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Silicon Valley Spring 2013
Applications: Mar 17, '13
Sessions: Apr 01, '13 - Jul 09, '13
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.
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Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is the premier legal advisor to technology and growth enterprises worldwide, as well as the investment banks and venture capital firms that finance them. Over the past four decades, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati has established its reputation by having an unmatched knowledge of its clients' industries and deep and long-standing contacts throughout the technology sector. The firm's legal expertise serves clients at all stages of growth, from venture-backed start-up companies to multibillion-dollar global enterprises. The firm's clients include some of the most recognized names in the technology, retail, life sciences, venture capital, and finance sectors. The firm has offices in Austin, Palo Alto, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Shanghai, and Washington, D.C.
First Republic Bank and its subsidiaries provide private banking, private business banking and the full range of wealth management services with an emphasis on exceptional relationship-based service and a solid commitment to responsiveness and action.
Ravix Group - Ravix Group Inc.provides seasoned consulting expertise to outsource the finance, human resources, and facilities functions of early-stage and middle market companies so that management can focus on their priorities to increase the value of their company.
Purplepatch Services is a strategy consulting firm offering technology firms Marketing Communications and User Experience Design solutions.
Adeo Ressi Shares Advice for Budding Entrepreneurs in Mashable Interview
Ealier this month, FI's Adeo Ressi sat down for an interview with Brian Solis to share the inspiration behind both TheFunded.com and the Founder Institute. In the interview Adeo explains the differences between FI and other incubator programs, and the two biggest mistakes he sees entrepreneurs make;
"The biggest mistake entrepreneurs make is that they end up following something they don't really love, and they're not aware of that until it's too late. You have to have deep and genuine love for everything that is surrounding your business, otherwise the hardships and stuggles will just become unbearable through time."
“It truly is always darkest before the dawn in entrepreneurship. Don’t throw in the towel even when it seems the worst… often times it is just part of the journey to success.”
The video was originally published on Mashable, but you can also watch it below;
