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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.
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Startup Ideation Bootcamp; It ain’t for sissies. The Seattle Founder Institute and the Northwest Entrepreneurs Network have joined forces to bring you a four week Ideation Bootcamp. This intensive program is not for the faint of heart. In just one months time you will be able to evaluate your market and the validity of your startup idea.
You will also take part in active conversation between founders and community mentors, helping to direct you on your startup idea and discuss key components in the following topics;
- Big Markets/ Big Ideas/ Solving a Problem
- Venture-Ready Market Research and Target Markets
- Validating your idea: tools and methods
- Communicating your idea (without getting lost in the details)
If you are interested in entrepreneurship or launching a technology startup, sign up for Seattle Ideation Bootcamp today. This unique opportunity will save you time and money by testing out your startup idea in 4 weeks rather than 4 years.
The Seattle Ideation Bootcamp will be co-hosted by Dave Parker, CEO at Bundled, CEO of DKParker, and Director of the Seattle Founder Institute. The program meets on Wednesday evenings from February 6 to February 27th. Cost to register is $195. Program is limited to 40 founders. Click here to learn more.
Get ready to bring your A-game, founders. We can’t wait to see you in Seattle!



