TechCrunchTalk Paris

TechCrunch will be hosting a " TechCrunchTalk" panel discussion event in Paris on Wednesday 25^th of February, 3pm-6.30pm followed by drinks and networking in conjunction with the Mini Seedcamp event held there on 24^th February and the Open Coffee Club held in Paris in the morning of 25^th February .          Sponsored by Viadeo

 

The TechCrunchTalk event is aimed at bringing together the web 2.0 startup and VC community to debate the next phase of the startup world. It will feature three quick-fire panel discussions with the hottest entrepreneurs and investors selected for their leading views on the market, and with topics focused around the following themes:

 

• What are the strengths of the French tech scene?

• Where and how can it be improved?

• Should French startups concentrate on France or scale across Europe?

• Is the VC community doing enough for entrepreneurs?

• What is the VC community looking for from French entrepreneurs? 

 

France is a key nation in Europe but in an era of globalisation will its emphasis on the French language act as a key advantage or disadvantage for French startups trying to build the next Google? French entrepreneurs are renowned for their savvy, smart take on technology - but does France face a brain-drain as French startups seek their fortune in Silicon Valley?

 

Roundtable Discussion

Féral-Pierssens Laurent, Silentale

Cedric Giorgi, Goojet

Salman Malik, former founder of Firefly

Nicolas Celier, Alven Capital

Colette Ballou Lamotte, Ballou PR

Steph Bouchet, ex-Joost

Schuepbach Olivier, Wellington Partners

Leila Abboud, Wall Street Journal

 

Roundtable Moderator:
Mike Butcher, TechCrunch UK & Europe

 

SCHEDULE:

 

France 2.0

 

- 3pm tea/coffees

 

- Start intro around 3.30 followed

 

PANEL 1

- Panel One at 3.40 "The French Startup Experience" - finish at 4.20.

 

Féral-Pierssens Laurent, Silentale

Cedric Giorgi - Goojet

Salman Malik, former founder of Firefly

Nicolas Celier, Alven Capital

 

- Then break 15-20 mins.

 

PANEL 2

 

- Panel Two at 4.45 = " French companies - going global" until 5.25

 

Colette Ballou Lamotte Ballou PR

Steph Bouchet, ex-Joost

Schuepbach Olivier, Wellington Partners

Leila Abboud, Wall Street Journal

 

- 5.30 - 3 or 4 pitches from startups

 

- 6pm drinks

 

The panel discussions will be followed by casual networking over drinks.

 

Details: TechCrunchTalk France 2.0 will be on on Wednesday, 25 Feb 2009 3pm-6pm, followed by networking over refreshments till 8pm. It will be held at La Cantine, 12 passage Montmartre, Galerie des Panoramas, 151 rue Montmartre, in Paris, the innovation and co-working place owned by Silicon Sentier: http://lacantine.org

 

What is it?

TechCrunchTalk is a TechCrunch curated discussion get-together for start-ups in the UK and Europe, which focuses on a number of current and relevant themes for the technology start-up community.  Its aim is to generate debate and a voice for the technology start-up community, to identify trends, themes, issues, challenges and developments within the community, the industry and the local vs. European environment. 

 

It kicks off with an afternoon of discussing a pre-determined set of themes, with Mike Butcher, the editor of TechCrunch UK initiating and moderating the discussions, and finishes off with some drinks and informal networking, with more participants invited to party.

 

Why should I be part of it?

If you are in the technology business, if you are a start-up and interested in cutting-edge ideas, if you are interested in meeting with entrepreneurs, VC’s and Angel investors, and if you read TechCrunch UK or TechCrunch.com regularly, then this is a great opportunity for you to be part of the community and make your voice heard, as well as get new ideas.

 

TechCrunch events, whether in the UK, US or in Europe are very popular, attended by decision makers, the venture community and dozens of members of the media.

 

How can I be part of it?

Tickets to the event are a nominal €35 per person (early bird rate is €25) – but only available to start-ups, VC’s and media. Tickets are available on www.amiando.com/tcparis

 

Attendee identification will be checked at the door. Due to the strong demand for tickets, we regret tickets are not transferable and not refundable. If you use your name to purchase multiple tickets, your guests must arrive with you to check in at the door.

 

Editorial enquiries about being on the speaker panels can be directed to Mike Butcher, European Editor, TechCrunch contactable at http://uk.techcrunch.com/about

 

Sponsorship opportunities

We have a few sponsorship opportunities and demo tables available for companies to show off their products. If you are interested in supporting the event, please contact Petra Johansson .

 

If you are a member of the press wanting to cover the event, please contact Rassami Hok Ljungberg .

 

TechCrunch UK will be hosting TechCrunchTalk, an event organised by TwistedTree in association with rassami .

 

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