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Title:

Creating The Next Hot Startup… For Free

Your vote:
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Organizer:
Brian Gorbett, Microsoft
Description:
Learn how Microsoft is getting involved and interacting with startups from a Software Architect's point of view. Brian Gorbett, an experienced software architect, will explore some of the main technology platforms available, and share resources and personal experiences that can help startups succeed both from a software architecture perspective, and by tapping into a vast network of many tools and services available.
Questions
Answered:
  1. There are so many technology platforms out there. What are the pros and cons of some of them?
  2. It is not just about the technology. What about the business of running a business?
  3. What resources are available for marketing and PR support?
  4. What are some best practices to help me build my new startup?
  5. What resources can connect me with potential customers?
  6. How can I leverage a cloud platform to build a saleable company, at a low cost (demo)?
  7. Are there other online resources to help me get started?
  8. How can I get in front of really smart technical people to discuss integration possibilities?
  9. What are some examples of startups you have worked with that are making it happen?
  10. What are all these “Sparks” you mentioned?
Level:
Beginner
Category:
Branding / Marketing / Publicity, Funding / VC, New Technology / Next Generation
Type:
Solo
Event:
Interactive 2010
on 19/8/09
just realized that my name link goes to the microsoft homepage.
find out a little more about me http://briangorbett.com/index.php/about

on 19/8/09
I noticed that the "Microsoft" guy's blog is running PHP. awesome. Sounds like an interesting topic!
on 20/8/09
keeping it real caleb! :)
on 2/9/09
So, who else is on this panel?
on 2/9/09
Oops... just noticed it's a solo! Sry!
on 1/11/09
I look forward to this informative panel and hope it gets picked.
on 13/11/09
. Hope this one gets through.
on 29/11/09
Fantastic! A session on RIA Accessibility is long overdue!
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