'Fast Pitch Forum' to debut May 27 with some familiar names |
Connect with TechFlash on our Facebook page for all the latest technology news headlines and commentary, plus information and access to special events, photos from events, promotions and more.
Today On Techflash
Mass High Tech
'Fast Pitch Forum' to debut May 27 with some familiar names
The Washington Technology Industry Association is reformatting its long-running Early Stage Investment Forum, rebranding it this year as the "Fast Pitch Forum & Technology Showcase."
The event -- to be held May 27 -- will feature 24 companies vying for the votes of audience members. (Full list below). This is not to be confused with the Northwest Entrepreneur Network's "First Look Forum," which also got an overhaul earlier this year.
That smaller, more intimate, event was designed to showcase new startups that had not presented at a business plan pitch competition before.
In the case of the Fast Pitch Forum, many of the companies are well known around Seattle. Some are scheduled to launch new offerings at the event, which has morphed from an investment matchmaking event to a technology showcase. This is the 16th year for the event.
Presenting companies include:
AdReady
Blist
Bonanzle
BuddyTV
Daptiv
DataSphere
Gist
Konnects
Liquid Planner
Ontela
Pet Holdings
Picnik
Redfin
Reality Gap
The Robot Co-op
SEOmoz
Swype
TalentSpring
Teachstreet
Vantos
Visible Technologies
Whitepages
Widevine Technologies
WidgetBucks
The keynote speaker will be Tim Draper of Draper Fisher Jurvetson, while Marc Brown, Microsoft head of Corporate Development/M&A will lead a morning panel discussion.
If you are commenting using a Facebook account, your profile information may be displayed with your comment depending on your privacy settings. By leaving the 'Post to Facebook' box selected, your comment will be published to your Facebook profile in addition to the space below.
TechFlash Team
Recent Sponsor Posts
Who's creating today's energy efficient buildings? Find out at the BetterBricks Awards, Feb. 16
BetterBricks Awards salute the individuals leading the way for high performance commercial buildings with an emphasis on energy efficiency. Join us as we recognize these standout green building professionals.
Award categories include: Advocate; Architect/Designer; Facility Manager/Operator; and Owner/Developer.
Keynote Speaker: Kevin Kampschroer, Director of U.S. GSA's Office of Federal High Performance Buildings. Kevin leads the U.S. General Services Administration's efforts in building sustainability and accelerating industry adoption of sustainable principles across all aspects of a building's life.
Register here by February 10!
If you are interested in buying a table, email Monica Alquist or call her at 206-876-5404.
The Triple Door Presents: The Atomic Bombshells "J'ADORE!: A Burlesque Valentine"
Seattle's reigning Burlesque super-troupe delivers a gorgeous and glittering VALENTINE featuring some of the Bombshells' most exhilarating acts to date. J'Adore! promises to celebrate l'amour with good humor, style, and a healthy dose of dazzle! Bring a friend, a lover, a family member, or a secret crush, and celebrate with the Valentine's Burlesque spectacular that will leave you shouting: "J'ADORE......The Atomic Bombshells!" The incomparable Jasper McCann emcees with high style and charm.
Please visit www.thetripledoor.net for a full schedule of future performances.
The Triple Door Presents: Bob Mould – See A Little Light: An Evening of Reading and Music
"Bob Mould. Those two words are synonymous with integrity. From Husker Du in the last century to right at this moment, Bob is the real deal, writing and playing music for music's sake. He's a great songwriter and performer. I have been a fan of Bob's for thirty years now with no end in sight." -Henry Rollins
Please visit www.thetripledoor.net for a full schedule of future performances.
Why Choose BDO for your SOC (previously SAS 70) Reports?
BDO’s experience in providing attestation services (SAS 70/SSAE 16, AT 101, AT 201, AT 601, etc.) to a broad range of industries, and our team of skilled professionals distinctly qualifies us to serve as your company’s Service Auditor. By leveraging the BDO global network of control specialists, we are poised to provide global services in more than 1,000 offices and across 119 countries. Many organizations find that investing in reports on controls may result in benefits, including:
• Increased client confidence
• Improved competitive advantage
• Minimization of frequent audits
• Streamlined business processes and controls
• Enhanced risk management
For detailed information contact Paul Martini at pmartini@bdo.com.
