Silicon Valley Forum Presents
Microsoft Campus, Silicon Valley
#WorldCupTech @SVForum
On June 1st at Microsoft's campus in Mountain View, 23 startups representing 13 countries gathered together to compete for the Cup, and entrepreneurs and investors alike came to celebrate innovative technology from around the world. Combining global technology innovation with a touch of friendly competition, the World Cup Tech Challenge is a dynamic way for startups from around the world to launch their products in Silicon Valley for the first time. Silicon Valley Forum is proud to have welcomed so many wonderful companies from countries all over the world. 2016 Winners are posted in each group below! View the press release
8:30
Registration Opens
Coffee and networking
9:15
Opening Remarks
Denyse Cardozo, Executive Director, Silicon Valley Forum Matt Thompson, GM Developer Evangelism at Microsoft
9:30
Group BioTech
The 4 qualified Startups pitch to a panel of investors - 5 min
Startups:
Furley Bioextracts
LivSpek Medical Technologies
Magnetic Insight
GEA Enzymes
Moderator:
Brian Goncher, Deloitte
Panelists:
Risa Stack, GE Ventures
Michele Park, Clarus
Ron Shigeta, Indie Bio
Faz Bashi, Life Science Angels
10:15
Group FinTech
The 3 qualified Startups pitch to a panel of investors - 5 min
Startups:
Bank Vault
FAMOCO
CapDesk
Moderator:
Brian Blacklock, Execustaff HR
Panelists:
Rebecca Kaden, Maveron
Guarav Tewari, Citi Ventures
Brian Ascher, Venrock
11:00
Group IoT
The 4 qualified Startups pitch to a panel of investors - 5 min
Startups:
Zolertia
Bagel Labs
OtoSense
RedBird
Moderator:
Debjit Mukerji, Siemens TTB
Panelists:
Punit Chiniwalla, Singtel Innov8 Ventures
Robin Li, GGV Capital
Amit Garg, Samsung Ventures
11:45
Demo and Lunch Break
1:00
Fireside Chat
Tony Conrad, CEO and Founder, about.me Interviewed by: Jitendra Kavathekar, Managing Director, Accenture Open Innovation
1:45
Group Augmented/Virtual Reality
The 4 qualified Startups pitch to a panel of investors - 5 min
Startups:
Lucid VR
Magikbee
Nunulo
Irystec
Moderator:
Michael Torosian, DLA piper
Panelists:
Jeff Wasson, Boost VC
CJ Reim, Highland Capital Partners
Amitt Mahajan, Presence Capital
Joanne Chen, Foundation Capital
2:10
Group AgTech
The 4 qualified Startups pitch to a panel of investors - 5 min
Startups:
Astro Digital
Aromyx
Engender Technologies
California Safe Soil
Moderator:
Denyse Cardozo, Silicon Valley Forum
Panelists:
Mark Noronha, SAP Startup Focus
Hank Giclas, Western Growers
Mike Betts, AgFunder
Christie Pitts, Verizon Ventures
3:15
Group AI/Robotics
The 4 qualified Startups pitch to a panel of investors - 5 min
Startups:
Singolar
Slick
Perfometric
WeaRobot
Moderator:
Michael Torosian, DLA Piper
Panelists:
Gareth Keane, Qualcomm Ventures
Ryan Anderson, IBM Watson
Neil Devani, Rothenberg Ventures
Andra Keay, Silicon Valley Robotics
4:00
Afternoon Break
4:30
Closing Fireside Chat
Danae Ringelmann, CEO, Indiegogo Interviewed by: Jennifer Elias, Reporter, Silicon Valley Business Journal
5:10
Awards - announcing Group winners and World Cup Tech champion
5:40
After Party!!
CEO & Co-Founder, about.me, Partner, True Ventures
Founder & Chief Development Officer at Indiegogo
Reporter at Silicon Valley Business Journal
Managing Director of Accenture Open Innovation
General Manager, Developer & Platform Evangelism, Microsoft
Executive Director, Silicon Valley Forum
Chief Science Officer, IndieBio
Director of Venture Technology, Siemens TTB
Associate, Highland Capital Partners
Managing Director, Silicon Valley Robotics
Principal, Samsung Ventures
Partner, Venrock
Investor, Rothenberg Ventures
Partner, Boost VC
Associate, GGV Capital
Director of Investments, AgFunder
Senior VP - Science, Technology & Strategic Planning - Western Growers
Manager - Ventures Development, Verizon Ventures
Managing Director, Citi Ventures
Solutions Architect & Cognitive Prototypes, IBM Watson
Sr. Director at Singtel Innov8 Ventures, LLC
Partner, Clarus
Managing Partner & Co-Founder, Presence Capital
Investment Manager, Qualcomm Ventures
Partner, Maveron
General Manager, New Business Creation, GE Ventures
Global Lead, Startup Engagement, SAP Startup Focus
Partner, DLA Piper
Chair of Collaboration Committee, Life Science Angels; Member Board of Directors, Angel Capital Association
Director of Business Development, Execustaff HR
Director, Deloitte
Partner, Foundation Capital
It all happens on June 1st at Microsoft Silicon Valley!
Our Global Partners are instrumental in providing support to the competing startups through mentorship, participation in the judging process, and creating meaningful connections. They build strong relationships with global business leaders and technologists, as well as gain early exposure to the newest technology startups launching revolutionary products in Silicon Valley and around the world.
The World Cup Tech Challenge is organized by Silicon Valley Forum. For over 30 years, Silicon Valley Forum has fostered innovation, entrepreneurship and leadership in Silicon Valley. We function as a center of knowledge and connections, covering everything from the latest tech trends to the startup and investment ecosystem. We have a long history of creating successful events, programs and conferences that educate, train, inspire, and connect technologists, entrepreneurs, investors, innovation and startup hubs, and students—in Silicon Valley, throughout the U.S., and globally. We organize about 150 different activities per year, have over 20,000 subscribers/users, and work with over 40 countries worldwide. Our partners include global leaders Deloitte, DLA Piper, IBM, Microsoft, Bank of the West, Qualcomm, and Siemens as well as leading venture capital firms, and service providers. Silicon Valley Forum is a fully independent 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization.
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