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The top 10 moments from DEMO Spring 2012
Sunday, April 22nd, 2012
We loved the technology we discovered at DEMO this week, but some of our favorite memories had more to do with half-naked, dancing entrepreneurs and role-playing games.
With an intro like that, you can’t not watch this clip:
Check out all the companies in detail and learn who won the semi-annual startup competition at the official home of all things DEMO Spring 2012.
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Top reasons to launch or pitch your product at DEMO Spring 2012
Thursday, January 26th, 2012
This sponsored post is produced by DEMO.
It’s time to launch your product. But where? Choosing the right platform to make your product’s first public appearance is critical. DEMO’s track record of successes, turnkey services and exposure for your company and product to a worldwide audience of VCs, investors, buyers and press, make DEMO your best option. Here are a few reasons why:
DEMO Scholarship Program Guarantees 20 very early-stage company’s spots at DEMO Fall for no charge and 10 partial scholarships for companies meeting funding requirements. For scholarship considering, applications must be received by February 17.
DEMO Innovation Tour. DEMO is more influential because it has a long history of enlisting top VCs to help bring innovators to market, including companies like Accel Partners, RRE Ventures, Austin Ventures and many more. In fact, in February and March, entrepreneurs can apply to launch in front of VCs at Kleiner Perkins, Madrona Group, Atlas Ventures and others..
FREE launch for college groups. DEMO is more diverse, providing a unique College Alpha Program that gives student innovators a free chance to pitch for 90 seconds and promote their product idea to a worldwide audience of potential investors and business partners.
Apply to Launch or Pitch Deadline: February 17, 2012.
DEMO Sage Program: Launch and pitch companies will receive constructive, valuable feedback and help from key members of the DEMO tech ecosystem—DEMO alumni, VCs, CEO’s from fast-growing startups and angel investors, industry luminaries and disrupters
Opportunity to win DEMO People’s Choice $ 1M Advertising Campaign: A robust advertising campaign, devoted to sharing your message and launch video with over 270 million IT buyers worldwide through the powerful brands under the IDG umbrella, including CIO Magazine, CSO Magazine, Computerworld, GamePro, Infoworld, MacWorld, Network World and PC World.
A portfolio of turnkey, personalized services to prepare you for the best launch experience:
- PR support and communications training with a national PR agency
- Demonstrator presentation review with a professional coach
- On-stage rehearsal and feedback
- Post-event promotion of launch video across IDG Global Website Network
DEMO Global Launch Program: DEMO Brazil is the newest member of the DEMO family! Any DEMO Spring 2012 launch company can participate as a showcase sponsor, at no charge, at any international DEMO event in 2012.
Why DEMO? Learn more and apply to launch by February 17!
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2012, DEMO, launch, pitch, product, reasons, Spring
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DEMO Fall 2011: Opportunities, innovation, inspiration
Wednesday, August 10th, 2011
[DEMO is an IDG conference series co-produced by VentureBeat.]
DEMO is coming to Silicon Valley this fall, Sept. 12-14, to provide you with immediate access to a hand-selected group of innovators and innovations. DEMO is the launch event designed for serious investors seeking credible startups.
Register from this post and take advantage of the $ 995 rate (standard rate is now $ 1,795).
Here are the top reasons to attend DEMO Fall 2011 in Silicon Valley:
Meet companies that are ready for Prime Time.
At DEMO, you’ll have immediate access to over 65 carefully vetted companies that will showcase their innovations to the world for the first time. Witness exciting new products poised to define new markets or disrupt existing ones.
Take advantage of 360 degree networking.
Join the worldwide tech ecosystem at DEMO: the innovators, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, VCs, investors, the global IT press and more. DEMO isn’t just about witnessing the most exiting new innovations, it’s also about finding new business opportunities.
Spot trends before your competitors do.
At DEMO, industry leaders who will serve as “DEMO Sages” will give you a glimpse into the future of across key verticals: Cloud • Consumer • Enterprise • Mobile • Social and Media. You’ll get inside information on where these markets are headed, where the major players are putting their resources, and how you can capitalize on these directions.
Put DEMO’s 20+ years of success stories to work for you.
DEMO’s ongoing commitment to showcasing the brightest technology hotspots has brought Java, Palm, Microsoft LiveMeeting, Tivo, VMWare, iRobot, Leapfrog, Garageband.com, Webex, ETrade, Boingo Wireless, Salesforce.com, Skype and many others to market. Who will be next? Attend DEMO and find out.
Experience DEMO – right in Silicon Valley.
Join the worldwide tech ecosystem, find quality dealflow, and network with the people likely to change the face of technology in the years to come. Register now for DEMO Fall at our $ 995 rate (over 30% off the standard price).
Filed under: DEMO, VentureBeat 
2011, DEMO, Fall, innovation, inspiration, Opportunities
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