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 FROM THE CEO
Explore Your Business Opportunities in China - October 17-18
Our Gateway to China program takes place in Shanghai, October 17-18 and we're encouraging all ANZA members currently doing business in China, making plans to do business in China within the next year and those of you who are just curious to know more about this burgeoning market to join us in Shanghai this month.
We've put together a formidable agenda. We've lined up many local experts to talk about partnering, funding, IP protection, startup culture and localization issues. And, Clinton Dines, Executive Chairman Asia, Caledonia Investments will give a talk followed by a private dinner with attendees.
The cost is $1,995 (USD) and includes the two-day conference, three nights hotel and airport transfer. There is also an option to add-on a trip to the Nanjing International Technology Transfer Conference, October 20-21.
The conference is less than two weeks away, so please contact me at viki@anzatechnet.com with any questions. We have a few spaces left and would love to include you in this great opportunity to explore China business opportunities.
Viki
Viki Forrest, CEO ANZA Technology Network
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A group of South Australian entrepreneurs talk with ANZA CEO Viki Forrest.
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GATEWAY TO THE US/SILICON VALLEY CONNECT 2011 WRAP UP
This year's Gateway to the US was part of the two-day Silicon Valley Connect 2011 conference, held Sept. 29-30 at the Computer History Museum and Silicon Valley Bank. More than 300 people attended.
We know many of you in Silicon Valley were able to join us. And we know many ANZA Network members in the Valley and beyond have attended our Gateway events before. So, we thought we'd let you hear from some of the Australian companies that pitched for investment. Here's what they had to say:
"A great way to get started and get introduced to mentors, prospective investors and industry leaders." Michael Lam, CEO and Co-Founder, Hubblr
"We were immersed in a world where everyone understands what you are talking about...you learn what you need from those who have done it before, so that you can compete on an international level." Kym Huynh, CEO and Founder, WeTeachMe
"One of the most informative few days of my entire career. Unbelievable! A complete eye opener and so inspirational." - Justin Parfitt, CEO, HeyLets
Thanks again to our mentors and ANZA TechNet members who attended the event and lent their support to the 10 Gateway companies throughout their stay in Silicon Valley. Also thanks to our sponsors including Invest Victoria, the state government of Victoria, Innovate SA and the government of South Australia.
Click to view photos of Gateway to the US/Silicon Valley Connect 2011.
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 MORE UPCOMING EVENTS AND PROGRAMS- 17-18 October, Shanghai: Gateway to China. Unique opportunity for entrepreneurs of early-stage and small-to-medium size companies from the US, Australia and New Zealand, as well as corporate executives, investors, legal counsel, financial planners and anyone else that is interested in the technology or biotechnology sectors in China or considering doing business there. Click here for information and registration.
- Victorian Companies: Victorian companies looking to do business in the US or China are eligible for the Victorian government's Department of Business and Innovation's Fast Track program provided by ANZA. Click here for more details.
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VIDEO: ANDY BECHTOLSHEIM, CO-FOUNDER OF SUN MICROSYSTEMS, INVESTOR IN GOOGLE DELIVERS KEYNOTE AT SILICON VALLEY CONNECT 2011
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VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Andy Bechtolsheim: on innovation for startups
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In Silicon Valley Andy Bechtolsheim needs no introduction. He is the co-founder of Sun Microsystems and an early investor of Google. Thanks to our partner the Chamber of Commerce International Consortium for Entrepreneurs (CCICE) opening their network, this year's event was able to secure a keynote of this caliber. ANZA member Ian Griffin captured the speech and then edited these highlights. Click on the image or on this link to watch now.
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See our Calendar for upcoming events near you. Many are free or include discount codes for ANZA TechNet members.
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And - as always - keep up with relevant industry news, announcements and opinions as they relate to Australia, New Zealand, the US and China doing business together in Silicon Valley and beyond on the ANZA Technology Network blog.
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Do you have an upcoming event of interest to entrepreneurs, investors, tech execs and service providers working with companies in the US, Australia, New Zealand or Asia?
Send details to us at marketing@anzatechnet.com and we will add it to the ANZA TechNet calendar on our website. ANZA now has 5,500+ members worldwide.
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