes? How should a Founder handle their intellectual property, including confidentiality, copyrights, trademarks and patents? What are common intellectual property problems, and how do you deal with them cost effectively?
Mentors
Principal, Adroit Lawyers
Advisor, All Over Geo





