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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
Perth Welcomes Seven New Startups to the FI Family and Udemy Launches a New Summer Program
The Founder Institute has helped launch over 800 new technology companies across 42 cities and six continents.
This past week, Udemy launched a new summer grant; the Perth Founder Institute graduated its first batch of startups; and ReadyPulse partnered with Baesman.
East Coast vs. West Coast: Which US Grad Made the Biggest Headline This Week?
The Founder Institute has helped launch over 800 new technology companies across 42 cities and six continents.
This past week, Spinnakr raised a $1M seed round; Zipmark partnered with WorkingPoint; DigitalGroundUp was named a finalist in Techweek LAUNCH; DonationMatch won the NAWBO Trailblazer Award; and Piggybackr was featured in Entrepreneur Magazine.
SVFI Boasts Badass Immigrants in Technology and Madrid Alumni Double in This Week’s News Roundup
The Founder Institute has helped launch over 750 new technology companies across 40 cities and five continents.
This past week, four FI grads were named top "Badass Immigrants in Technology" by Business Insider; Retailigence brought on a new marketing VP; the Madrid Founder Institute graduated its second class, and more.
Drawing Talent From Around the World, Silicon Valley Grads Named Top Tech Innovators in US
Inspired by a recent report from Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Megan Rose Dickey of Business Insider compiled a list of the 13 most innovative entrepreneurs who have immigrated to the US. Among them were the founders of four Founder Institute companies; Eren Bali (Udemy), Stefan Broda (BeforeWeDo), Q Zhao (2RedBeans), and Mike Galarza (Entryless).
Rome FI Grads Show off in Italy and Realty Mogul Hits a Big Milestone in this Week’s Grad News Roundup
The Founder Institute has helped launch over 750 new technology companies across 40 cities and five continents.
This past week, our first class of Rome grads were featured on Wired Italy; Realty Mogul surpassed $1m in transactions; and Udemy was featured on the Silicon Valley Mercury News.
Spikes Awarded Seal of Cybersecurity Excellence, and More in This Week’s Grad News Roundup
The Founder Institute has helped launch over 750 new technology companies across 40 cities and five continents.
This past week, Spikes was awarded the Seal of Cybersecurity Excellence; EatLuv was featured on UberStories; Piggybackr was featured on the Silicon Valley Mercury News; and Vibease was backed by Dragon's Venture Fund.
Grad News Roundup: Big Awards, M&A’s, and Demo Days
The Founder Institute has helped launch over 750 new technology companies across 40 cities and five continents.
This past week, Shopalize was acquired by 24/7; Puzzazz's TouchWrite technology won Innovation of the Year; Vibease was featured in TechCrunch; CipherPoint released a new version of their software; and PetHub was given big honors in Seattle.
TechCrunch Partners with SVFI Grad, Udemy, to Launch CrunchU E-Course Series
Silicon Valley graduate Udemy has had unprecedented success since their launch in 2009. Now, shortly after raising their $12M series B, the online learning platform has partnered with TechCrunch to launch CrunchU - a collection of tech focused e-courses.
Silicon Valley Grads Take the Spotlight in this Week’s Grad News Roundup
The Founder Institute has helped launch over 750 new technology companies across 40 cities and five continents.
This past week, Udemy partnered with TechCrunch to launch CrunchU; Tohula was featured in GeekWire; YumvY shared why they chose the Microsoft platform first; and PriceHub was featured on TechCrunch.
FI Grads Head to TechStars, Partner with A-List Celebs, and More in This Week’s Grad News Roundup
The Founder Institute has helped launch over 750 new technology companies across 40 cities and five continents.
This past week, iGivefirst partnered with a charitable non-profit founded by Grammy Award winning artist, The Black Eyed Peas; Nexercise was accepted to TechStars Chicago; Spikes partnered with leading software solutions provider, Embarcadero Technologies; Puzzazz was nominated for GeekWire's Innovation of the Year Award, and more.
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