silicon valley trade mission 2014 - cogc presentation

Silicon Valley Trade Mission28 May to 17 June 2014

What we do…

1. Validate– Schools program, Startup Weekend, Space Apps Challenge, …

2. Incubate– Co-working space, events

3. Accelerate– 12 week accelerator program

4. Navigate– Silicon Valley trade missions + landing pad

5. Collaborate– Make it then give back, work with all groups, volunteers, …

Connie Yeh

Partnerships…

• Code for America

• StartupTV.us

• Singularity University Summit

• Runway Incubator – 2 way bridge

• Microsoft Ventures + Google for Entrepreneurs

• City of San Francisco regulatory environment

• Exploratorium

Outcomes

“Personally I have been able to experience many areas of the Tech Sector in the US which would not

have been possible without the assistance of yourself and Glenn. The varied number of viewpoints I have

been able to gather from speaking with so many startups located in San Francisco and Silicon Valley

will help me further my own business ideas and develop them to their potential….. Ultimately the trip has proved to be a great inspiration to me, along with

the friendship gained from other travelers I will continue to derive benefits for many years to come.”

– Aaron Chambers

Outcomes

“We have gained such valuable experience and learned so much from being here. We will be heading back to

Queensland having met valuable connections and gained knowledge that will definitely be utilized in developing our respective products, and will be a significant step in

the progression of our fledging careers!

Just being surrounded by such a forward-thinking, creative and intelligent environment - both from those

we’ve met in California, and getting to know everyone on the trip - has really inspired us to continue pursuing our

goals and actively seek to make them a reality.” – Amy Elliott

What’s next…• New co-working space

• Contributing content to Digital Hub

• Startup Apprentice Schools Program

• Code for America Summit – 22-25 Sept

• Return trade mission – 9-17 Nov

• Startup Weekend – Nov 21-13

• Accelerator Program

• Silicon Valley Landing Pad