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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.
Microsoft Accelerator for Windows Azure: Apply Today!
Are you a Founder Institute graduate looking for additional assistance with funding and business development? Consider applying to The Microsoft Accelerator for Windows Azure, Powered by TechStars. Our partners at Microsoft offer a stellar immersion program that runs from April - June on-site in Seattle, Washington.
The Microsoft Accelerator for Windows Azure, powered by TechStars, is a program created to incubate startups building in the cloud. Each selected company will receive these benefits and more:
- An equity investment of $20,000 from TechStars
- $60,000 of value in Windows Azure over 2 years
- Mentorship, technical training and support from top entrepreneurs, investors and Microsoft executives and staff
Apply by February 1 to be considered for the Spring 2013 class.



