TechStars Founders David Cohen & Andrew Hyde Speaking at e27 eChelon
So folks, get ready for e27 eChelon!
e27 is bringing you a premier startup event focusing on range of topics from angel investment to hot web technlogy trends.
Exclusively for this event, the TechStars team in Colorado are coming down to Singapore. TechStars provides seed capital and mentorship support for startups and run a summer program for emerging startups and entrepreneurs where startups get seed money upto $18,000 and get a golden oppurtunity to interact with VC’s, industry leaders and mentors.
David Cohen who is the founder and executive director of TechStars brings along with him a wealth of experience from setting up his own companies to helping other startups as an angel investor. He enjoys helping the technological startups to succeed and move to the next stage.
David is a founder of several software and web technology companies including Pinpoint Technologies (now ZOLL Data Systems) of Broomfield, Colorado. David was also the founder and CEO of earFeeder.com, which was sold to SonicSwap.com in 2006.
Andrew Hyde who is the community manager at TechStars is the founder of Startup Weekend, Endoze Design and VC Wear (psst..try wearing one of their tees next time you pitch to an investor). He is an entrepreneur, avid community organizer and designer based in Boulder.
Together with David and Andrew, we have our own local entrepreneurs Ming from SocialWok, Kal from iTwin, Dennis Goh from HungryGoWhere & Wong Meng Weng sharing their thoughts and insights on different aspects of entrepreneurship, funding and investment oppurtunities & technology landscape.
Be there or be square!
e27 eChelon is supported by IDA and venue sponsored by NUS Enterprise
Date/Time: 24th Oct, 10am – 5 pm
Venue: #12-01, Park Mall, (how do I get here?)
Attendance is FREE
| Time | Programme |
| 10:00 A.M | Welcome note by Mohan Belani |
| 10:15 A.M | Keynote Topic: Angel Investment - The difference between Angel Investors & VC’s - What I look out for as an Angel Investor - How startups can begin with the end in mind Speaker: David Cohen |
| 11:00 A.M | Panel Session Topic: “Angels Vs Startups” – Discussion on angel investment from both perspectives of an experienced angel investor and startups pitching for funding, offering insights on different sets of criteria for funding and alignment of long term goals. Panelists : David Cohen, Andrew Hyde, Ming from SocialWok and Dennis Goh from HungryGoWhere |
| 12:00 P.M | Networking/Lunch |
| 13:30 P.M | Topic: “Idea Lab” – a workshop to encourage users to develop their own ideas and sharing insights on the hot web trends. Speaker : Andrew Hyde |
| 14:30 P.M | Topic: “New Initiatives” around SE Asia Speakers: Wong Meng Weng & Michael Smith Jr |
| 15:15 P.M | Tea Break |
| 15:30 P.M | Topic: “Building Bridges” – How local startups and overseas partners can offer joint solutions and address international markets Speaker: David Cohen |
| 16:00 P.M | Topic: “iTwin: the story so far” Speaker: Kal |
| 16:30 P.M | Startup pitching sessions Startups: MakeAffinity, The Mobile Gamer, buUuk Panelists: David Cohen, Andrew Hyde, Meng Wong, James Chan |
Looking forward to see you guys there!
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