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But the twist I bring, is that I want to come and see what is really so special about the valley’s way of doing things other than their great self PR that seems to be on constant transmit.

Somehow after the internet was started on the east coast DC in particular the credit seems to have shifted to the west coast SV in particular.

So I would love to come out and learn from the creators to see what I missed while doing things out here in the hinterlands of the world specifically DC.

a. Jake did one too many keg stands
b. Made out with a toilet seat
c. Streaked across campus
d. And was arrested for urinating in the Chancellor’s garden

Although Jake thought this was another typical Saturday, his parents thought differently.
The following afternoon, tagged pictures, wall posts, videos, and messages flooded in, corroding the decency of Jake’s profile. His parents took one look at his disgusting performance and… let’s just say Jake’s monthly tuition check just got a whole lot smaller.

If only Jake knew about WebFam he could have started a private network for him and his family where he can easily import “appropriate” photos from his social networks, share blog stories, files, videos, publish websites, and collaborate schedules using a shared calendar, without the a. b. c. and d. happening. webfam.com . . . you want us there…

And we want to be there. WebFam has raised 60k and looking to get further connected with the greater startup community so we can mingle with the same Silicon Valley veterans that have been rejected by their own kids on facebook.

760.525.2409
jrpease@webfam.com

The first 2 were spent in development, the next 2 attempting to expand it with a company it was sold to (I’m not driving a Porsche). We completely rebuilt the product from the ground up. Nonetheless, in the end – we failed. We were unable to get enough internal support for continued development inside what was a professional services firm resistant to change, much less the necessary resources for external marketing. It is not easy to switch from doing services to attempting to become a product company. At the least it was a great learning experience, one of many projects to come.

So I have the stamp of entrepreneur on my resume, but am still very much a rookie when it comes to financing and then marketing a product. This is really where the ‘rubber meets the road’, how things actually get launched and become successful. I have the technical know how, and creative thinking and resourcefulness in spades. It’s that next step – of turning a techie into a successful business and sales person, supplying them with networking and guidance, that Startup2Startup provides, that I would like to be a part of.

I have a product in the RIA/modeling space that would benefit greatly from having me attend the event. My success: after a successful launch, being able to come back as a veteran to contribute back to the community.

Thank you for your consideration.

I am 2 years into development on a broadband delivered advertising based game system that would be disruptive to the current ad models in play.

The overwhelming response from institutional investors, marketing, advertising and entertainment execs has been, “This is hot (or cool), come back when you’re further along.”

My issue is access. Access to a community that “gets it” and has the technology to build it out. South Florida is great for networking certain things, (biomedical, telecom, aerospace…) but not too great for consumer marketing and entertainment. Your attendees and guests are far more attuned to what I have to offer.

A few minutes of time with some of those who are seeking sharply focused people with ideas that demonstrate exceptional opportunity would surely serve to accelerate the development of this project.

I’m at the stage where linking with your community makes good sense both for me and for them.

Thank you kindly for your consideration.

Marc C.

I would love to get the ability to get inspired and challenged on my startup, that launched today – http://www.mentory.com.
This website is facilitating the same principle, invite a mentor i.e. role model to make you grow and achieve your goals.

/Natasha

I’m looking for that initial push off the edge to see if I can fly.

Thanks for your time! -Brendan

One of the items that has been hard to overcome is in how to keep a simple/user friendly design on top of a sophisticated and powerful application. So having a chance to meet and mingle with Jeffrey Veen, the guy who wrote the book on this (literally), would be incredibly APPRECIATED. Not to mention that the timing is perfect for where I am in development.

So, while I would benefit from the connections and “picking of peoples’ brains” like everyone else, the immediate value me for is that this might well be an impetus for a critical design change that I have overlooked that may make all the difference.

Lastly, I would like to think that I do have something to contribute to those there, having had a variety of career and educational experiences.

Thanks for your consideration.

I’m Mike Moradian, Founder/President of CampusBuddy.com and a startup rookie.

I, along with my team, have worked hard to create on one the largest student-related Facebook applications and a Facebook enabled sites. The site analyzes of 80 million official course grades–the most on the web–making it one of the most objective places on the internet for students to seek information of colleges and professors. We’re dedicated TechCrunch readers, and were even featured in TC on Oct 17, 08. The opportunity to attend Startup2Startup would mean a lot to CampusBuddy and the team of Startup rookies behind it.

