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Partner Sponsors
IBM, we know that working together can drive change. With the world becoming more instrumented, interconnected, and intelligent, now is the time to use technology to address many of today’s societal challenges. We designed IBM Global Entrepreneur to help you build your startup business around the smarter planet market opportunity and to provide support and resources in the areas you need the most. IBM is uniquely positioned to help you because of the depth of our resources, global reach, and in-depth knowledge and experience with the world’s largest enterprise customers. Let’s work together to make our planet smarter.
iMeet® represents the next-generation of secure online meetings for your business. A simple, elegant space where you and your guests can get together anytime, iMeet seamlessly integrates best-in-class video and web conferencing with legendary audio conferencing quality and reliability. Presenting a clear alternative choice to unreliable audio conferencing and cumbersome web meeting software, iMeet lets you see who you’re meeting with and learn more about them.
Think you know Internet Explorer? You might want to look again. The “blue E” is getting back in the game with Internet Explorer 9 and the upcoming Internet Explorer 10. Improved speed and performance and a dedication to improving HTML5 standards support are a couple of reasons to check out the latest version of IE. See much more – including how to make your favorite sites one-click away – at http://www.beautyoftheweb.com.
Benefactors
Whether it is about launching a web start-up, or simply re-branding your online business, .ME domains are ideal for personalization of the user’s online experience. In addition, highly valuable premium names are offered for development through special non-auction allocation procedure.
Eventbrite has created tools that make it easy to sell tickets to all kinds of events-whether it’s a photography class or a sold-out concert, an inspiring conference or an air-guitar competition. With Eventbrite, organizers can create a customizable event page; spread the word with social media; collect money; and gain visibility into attendees and sales. Eventbrite is for anyone planning or attending an event. It empowers event organizers to become more efficient and effective when bringing people together. And people everywhere are searching Eventbrite to discover great events that matter to them. Join the community of attendees and organizers who come together for the magic of the live experience.
The Microsoft® BizSpark program helps startups succeed with software. Get immediate access to full-featured Microsoft software development tools. Support: Connect with incubators and investors, and receive training, technical support and other developer resources. Visibility: Get marketing exposure to investors, customers, partners and press.
Sharespost is the market for today’s fastest-growing companies. Our mission is to build a market where today’s most innovative, cutting-edge companies can manage a customized liquidity program and access growth capital through a diverse group of highly-qualified investors. We’re a bridge between worlds, dedicated to helping private companies get the funding they need in a secure, streamlined way.
Ustream is the leader in live video. The interactive platform connects broadcasters and viewers of unlimited size through real-time video players, chat, Facebook, and Twitter. Users can embed these features on external websites, broadcast/view from mobile devices, tablets, smart TVs, and more.
Patrons
ArchPoint Partners is an independent investment banking firm focused exclusively on financial and strategic advisory services to growth companies within the technology and media sectors.
FreshBooks is the leader in online invoicing for small businesses. Since 2004, FreshBooks has helped over 4 million people take the pain out of billing allowing them to focus on what they love to do, instead of their paperwork. Try it free at FreshBooks.com.
JiWire is the leader in location advertising. JiWire helps locationize brands by connecting them to today’s On-The-Go Mobile Audience using the world’s largest location-based interactive media channel.
Themendous created Google Corp’s great lawn sculptures including Android. Creators of themed environments, 3D signage, and oversized sculptures for media events, advertising, branding and trade shows. Promoting a new item or a startup venture? Let us help create the buzz!
Sonic.net provides voice and data services throughout California. We work with many tech and start-up companies, as we used to be one ourselves 17 years ago! Call Janelle, Mitzi & Tiffany today 415-271-3411!
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