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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.
Apply to Pitch for Free at the 13th #FounderShowcase
Are you the founder of an early-stage startup looking to get exposure and funding? Apply to pitch for free at the 13th Founder Showcase, taking place on Wednesday, March 27th, 2013 in Mountain View, CA. At Silicon Valley’s biggest early-stage international pitching event, you will have the opportunity to pitch to a judging panel of top Silicon Valley VCs in front of hundreds of investors and press.
All early-stage companies that are less than 2 years old with less than $250,000 in funding are eligible to apply. Submissions must be received by 11:59pm PDT on Sunday, February 17th, 2013, and public voting ends at 11:59pm PST on Friday, February 22nd. All 8 finalists who are selected to pitch on stage will receive a free ticket to the event along with several prizes, courtesy of our sponsors.
The Founder Showcase is not pay to pitch - applications are completely free. To learn more visit FounderShowcase.com/apply/, and remember, the earlier you apply, the better chance you have of being selected to pitch on stage. Click here to submit your application today and be sure to visit the Founder Showcase Hall of Fame where we pay homage to participants who have gone on to achieve significant milestones since the event.
Not eligible to participate in the main Pitch Competition? No problem. Check out the Demo Table Competition for another chance to pitch on stage. Can’t wait to see you there!
