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Lois Tilton reviews Short Fiction, late February

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Lois Tilton reviews Short Fiction, late February
There are also independent stories, plus a special Valentine's Day offering – stuff that I like quite a bit better. The Anderson Project ….. Readers will assume this is a low-status person, perhaps mentally impaired, particularly when we see her …
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Esurance To Give Away 10000 "Access Passes" At SXSW®
Esurance Access Passes can also be used for a chance to win tech prizes like Mophie® Juice Packs, GoPro® cameras, Xbox®consoles and iPads® at the Glove Box. Plus, Esurance will send registered users personalized daily itineraries based on their …
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Searching for the future leaders in Digital Tech; Call for Applications for 2014 Digital Tech Summit held in London, April 23-24, 2014: Deadline February 16

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Geneva, Switzerland – Brussels, Belgium – London, Great Britain (PRWEB UK) 18 December 2013

Co President of the Summit, Baruk Pilo from ICON Corporate Finance in London said: “We will be focusing on four major sectors within the Summit where we foresee new disruptive technologies emerging: Financial Technologies; Security and Cyber security; Web, Mobility and Cloud, SaaS and Big Data. Digital Tech is a very exciting sector and in the future we will be seeing new huge business opportunities in very different fields such as: connected consumer objects, civilian drones, mobile payments, new remittance services – the list is endless. Our goal for this event is to select the top 20 European startups in these four hot sectors and invite corporate companies and Strategic Investors to deliver their perspectives for disruptive technologies and new business opportunities. It will be an opportunity for Entrepreneurs to meet tier one investors and potential strategic partners and for large enterprises and VC’s to engage with the best in class European, Israeli and Russian start-ups.”

Company Registration – why should you register?

No charge to apply
No charge for selected companies to attend the event and present – selection is merit only based
Companies are selected by an expert selection committee, according to their potential market impact
Selected companies will present to a group of 100+ global investment professionals, advisors and corporates.
Companies regardless of selection will be seen by a group of top level investors (the selection committee) and have the opportunity to be included in the delegate binder to further promote their offering.

Registration

Applicants can register for the Summit at http://www.digitaltechsummit.eu

As part of the process applicants must submit a corporate presentation together with the registration form. The deadline for applications is February 16.

Selection Criteria

Applicants will be assessed on the uniqueness of their technology, the strength of their business model, vision, and capability to execute on the business plan and the quality and track record of their management. Submissions will be reviewed by the selection committee, which is comprised of senior business leaders from various backgrounds including venture capital, technology, research and economic promotion.

Rewards for Finalists

The selected 20 finalists will each have an opportunity to present their business plans to senior partners, vice presidents and CEOs from the global venture capital and technology industry, as well as service providers and academics. In addition, they will benefit from networking opportunities, local and international media exposure and potential opportunities to secure funding.

Previous Summit attendees have included senior representatives of most major investment firms and corporates:

Almaz Capital, Ambient Sound Investments, Anecova, Atlantic Bridge Investments, Balderton Capital, CDC Innovations, Clipperton Finance, Conor Venture Partners, DFJ Esprit, DN Capital, eBay, Endeavour Vision, EQT, FDI Internet & Mobile, Fidelity Growth Partners, Finnvera Venture Capital, GIMV, Goetz Partners, Google, Growthpoint Technology Partners, Highland Capital Partners, Hummingbird Ventures, Idinvest Partners, iGlobe Partners, Index Ventures, Intesa Sanpaolo, IQ Capital Partners, Iris Capital, Kreos Capital, Nauta Capital, Northzone Ventures, Open Ocean Capital, Open Text, Opera Capital Partners, Partech, Pictet, Quantam Wave Capital, Restoration Partners, Richmond Park Partners, Robert Bosch Venture Capital, Runa Capital, Sardis Capital, Schroder & Co Bank, Scottish Equity Partners, Seed Capital Management, Serena Capital, Silicon Valley Bank, Sony Ericsson, Spintop Ventures, Startup.co.uk, Sunstone Capital, Ventech, Vodafone Ventures, Wellington Partners.

