Sponsored by Bootlaw and UK Trade & Investment

techpitch4.5 is an evening pitch event created by 2Pears, in order to showcase some of the latest tech startups, which have been taking part in the UKTI pitch-training workshops in the past 6 months.

techpitch4.5 will be held at the Bootlaw offices (The Auditorium at Pinsent Masons, 30 Crown Place, EC2A)on 25th May 2011, with Bootlaw's co-founder Danvers Baillieu chairing the event.

The evening will feature a discussion with Eric van der Kleij, Tech City Investment Organisation, followed by the quick-fire pitching by selected startups and ensuing grilling by a panel of expert judges. The discussion, pitching and judging will be followed by drinks and networking.

Juding panel:

- Danvers Baillieu,co-founder of www.bootlaw.comand senior associate at law firm Pinsent Masons LLP, representing many web startups and technology companies.

- Megumi Ikeda, executive director at Comcast Interactive Capital (CIC) a $500 million venture capital fund focused on broadband, consumer web, advanced advertising, and enterprise businesses.   

- Eric van der Kleij, CEO of Tech City Investment Organisation

- Amine Laouedj, associate at goetzpartners CORPORATE FINANCE, an independent advisory firm covering the Technology, Media and Digital Media spaces across both the US and Europe, and assisting companies and shareholders in fund raisings, exit strategies, disposals and acquisitions.

- Glenn Shoosmith, founder of Bookingbug

- Zuzanna Pasierbinska-Wilson, founder of Silicon Stilettos, VP Marketing at Huddle. Huddle is the leader in cloud collaboration and content management for the enterprise.

- Grace Yusuf, founder and CEO of KyuBid.coman online dating site that lets you bid for dates. Prior to founding KyuBid, Grace worked as a banker to large financial institutions advising on fixed income financing structures.

Agenda:

18.30 Registration

19.00 Welcome Remarks - Danvers Baillieu, Bootlaw

19.05 Keynote – Eric van der Kleij, CEO Tech City Investment Organisation in discussion with Danvers Baillieu, Bootlaw

19.25 Introduction Panel of Judges

19.30 Pitches by pitching companies + questions from judges

Clickslide

Dancetothis

Findababysitter.com

Gigaboxx

20.45 Drinks and networking at venue

22.00 End of event

 

Venue:

The Auditorium, Pinsent Masons

30 Crown Place

London, EC2A 4ES

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Interested in pitching? How to apply to pitch at techpitch 4.5:

By getting up on stage and pitching your business idea and model, in this case to the panel of experts we have put together for techpitch 4.5, you will gain exposure and interest from both potential users and potential funders, as well as from media in general. And you get to practise and receive immediate feedback on your pitch.

The pitch session is not about achieving funding immediately, but gaining interest, making connections, and hopefully starting relevant discussions, so if you like the idea of pitching you will be good!

Pitches at 2Pears events are free-of-charge for the pitching companies, which means that the person pitching receives a complimentary ticket for the event. All other company members and interested parties will be required to purchase tickets at best available rate, to attend the event. 

Application deadline for pitching at this event was 13th May 2011.

 

Sponsored by:

Bootlaw

Bootlaw is a free boot camp and online resource for emerging technology, internet and digital businesses and the professionals working in them who want to learn more about the legal issues they face. With over 750 members, it is the biggest law-related meetup on meetup.com and it is brought to you by Barry Vitou and Danvers Baillieu, lawyers at international firm Pinsent Masons LLP, which represents many prominent investors, companies and entrepreneurs on the UK's tech start up scene. According to the Wall Street Journal, Bootlaw is "changing the way lawyers do business with start-ups".To join in and for more information go to www.bootlaw.com

 

 

UKTI

UK Trade & Investment is the government organisation that helps UK-based companies succeed in the global economy. We also help overseas companies bring their high quality investment to the UK’s dynamic economy – acknowledged as Europe’s best place from which to succeed in global business.

UK Trade & Investment offers expertise and contacts through its extensive network of specialists in the UK, and in British embassies and other diplomatic offices around the world. We provide companies with the tools they require to be competitive on the world stage. For further information please visit www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk or telephone +44 (0)20 7215 8000.

Supported by:

Newspepper

Newspepper is a global media platform producing content for the Internet. Our unique model of training students and graduates in media ensure they, get paid, on the job experience and our clients receive high quality, low cost
media services.

www.newspepper.com

Startups.co.uk

Startups.co.uk is the UK's no.1 online resource for starting a business. Every year we provide practical tips and information to help budding entrepreneurs start and grow their business. With regular newsletters featuring 'how-to' articles and an active forum, young businesses can get free support and advice on topics ranging from finance and pensions to marketing and sales.

Visit www.startups.co.uk to see how we can help you grow your business.

 

Rules of engagement for 2Pears’ events

Pitching Companies

Pitches at 2Pears events are free-of-charge for the pitching companies, which means that the person pitching receives a complimentary ticket for the event. All other company members and interested parties will be required to purchase tickets at best available rate, to attend the event. 

Tickets

Due to strong demand for tickets, we regret that tickets to events are not transferable nor refundable. If multiple tickets are purchased by one person, under one name, the guests need to arrive together with the purchaser in order to attend.