Here's all the news and commentary about DEMO alumni companies and emerging technology trends written by DEMO writers and analysts. Please comment on stories of interest to you.
By Chris Shipley•07/01/2009
July 1, 2009
DEMO meetups serve two purposes: they introduce DEMO to new entrepreneurs and they reunite DEMO with past participants. The Boston meetup on Monday served both purposes in one encounter.
One of the first people through the door at VOX Monday evening was Mike Robbins, who demonstrated a stock quote application at DEMO ’99. Mike was 13 years old at the time. Read more
By DEMO Staff•06/30/2009
DEMO event, Sept. 21-23 in San Diego! Preferred reg. rate of $1995 expires today, 6/30. Don't miss new Alphapitch program, DEMO Lifetime Achievement award winners and more. http://www.demo.com
By DEMO Staff•06/30/2009
Join Matt Marshall and Chris Shipley for a DEMO Meetup tomorrow, July 1 at Lanai in Austin, TX from 6-8 p.m. Register now at http://demoaustin.eventbrite.com/
By DEMO Staff•06/24/2009
July 16, San Francisco: Join Matt Marshall, co-executive producer of the DEMO conference, along with influential investors, mobile industry executives, entrepreneurs, press and analysts at MobileBeat 2009 for one-day of in depth discussion, debate and networking. Read more
By Chris Shipley•06/24/2009
There is the inevitable question that arises during these DEMO meetups we’ve been holding around the country. Matt Marshall and I both hail from Silicon Valley, and here we are in New York, D.C., Seattle, L.A., and next week Boston and Austin. More than once a night at any of these events, someone is bound to ask what we think of their entrepreneurs or want to know how their city stacks up to the Valley and other stops on our tour? Read more
By Chris Shipley•06/17/2009
On Monday evening, one hundred or so Friends of DEMO gathered at a downtown Palo Alto bar for one in a series of meetups being held around the country this summer. The bar was packed with old friends who for many years have attended or launched products at DEMO, as well as some new faces looking to connect to the vibrant community that DEMO continues to be. Read more
By Chris Shipley•06/11/2009
I knew that headline would get your attention!
After all, in this market, everyone could use some extra dough. And what young company isn’t looking to raise some capital? Read more
For many years, I’ve advised companies on market position, product definition, funding strategies, and venture pitches. I’ve pitched dozens of VCs and raised money for my own companies. But it wasn’t until very recently that I got the best advice ever for entrepreneurs looking to raise money.
By Chris Shipley•06/05/2009
Last month, Matt Marshall and I got together with about 14 angel and institutional investors to hear how they were thinking about the market, the economy, and the startups they are seeing. Read more
By Chris Shipley•05/28/2009
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: it’s a mistake to think that Silicon Valley is the only place to find great technology products and companies. No doubt, Silicon Valley remains the center point of innovation. Yet as companies become increasingly distributed, the Valley is transforming into a hub with spokes of innovation reaching broadly across a global market. Read more
By DEMO Staff•05/27/2009
DEMO co-executive producer, Matt Marshall is in DC this week and is hosting a meetup on Thursday night from 5:30 to 8 pm along with DEMO’s SVP and GM, Neal Silverman and Social Time’s founder, Nick O’Neill. If you live in the DC area, come on by Hudson Restaurant and Lounge in Dupont Circle for some cocktails and casual conversation. First drink is on DEMO for the first 30 thru the door. Read more
