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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.
Video
The Basic Tenets of Fundraising, by David Sacks
In this exclusive talk from the San Francisco Founder Institute, Founder Showcase Keynote Speaker David Sacks, Founder and CEO of Yammer, covers the basics of fundraising and offers founders tips on how to engage investors.
As one of today's most accomplished entrepreneurs, David believes that securing money isn’t your biggest problem – it is finding a great idea.
Surviving the Fundraising Process, by Justin Moore
Inside FI gives you exclusive access inside the training sessions of the Founder Institute. To get updates when we release new videos, follow us on Twitter or subscribe to our weekly newsletter here.
In this special edition of Inside FI, we bring you a segment from one of our favorite mentors and 12th Founder Showcase keynote, Justin Moore who gives founders tips on surviving the fundraising process.
11th #FounderShowcase Video: Liz Gannes Interviews Hiten Shah on Utilizing Metrics for Business Development
With the 12th Founder Showcase barely a week away, we look back at previous events and highlight stellar moments in Showcase history.
In this video from the 11th Founder Showcase, keynote speaker Hiten Shah, CEO of KISSmetrics, sits down with All Things D Senior Editor Liz Gannes to talk about his passion for helping fellow entrepreneurs, and how to utilize metrics to best benefit your business.
Best Practices for Pitching to Journalists and Media, by Robin Wauters
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In this talk from the Brussels Founder Institute, Robin Wauters advises founders on the best practices for pitching to journalists and media. The Brussels Founder Institute will be accepting applications until Sunday, October 28.
11th Founder Showcase Keynote Aaron Levie on Vision, Values, and the Future of Enterprise
As the 12th Founder Showcase rapidly approaches, we look back on previous events and highlight stellar moments in Showcase history. This particular video features Aaron Levie, Founder and CEO of Box as he provides guests with an insightful look at the future of enterprise.
To hear more great insights on the future of Silicon Valley, innovations, and insights from the experts, register for the November 7th Founder Showcase today.
Prioritizing, Defining, and Executing Product Development by Phil Libin
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In this talk from Paris Founder Institute mentor Phil Libin, Libin outlines how to efficiently and successfully develop a product, guiding founders through a process of prioritization, scheduling, and strict deadlines.
The Funding Lifecycle; Building Relationships, Selling Yourself, and Staying Connected by Jon Carder
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In this talk from the San Diego Founder Institute, Jon Carder presents some key tenets to fundraising both in early and more mature stages of one’s business. The art of fundraising may seem like daunting and foreign territory; however, it all comes down to building and maintaining relationships.
Fu** Not Again: Another Billion Dollar Idea (Christoph Sollich's talk from the Berlin Startup Ideation Bootcamp)
From the Berlin Founder Institute's Startup Ideation Bootcamp we bring you “Fu** not Again: I Just had Another Billion Dollar Idea!” by Christoph Sollich, a freelance startup consultant in Berlin. In this entertaining talk, Christoph gives entrepreneurs tips on how to go about developing their next brilliant idea.
Researching and Evaluating the Startup Market, by Thom Kozik
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In this talk from the Los Angeles Founder Institute, Thom Kozik gives critical advice on how to best go about researching where your business fits in the startup market. He advises founders on several elements to consider, yet reminds them that Startup Research is an ongoing project.
Best Practices for Managing Your Costs & Revenues, by Nico Perez
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In this talk from the Paris Founder Institute, Nico Perez outlines the best practices for managing revenue, costs, and profits. Finances are imperative to any startup, and at the end of the day, you have to keep the business side of your company in mind.
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