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Jannovation Jam Pitch Competition and Silicon Valley Tanabata Festival
August 5th from 1pm-10pm
Plug and Play Tech Center- 440 N. Wolfe Rd. Sunnyvale
Second Annual Silicon Valley Tanabata 2011 – Festival of Hope – presented by SunBridge is the premier event connecting entrepreneurial Japanese individuals and companies withSilicon Valley influencers, including start-ups, venture capitalists, universities, government and business leaders. It will provide a blend of startup pitches, presentation sessions, and plenty of networking opportunities in an interactive, intimate and relaxed atmosphere at Plug and Play Tech Center. Expect 500+ participants – 250 each from the Japanese andSilicon Valley communities – in 2011.
Please visit us at http://tanabata.us/ to find more information and register for an unparalleled opportunity to get connected to entrepreneurial community as well as enjoy Japan-style fine food and entertainment while contributing to Japan’s quick recovery from the Tohoku disaster.
Fee: Early Registration $40 (includes a Complimentary Sushi Ticket)
*Many more festival foods and drinks are available throughout the party.
**We will donate $10 out of $40 to Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief efforts!
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US & Japanese Startup Pitch Competition Invitation
Second Annual Silicon Valley Tanabata 2011 – Festival of Hope
Are you a Japanese or US startup company looking for:
- · Partners to help you expand in the Japanese or US markets?
- · Media exposure?
- · Funding?
- · Practice of your pitch and presentation skills?
- · An enjoyable evening of Japanese food and culture, while contributing to Earthquake Relief?
Then, sign up now to be part of Jannovation Jam (Pitch Competition), and the Second Annual Silicon Valley Tanabata 2011 – Festival of Hope
Presented by SunBridge (founders of salesforce.com Japan and Oracle Japan) this is the premier event connecting entrepreneurial Japanese individuals and companies with Silicon Valley influencers, including start-ups, venture capitalists, universities, government and business leaders; and connecting US entrepreneurs seeking to expand to Japan to Japanese corporations, investors, institutions and individuals who can help. It will provide a blend of startup pitches, presentation sessions, and plenty of networking opportunities in an interactive, intimate and relaxed atmosphere.
Who: Up to 25 Japanese and 10 US startup companies and an audience of up to 500 individuals from US and Japanese corporations, VC firms, government agencies and the broader technology and business communities.
When: Aug 5th, 2011
Jannovation Jam (Pitch Competition): 2:00pm-5:00pm (Doors open at 1pm)
In addition to 3-minute pitches from Japanese and US startups, presentations will discuss success secrets of entering the Japanese and US markets and include a panel discussion on gaining international media exposure. Startups will also have an expo area to demonstrate their products and meet with interested attendees. Two Japanese and one US startup will be selected as winners to each give a 10-minute presentation at the evening Tanabata Festival.
Tanabata Festival Party: 5:00pm-10:00pm
In addition to a celebration of and 10 minute pitches by the startup pitch competition winners, the Tanabata Festival Party will offer Japanese food, music, and networking opportunities with leaders of the US-Japan entrepreneurial and technology sectors, while raising funds for Japan earthquake and tsunami relief efforts of The Miner Foundation.
Where: Plug and Play Tech Center
440 N Wolfe Road, Sunnyvale CA 94085
Fee: Following the application and selection process to choose the participating startups, a modest fee of $200 will be charged to participating companies to help offset event costs and provide a contribution to Japan earthquake and tsunami relief.
To Participate Contact: Hitoshi Kawanabe Hitoshi@sunbridgepartners.com
Please visit us at http://tanabata.us/ to find more information and register to attend the Second Annual Silicon Valley Tanabata 2011 – Festival of Hope.
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