Twiistupstartups http://www.twiistup.com Tue, 20 Jul 2010 08:34:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 Innovative Start-ups Wanted for Twiistup 6 http://www.twiistup.com/2009/05/19/innovative-start-ups-wanted-for-twiistup-6/ http://www.twiistup.com/2009/05/19/innovative-start-ups-wanted-for-twiistup-6/#comments Tue, 19 May 2009 17:51:49 +0000 Jeremiah Abraham http://www.twiistup.com/?p=488 Geek-chic SoCal tech event opens call for Showoffs

Los Angeles, CA – May 19, 2009 – Twiistup, Southern California’s premier event showcasing innovation and connecting professionals from the worlds of technology, media and entertainment, invites startups to apply for 10 free ‘Showoff’ slots at Twiistup 6 starting today. Twiistup 6 takes place on Thursday and Friday, July 30 and 31, 2009 at the Universal Hilton in Universal City, Calif.

Showoffs at Twiistup have the chance to gain exposure and visibility in front of a mix of investors, entrepreneurs and other influencers in the tech/media industry. This year, a panel will select 10 entrants based on qualities including:

- contribution to technology, innovation and entrepreneurship
- value and appeal
- originality and inspirational or thought-provoking content

Winners will be selected in two rounds, the first ending June 12 and the last on June 26, with preferential consideration given to applications received before the round one deadline. Twiistup recently announced an expanded agenda that adds a full day program to the established evening showcase, giving Showoff companies significantly more exposure.

“Sponsors are paying thousands of dollars for space that we’re giving to Showoffs for free,” said event producer Francisco Dao. “If you’re a startup who wants exposure there’s no reason not to throw your hat in the ring.”

Having outgrown all of its previous venues Twiistup 6 moves to the Universal Hilton where it will occupy over 23,000 square feet of space.

Showoff companies will be selected by a panel of the following five judges established in the world of technology and media:

Brady Brim-DeForest – Serial entrepreneur, Founder of the International Academy of Web Television, co-founder of Tubefilter.
Neil Patel – Angel Investor, Co-founder of Crazy Egg and KISSmetrics
Brian Solis – Author of Now is Gone and Putting the Public Back in Public Relations, Publisher of PR 2.0 and bub.blicio.us, Founder of Future Works PR, and Strategic Advisor to Fortune 500 businesses and startups
Mark Suster – GRP Partners, venture capital.  Former VP Product Mgmt Salesforce.com & 2-time CEO and entrepreneur
Andrew Warner – Founder, Mixergy.com. Former CEO of Bradford & Reed.

Companies interested in entering for one of the 10 featured Showoff spots can apply on the Twiistup Web site at www.twiistup.com/call-for-showoffs/.

A limited amount of passes are available for media and bloggers. Media who would like a complimentary ticket to the event should email a request to twiistup@lewispr.com.

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Growthink is a leading strategic consulting, advisory and investment banking firm to growth companies.  They’re headquartered right here in beautiful LA, with offices in SF, SD and NY.  They’ve been in business since 1999, and have helped more than 1500 companies with strategic planning, growth and capital raises.  (That’s quite a track record.)  Not all of the businesses they service are tiny:  their roster includes Deutsche Bank, Hooters, and McKesson Corporation.   But don’t fret:  they still take care of the little guys.

As a matter of fact, to show how much they care, they’re offering a free business plan consultation or business plan review to Twiistup4 attendees.  (They’re also providing services to all the Showoffs and a full strategic review to the Twiistup4 winner.)  They have specialty practices in digital entertainment, technology, green and biotech, in addition to general services.  Please stop by and see them at the event to make arrangements.  And tell them “thanks” for supporting our community, and for the great party by the pool.  We’re delighted to have them as one of our sponsors.

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