Many companies that have presented at previous Summits have either been acquired or raised more significant funding. Some notable examples include:

    Shutl acquired by Ebay (2013)
    Aloqua acquired by Motorla (2010)
    Brands for Friends acquired by Ebay (2010) for €150million
    Procedural acquired by Esri (2011)
    MexAd acquired by DataXu (2012)
    Sapato.ru acquired by OZON.ru (2012)
    More than $ 300million raised in funding for companies including:
        iZettle, badoo, Klarna, Mister Spex, Silk, StrikeAd, Wrapp,…

About the Tech Tour

The Tech Tour was founded in Geneva in 1998 in response to the growing interest in emerging technology companies in various European regions. The Tech Tour is an independent, not-for-profit organization composed of key contributors to the high technology industry. The organization recognizes that continued prosperity in Europe lies in its ability to transform today’s innovative projects into tomorrow’s global technology leaders.

http://www.techtour.com

About the International Venture Club

The International Venture Club was founded in 2011 as the collaborative platform of leading venture investors promoting successful international investments. Its objectives are to 1) share better practices, 2) build co-investor trust and relations, 3) foster new funding and investment opportunities through joint actions and PR, 4) grow promising companies with corporate partners and co-investors and 5) keep a smart window and support to emerging innovative companies.

http://www.iventureclub.com

Media Contacts:

Tanja Baltus

International Venture Club

+32 (0) 2 643 36 94

tanja(at)iventureclub(dot)com

Laurian Harry

Tech Tour

+41 22 544 60 63

laurian(at)techtour(dot)com

Bond PR

Vanessa Marcie

+44 20 7409 5240

Vanessa(at)bondpr(dot)com







This Day, February 12, In Jewish History by Mitchell A. Levin

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This Day, February 12, In Jewish History by Mitchell A. Levin
While this should not be the full measure of the man he did “note in a lecture on practical philosophy, 'Every coward is a liar; Jews for example, not only in business, but also in common life.'" In “German … He saw Judaism as an inherently …
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Introducing the completely pointless Windows 8.1 Update 1
To get an idea of how pointless Windows 8.1 Update 1 really is, we need look no further than the opinion of long-time Windows 8 proponent Paul Thurrot, who admitted that “it's a mess” in his own review of the software. In previous articles I've … It …
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First Thoughts: State Dinner Serves Apologetic Undertones
A state dinner means never having to say you're sorry… Watching tonight's guest list for the 8:40 pm ET Obama-Hollande dinner… House GOP leaders float debt-ceiling proposal, but can it get 217 votes?… Another day, another Obama health-care delay…
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Activision Blizzard, Inc. (ATVI) Q4 Earnings Preview: February Usually Rings …

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Activision Blizzard, Inc. (ATVI) Q4 Earnings Preview: February Usually Rings …
In conjunction with this release, Activision Blizzard will host a conference call that will be broadcast over the Internet. Wall Street anticipates that … ActivisionBlizzard is the world's largest and most profitable independent interactive …
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Uncommon Interview: Morgan Hartley (AB '11)
CM: Can you describe what you called “mini-adventures,” which inspired many of your blog posts? … Opening up a coffee shop in Uzbekistan was probably the crowning jewel of our mini-adventures. … CM: Speaking of entertainment, how did you get …
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Mail delivery: A right or a privilege?
Canada is proposing to end home mail delivery. Headlines are screaming 'End of an Era '; 'The Postman Won't Ring Any More'; and so on. But, yes, it's true, there is a plan to replace home delivery with “community boxes” that will be placed in …
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Industry's First Virtual Insurance Tradeshow Live Again In February 2012

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Fairfield, CA (PRWEB) December 02, 2011

The 2012 Virtual Insurance Marketplace is the second offering from Direct Connection Advertising & Marketing, LLC, an agency specializing in insurance marketing services. The 2012 VIM promises industry leading sponsors, more interactivity, better accessibility, and an overall more diverse group than the 2010 show.

A virtual tradeshow experience is largely unfamiliar to many insurance professionals. The Virtual Insurance Marketplace seeks to change that while offering outstanding networking possibilities and a variety of means by which companies can share their products and services, all of which are reported on during and after the show to each exhibitor and sponsor. This real-time data is invaluable for marketing follow up and research.

President and founder of Direct Connection, Anita Nevins delights in the prospects afforded attendees and exhibitors in the upcoming show. We are very excited about the 2012 Virtual Insurance Marketplace. Having one under our belt, we know where to focus our energy. We realize that many in our industry have yet to experience a virtual tradeshow. To that end, we will offer several sneak peak free webinars for attendees, to walk them through the navigation and highlight the opportunities for them to make the most of the show. A more diverse group and larger selection of exhibitors will offer more opportunities while keynote speakers presentations will provide for a rich educational experience.

Sponsors are gearing up for the show as well, and many recognizable names have signed on for next years Virtual Insurance Marketplace. Participants are sure to experience networking opportunities and exposure to knowledgeable people at great companies.

A virtual tradeshow allows exhibitors to showcase their offerings through video, slideshows, presentations, and documents. Brandt Minnich, Vice President of Marketing for Mercury Insurance Group, is looking forward to networking while presenting their products and services in this unique forum. Mercury Insurance Group is excited to be a participant in the Virtual Tradeshow being held in February 2012, Minnich states. We are eagerly anticipating the opportunity to begin a dialogue with prospective and existing agents, in a convenient environment where our marketing staff can articulate Mercurys commitment to the independent agent channel and share information about the products and services we offer.

