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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.
Silicon Valley Grad @Zirtual Raises $2 Million in Series A Funding
Zirtual, a virtual personal assistant service and graduate of the Silicon Valley Founder Institute, announced today they will be receiving $2 million in Series A funding from Tony Hsieh, VegasTechFund, and Mayfield Fund. The San Francisco based startup will soon be packing up and relocating to Las Vegas, NV to join the Downtown Project led by Hsieh (CEO of Zappos), in his effort to revitalize the often overlooked old downtown Las Vegas.
The funding was announced by Leena Rao of TechCrunch in an article entitled “Zirtual Raises $2M From Mayfield, Tony Hsieh To Match Professionals With Virtual Executive Assistants”. To learn more about Zirtual's Series A, read the full article on TechCrunch.
Founded by Maren Kate, Zirtual matches qualified college educated individuals to assist busy professionals with managing schedules, booking travel, and researching projects. In addition, the startup offers services from their partners, including Ruby for receptionists, Uber for travel, and Munchery for food delivery.
Interested in hiring a Zirtual assistant of your own? Check out Zirtual.com to request your invite and learn how a ZA can make your life easier today.
