We’re happy to say that Founders Space has just launched a mobile version of our website.
If you want to try the mobile version, simply type in FoundersSpace.com to any mobile web browser, and it will automatically detect your phone type and take you to a mobile version of Founders Space.
Touch phones supported:
We have partnered with VentureRate, a scrumptiously simple site that allows founders to rate each others business ideas. The ineffable Alex Capecelatro is the brain behind VentureRate, and here’s a wonderful post from his blog. This should give you a good idea about how VentureRate works…
Yes, I believe in transparency. I believe in people like Aaron Patzer, CEO and founder of Mint, who openly shares every detail of his company. I believe in people like Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos, who has been called the “See-Through CEO” for an angelic paradigm in openness. I’ve been amongst entrepreneurs for much of my life, and I’ve taken note of the truly successful ones. Are they the ones who force an NDA down your throat? Are they the ones who tell you that they’re going to change the world, but never discuss their motive? NO. Great entrepreneurs believe in transparency and in building their product around the pains, problems, and concerns of their customers.And for this reason, VentureRate was born. The goal of VentureRate is to give entrepreneurs a platform to share their ideas and to get feedback. In today’s ultra-connected world, why not leverage the direct and immediate feedback potential from other entrepreneurs, potential customers, and seasoned investors? These people have been around the block before, and are willing to help make your product even better! What’s more? They are doing it for free!
But what if someone steals my idea? Good question. You definitely need to understand the risks of putting your ideas out there. Here’s a list of some of the consequences you might realize by posting your ideas to VentureRate:
Founders Space has just partnered with Mad Mimi for all of our email marketing.
We chose to use Mad Mimi because of their unique system for designing email templates. It’s extremely simple and elegant. It’s as easy as dragging and dropping in photos and artwork. And the results are much better than you’d get with a typical email marketing service.
We also like Gary, the founder, and Dean his brother. They are bent on taking email to a whole new level. I encourage you to check out what they’re doing.
Here are the upcoming Bay Area Networking Mixers by infoBayArea:
• Thu 07/15 Art, Live Music, Business Networking Mixer… 111 Minna Gallery, 111 Minna / 2nd Sts, San Francisco, CA 94015. Caterers: Yes Spirits: No Entertainment: Yes Exhibitors: No Sponsorship: No. FREE! Sponsored by Wells Fargo More info
• Thu 08/05 Luxury Cars, Tequila Tasting, Music, Business Networking Mixer… Los Gatos Lux Cars, 620 Blossom Hill Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95032. Caterers: Yes Spirits: Yes Entertainment: Yes Exhibitors: No Sponsorship: Yes. FREE! Sponsorship Available More Info
The Founder Showcase is being hosted by TheFunded.com
Date: Tuesday, August 3rd @ 4:00 – 10:00pm
Location: Microsoft Silicon Valley Campus, Mountain View, CA
See Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Motors and SpaceX, and Jason Calacanis, CEO of Mahalo.com, speak at the The Founder Showcase on August 3rd in Silicon Valley. This quarterly start-up pitch and networking event brings together over 275 investors, founders, and members of the press to hear talks from leading CEOs, and pitches from 10 hot technology start-ups in an open Pitch Competition. A panel of investors will provide critical feedback of the pitches, and the two best companies will face off in a “Showcase Showdown” lightning round to determine the Grand Prize Winner. There is also a networking and table area where investors and start-ups will convene with food and drinks. Over $1mm has been raised at previous Founder Showcase events. Tickets start at just $40, and FoundersSpace friends get a 15% discount by using the code foundersspace15. For more information, go to www.FounderShowcase.com
We have a huge respect for Chris Sherman, the founder of Engage Digital Media. His latest show is the iPad Summit. Founders Space has partnered with the iPad Summit, and we’ll be at the show. Here’s the latest update…
Apple is selling more than 200,000 iPads per week (more iPads than Macs), according to a report yesterday. At the iPad Summit, June 28th in San Francisco, you gain access to the data underneath these numbers with a wealth of market research, including app and platform analytics data, consumer trends, usage, and spending habits. For only $350 (earlybird price ends in one week, on May 28th) you’ll gain keen market insight from Flurry Analytics, M2 Research, Interpret LLC, Chitika, AdMob and Aurora Feint – just to name a few.
The iPad Summit location and timing is such that there are no overnight costs if you are flying in from out of town. The Summit takes place at the South San Francisco Conference Center, just a 5 min cab ride from the San Francisco Airport (SFO). The Summit starts at 10am and ends at 5pm. Simply take the early morning flight on June 28th and fly out that evening.
RUSTIC CANYON PARTNERS COACHING SESSIONS:
Orrick’s TOTAL ACCESS program is proud to introduce Coaching Sessions – a new event series developed specifically to help entrepreneurs get the advice and business connections they need to take their companies to the next level.
The session is open only to digital media, mobile and software companies. Because space is limited, attendees must apply and be approved to attend. To apply, please send your one-page executive summary by the due date to Chad Lynch at clynch [@] orrick.com, listing in the subject line the session name for which you are applying. We will notify you by Friday, June 11, whether or not you have been approved to attend. Once approved, 30-minute timeslots will be assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis. Each timeslot consists of 5 minutes to present your company and 25 minutes for Q&A – prepare questions in advance. No AV, laptop or handouts allowed.
Founders Space has partnered with The Founder Conference. If you’re a founder, you don’t want to miss this. The Founder Conference will be held on August 17 in Mountain View. Join a crowd of 250+ founders with a half-day program packed with 7 hours covering how to find a co-founder, how to improve your pitch, how to launch and get traction without funding, and how to get into YCombinator or the Founder Institute.
The lineup for speakers is amazing: Aaron Patzer, founder of Mint.com, Drew Houston, founder of dropbox, Guy Kawasaki… The conference is co-sponsored by VentureBeat. Chris O’Brien of the San Jose Mercury News will be there as well. This is the conference to attend if you are starting a company in 2010!
We are members of SVForum and find it a wonderful resource for founders and developers. It’s a not-for-profit organization that has a long track record in helping entrepreneurs. Susan Lucas-Conwell, CEO of SVForum, has done a fantastic job at creating a support network for Silicon Valley startups. If you’re a founder in the Bay Area, we highly recommend you join.
About SVForum:
SVForum fosters innovation, entrepreneurship and leadership within the Silicon Valley ecosystem of individuals and businesses participating in emerging technologies. We do this by:
We are members of SVForum and find it a wonderful resource for founders and developers. It’s a not-for-profit organization that has a long track record in helping entrepreneurs. Susan Lucas-Conwell, CEO of SVForum, has done a fantastic job at creating a support network for Silicon Valley startups. If you’re a founder in the Bay Area, we highly recommend you join.
About SVForum:
SVForum fosters innovation, entrepreneurship and leadership within the Silicon Valley ecosystem of individuals and businesses participating in emerging technologies. We do this by:
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