The VIM is an ideal way for insurance businesses to save money on costly arrangements so common to participating in a traditional tradeshow, such as travel expenses. Melissa-Anne Duncan, Director of Development and Partner Relations for the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation, understands the savings and other opportunities the show offers.

The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation is excited to share our mission of helping communities and enriching lives with our industrys independent agents, Duncan reports. The Virtual Insurance Marketplace is an innovative concept that offers a cost-effective means of sharing information and bringing the industry together. We eagerly look forward to participating.

Perhaps one of the biggest advantages to the virtual tradeshow in general and the VIM specifically is the convenience it offers to insurance entities. Hank Haldeman, EVP of the Sullivan Group, recognizes the importance of this fact to sponsors: At the Sullivan Group, as wholesalers and underwriting managers, we are intrigued by the opportunity to have real-time interaction with our retail clientsand prospective clientsfrom points far and near, in an environment where our brokers and underwriters can bring many of the tools supporting our value proposition immediately into the discussion through electronic means … all while sitting at our own desks!

The upcoming Virtual Insurance Marketplace will take place on February 810, 2012. We are actively seeking attendees, exhibitors, and speakers for the Virtual Insurance Marketplace. Visit http://www.webdcmarketing.com, contact Anita Nevins via email at anita(at)webdcmarketing.com, or call (707) 429-0877 to learn more. Registration for the Virtual Insurance Marketplace is free for retail insurance agents and brokers.

The Virtual Insurance Marketplace is brought to you by Direct Connection Advertising & Marketing, LLC, an agency that specializes in insurance and social media marketing, planning and services. For media information, visit http://www.webdcmarketing.com/media.

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30+ Top Venture Capital Firms Scheduled to Meet with Emerging Companies in NYC on February 3, 2011

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New York, NY (PRWEB) January 12, 2011

On February 3, 2011, 30+ of the leading Venture Capital and Angel Investor Groups in the New York area will present at FundingPosts (http://www.FundingPost.com) NYC Venture Capital Showcase sponsored by Credit Suisse. While most venture events allow start-ups only to listen to a panel discussion or to pitch to investors, this event is a “Reverse Venture Fair.” This format allows Entrepreneurs to meet the Venture Capitalists and Angels in an informal cocktail party setting where the investors are the ones providing information about their companies. As an additional benefit, the investors will receive summaries of every company in attendance. Registration information is online at: http://www.fundingpost.com/breakfast/reg1.asp?event=179&refer=PR

During the evening cocktail party, VC Funds and Angel Groups will be exhibiting their firms. Each Fund will have their own table set up for the sole purpose of meeting great new companies seeking capital. Exhibiting firms include:

ARC Angel Fund, i-Hatch Ventures, Security Growth Partners, Trident Capital, Jumpstart NJ Angel Network, Launch Capital, ff Asset Management, NYC Seed, Tri-State Private, Investors Network, Genacast Ventures, Osage Partners, Golden Seeds, Greenhill SAVP, Originate Ventures, Vital Financial, Connecticut Innovations, Long Island Angel Network, Angel Investor Forum, Clove Hitch Partners, Kestrel Asset Management, NYC Investment Fund, StarVest Partners, Innovation Ventures, Metamorphic Ventures, Liquidity Works, Vencon Management, Zelkova Ventures, Radius Ventures, Edison Venture Fund

“We are thrilled to see such an amazing response from the Venture Community,” said Joe Rubin, Director, FundingPost. “Due to the Huge demand from last year, we’ve made some great updates and are looking forward to the best Venture Showcase yet.”

Register here for more details: http://www.fundingpost.com/breakfast/reg1.asp?event=179&refer=PR

ABOUT FUNDINGPOST:

With over 9,500 CEOs and 650 Venture Capital Funds attending events in 20 cities nationwide; a Printed Dealflow Magazine; and a deal-exchange website with over 7,700 VC & Angel Investor members & over 133,000 companies, that has, on average, made an introduction of an Investor to an Entrepreneur every business day since its inception; FundingPost believes that it is important to reach investors in every medium possible – both online and offline. FundingPost has been responsible for Millions and Millions of dollars in Venture Capital Raised!

FundingPost has had the opportunity to work with thousands of Angel and Venture Capital Investors over the past 10 years representing over $ 106.8 Billion.

Contact:

Heather Coull

FundingPost.com

800-461-5509

press(at)fundingpost(dot)com

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