silicon valley trade mission 2014 - cogc presentation
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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