Fwd: 2012 FTF Is Here + CE Pitch Contest Opens
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Chris Meyer
Aug 15, 2012, 5:37:23 PM8/15/12
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FYI - opportunity to pitch your business concept, lots of events going on this week.
Chris
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From: Forrest Woolworth <wool...@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Aug 15, 2012 at 2:09 PM
Subject: 2012 FTF Is Here + CE Pitch Contest Opens
To: Forrest Woolworth <wool...@gmail.com>
Entrepreneurs-
The 2012 Forward Technology Festival kicks off today and begins an 11 day series of events that showcase Madison’s entrepreneurship and creative communities. The Festival is highlighted by the Forward Technology Conference on August 22 (register with code CAPENT2012 for a discount), and be sure to check out the other awesome events coming up.
CE Meeting:
Our next CE meeting is next Thursday, August 23. It's part of FTF and will be an open social format, meaning non-CE members are invited. CE members do NOT need to register to attend, but anyone else should register here (space is limited).
From: Forrest Woolworth <wool...@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Aug 15, 2012 at 2:09 PM
Subject: 2012 FTF Is Here + CE Pitch Contest Opens
To: Forrest Woolworth <wool...@gmail.com>
Entrepreneurs-
The 2012 Forward Technology Festival kicks off today and begins an 11 day series of events that showcase Madison’s entrepreneurship and creative communities. The Festival is highlighted by the Forward Technology Conference on August 22 (register with code CAPENT2012 for a discount), and be sure to check out the other awesome events coming up.
CE Pitch Contest:
CE is hosting a pitch contest as part of the festival. Spread the word! This is a great avenue to pitch a new idea, startup, or project (both CE and non-CE members are encouraged to participate). To enter, upload a 1 minute video pitch now through August 22. Vote for your favorite, and the top 3 pitches will then pitch in-person to a room full of interested people on August 23 at the Capital Entrepreneurs Pitch Panel. The winners will receive 1 year hosting packages from SupraNet and receive very valuable feedback from an experienced panel of entrepreneurs. The panelists include:
Shawn Broderick – Serial Entrepreneur, Former Director of TechStars Boston
Scott Button – Managing Director at Venture Investors
Justin Beck – Co-Founder and CEO of PerBlue
CE is hosting a pitch contest as part of the festival. Spread the word! This is a great avenue to pitch a new idea, startup, or project (both CE and non-CE members are encouraged to participate). To enter, upload a 1 minute video pitch now through August 22. Vote for your favorite, and the top 3 pitches will then pitch in-person to a room full of interested people on August 23 at the Capital Entrepreneurs Pitch Panel. The winners will receive 1 year hosting packages from SupraNet and receive very valuable feedback from an experienced panel of entrepreneurs. The panelists include:
Shawn Broderick – Serial Entrepreneur, Former Director of TechStars Boston
Scott Button – Managing Director at Venture Investors
Justin Beck – Co-Founder and CEO of PerBlue
CE Meeting:
Our next CE meeting is next Thursday, August 23. It's part of FTF and will be an open social format, meaning non-CE members are invited. CE members do NOT need to register to attend, but anyone else should register here (space is limited).
Other Events:
There are many other events throughout FTF. Some highlights:
- High Tech Happy Hour (8/16)
- BarCamp (8/18)
- From Fumes to Funding: Incubate, Accelerate, and Capital to Grow (8/18)
- The American Startup: Empowering Entrepreneurs (8/20) - use option FTF2012 for free admission!
- Women Entrepreneurs Networking Breakfast (8/21)
- FTF Social Entrepreneurship Symposium (8/21)
- Forward Technology Conference (8/22)
- Capital Entrepreneurs Pitch Panel and Open Social (8/23)
- Madison Ruby Conference (8/24-8/25)
See you around FTF!
Forrest
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