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What is TiE50 Midwest?
| TiE50 Midwest is a new program at the TiECon Midwest annual conference. TiE50 Midwest acknowledges excellence among 50 startups within five industry tracks including Software, Wireless, Cleantech, media,
Life Sciences. |
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TiECon Midwest 2009 is an entrepreneurial conference , attracting Hundreds of entrepreneurs,
venture capitalists and other professionals. TiECon Midwest has been running from 2008 in Detroit with well known keynote speakers. This year TiECon Midwest is being held on Oct 23-24, 2009
at The Ritz-Carlton, Dearborn.
Selection process:
TiE50 Midwest finalists will be selected by a combination of public opinion polls and an experienced
panel of industry judges.
The Benefits:
TiE50 Midwest winners will be honored with awards of excellence in front of hundreds of entrepreneurs,
Venture Capitalists and other professionals at TiECon Midwest 2009. Additionally, the TiE50 Midwest winners will get special invitations to PowerConnect premium networking sessions at TiECon and will be part of ongoing recognition from TiE Detroit throughout the year.
What are the requirements? Are there any fees?
There are no fees involved in this program. All we require of TiE50 Midwest honorees is that the company’s CEO or Founder give two six minute presentations live at TiECon Midwest 2009 and attend PowerConnect, a premium networking session at the conference which will bring together thought leaders in your segment. As an additional benefit, TiE50 Midwest presenters will attend TiECon Midwest 2009 and PowerConnect on a complimentary basis.
Next Steps:
Please click here to complete questionnaire (online web form)
– this must be completed by July 22, 2009 |
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Review process: Public Polling and Judging from July 22 - August 1st |
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TiE50 Midwest finalists will be announced on Sep 1, 2009 and will get recognition through TiECon Midwest marketing and press releases |
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TiE50 Midwest honorees will be invited to a pre-conference VIP reception the evening of Thursday,
October 22, 2009. |
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If your company is selected for TiE50 Midwest, the CEO/Founder must be available to attend TiECon Midwest and will be required to do the following: |
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Give a six minute presentation about the company at TiECon Midwest on both days of the conference |
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Attend PowerConnect networking session at TiECon Midwest - where you will have access to industry luminaries, charter members, venture capitalists and other attendees who are focused in your segment |
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