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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.
Institute News
FI Wants to Know: What’s the Worst Thing About Working For Someone Else?
We know that working for someone else can can be a drag. Fortunately, you don’t have to do it forever, and here at FI, we strive to help people from all walks of life reach their full potential. So, if you are feeling trapped in a job that’s less than desirable, you’re not alone - scores of people feel the same way.
The question is, are you ready to do something about it?
Is Manual Scaling Right for You? by Jason Freedman
Founder Feedback gives you insight from the startup trenches.
In a post from the 42 Floors blog, Jason Freedman, FI mentor and co-founder of 42 Floors, offers insight into his personal experience building 42 Floors from the ground up. He then suggests three basic questions startup founders should ask themselves before attempting to scale manually.
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.
Do What You Love! Passion Drives Success, by George Deeb
Founder Feedback gives you insight from the startup trenches.
In this post from his blog, George Deeb, Managing Partner at Red Rocket Ventures and Chicago Founder Institute mentor, explains why passion is the key to startup success. He says "If you are not passionate about what you are building, you might as well pack up your bags right now, as your startup will never work".
10 Myths of Raising Money, by Tony Greenberg
Founder Feedback gives you insight from the startup trenches.
In this presentation from the Los Angeles Founder Institute, Tony Greenberg, CEO of RampRate and DeepStrat, debunks 10 Myths of Raising Money. From false ideas of investor engagement to unrealistic market sizes, Tony outlines common startup misconceptions that he has seen throughout his 15 year career in the internet business.
This Week’s Must-Read #Startup Articles
Each week we scour the web for insightful articles to share with the FI network.
This week's top articles include advice building your brand, growth hacking, fundraising with AngelList, and one blogger's thoughts on imitation and building a better product.
Read on to see our picks for this week's top articles:
10 Essential Steps to Starting Up, by Eran Savir
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In this talk from the Tel Aviv Founder Institute, Eran Savir outlines 10 basic steps to starting up. Beginning with how to find a good idea, Eran advises on market size, industry expertise, and more.
How to find a good mentor for your startup, by Alan Colmenares
Founder Feedback gives you insight from the startup trenches.
In this post from his blog, Alan Colmenares, Managing Partner at Socialatom Ventures and Director of the Medellin Founder Institute, shares his experience as a startup mentor in Colombia. In addition to believing that not all mentors need to be of celebrity status, Alan says, "What I truly believe (and what I tell some) is that their best mentor is the customer".
From Spain to Singapore, this Week’s Grad News Features Startups from 6 Cities Worldwide
The Founder Institute has helped launch over 750 new technology companies across 40 cities and five continents.
Over the past week, Entryless got rave reviews, Piggybackr was featured on Fox Business, Gridblaze founder Mikhail Choo spoke about selling his company for seven figures, Kindara was featured on the DailyCamera, and Yton won Vietnam's Sao Khue Software Award.
Have An Acute Focus On The Problem, Not the Solution, by Dave Parker
Founder Feedback gives you insight from the startup trenches.
In a post from his blog, Dave Parker, Co-Founder and CEO of Bundled.com and Director of the Seattle Founder Institute, asks founders to think about whether or not their startup idea solves a customer problem, or is it merely a solution? Can you build a company around your idea or are you just a feature?
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