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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.
Sponsors
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.
Grad News Roundup: August 29, 2012
The Founder Institute has helped launch over 500 new technology companies across 26 cities and five continents.
Below is a roundup of Founder Institute Graduate news over the past two weeks:
- San Diego Grad Wembli's founder, Kim Walpole, named one of San Diego's 10 Female Entrepreneurs to Watch (Forbes): Wembli allows users to enjoy an evening out with friends without being stuck with the bill. Wembli and its founder are Graduates of the San Diego Founder Institute.
- New York Grad SortBox Featured in TechCrunch (TechCrunch): SortBox replaces email as a new way to review job applicants. The startup is currently in beta mode. SortBox and its founders are graduates of the New York Founder Institute.
- Washington D.C. Grad HugeFan featured in InTheCapital (InTheCapital): HugeFan specializes in auctions that allow fans and enthusiasts to share special moments and experiences with their favorite celebrities. HugeFan and its founders are graduates of the Washington D.C. Founder Institute.
- Chile Grad Agent Piggy Takes Third Place at the TNW Latin America Startup Battle (TheNextWeb): Agent Piggy is an online piggy bank that allows parents to teach their children money management skills. Agent Piggy and its founders are graduates of the Chile Founder Institute.
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