Thank you very much,
Mike
CampusBuddy.com

But, if you go to those events, you’ll be competing with about 1,000 other rookies for a chance to give a one sentence intro and a handshake. At Startup2Starup the ratio is pretty much 1:1 and you can have a leisurely discussion over dinner. Using your logic, if Barack Obama invited you to a private dinner, you wouldn’t bother going because the inauguration was open to the public.

I’ve been to the open events around the valley, and they have certainly helped a lot, but it really isn’t a valid comparison.

And was that an intentional Eleanor Roosevelt/ Adlai Stevenson reference?

My partner and I own Work It Training (www.workittraining.com) based out of Austin, Texas. We provide 1-on-1 and small group fitness training to our clients. Whether you are looking to lose weight, tone or build muscle, we work with our clients to help them achieve their fitness and health goals. Instead of quick fixes and trendy diets, we engage our clients in a more intimate partnership that empowers them to establish life-long health and fitness and health goals.

We have gathered a lot of client feedback on issues that they have said have prevented them from meeting their health and fitness goals in the past. We believe we have come up with a novel and innovative solution to take the principles and practices that we have learned at Work It Training to the next level. We are currently in the seed stage of our new idea. In doing our research we have not yet found an example of another business that matches what we have in mind. We feel that our idea is a great intersection of the health and fitness industry with social networking media.

We would love the opportunity to explain our idea in more detail in a positive and welcoming environment with other rookie entrepreneurs, as well as seasoned entrepreneurs and veterans.

Thank you for reading and look forward to the opportunity.

launch at TC60 in September.

because I have answers to the music biz.

24 years old w/ superstar team. I’m on fiya! (fire)

Obviously, this would be an excellent opportunity to learn and get advice on my idea, and I’m very excited at the chance to attend. However, since the market for my business is small companies, the information I could gain would be invaluable to move things along. Thanks for considering me. If anyone has any questions or feedback, I’d love to hear them. Email me at dmh17@duke.edu

Doug

It seems Skype or MSN, right? Yes if you use the softphone download from our website. But how can you get my call when you power off your computer? That’s big problem in Skype, MSN or other Instant Messaging. Our solution is very simple. You may buy an IP Phone from us. Your IP Phone will be online 24 hours a day. You can’t miss any income call. Also, it is more nature and convenient to dial or answer a call by the IP Phone.

You may view us as a vendor of IP Phone (or chat machine) for Skype or MSN. Actually, we have our own internet telecom system on the internet, which is based on our proprietary P2P technology.

We sell the IP Phone as well as other hardware such as enterprise gateway, IP PBX. We also sell the license for soft switch and conference call control, for the enterprise market.

I am looking for some guys for our marketing in Silicon Valley. The passion for creating a great company from a start-up is necessary.

Many people thought the internet telephony is worse than traditional one. You will change your mind if you have a try for ours. Oh, maybe you have an impulse to try, visit http://www.headcall.com .

So much I have said, shouldn’t I get the invitation for the next Startup2Startup ?

By the way, if any body here has an interesting in joining us, contact me at yanghm.cn (at) gmail.com.

1. We are a start-up formed by undercover geeks

2. We have a BIG IDEA that will get you hooked online

3. We believe we can take social networking to the next level

4. We are twitter-holics

5. We know how to engage our audience

6. We have PASSION!

7. We know brand engagement = opportunity and we have the very platform to execute this

8. We believe everyone is an “influencer”

9. Web 2.0 is all about PEOPLE

10. We work hard, yet know how to have fun!

I would really like to attend this event because Startup2Startup is one of the few events in the Bay Area that focuses exclusively on connecting first time entrepreneurs with established professionals in the community in a very comfortable environment. Folks have told me that the objective at the event is not to necessarily to “sell” your product or give out as many business cards as possible, but to understand how the valley works and to get the right info.

For example, I was discussing with our founding team how much we should budget in our business/financial plan for employee salaries. I realized that I should talk to the “been there and done it” folks to see how they answered such questions. How much salary do you pay once you get an angel round of funding for an employee? It it 40% market rate + options, 60% + options, how do you figure out the appropriate number of options? These are tough questions that can have significant impact on the company, and getting perspectives from people who have answered these questions before is very valuable.

My objective at the event is very straightforward. I want to meet people, share my leanings and stories about Micello with other first time entrepreneurs, and get the opportunity to hear from experienced folks who have helped guide countless companies before mine.

My linkedin profile is at:
http://www.link...n/ankitkagarwal

Thank you.