Houston Technology Center is the largest business accelerator and technology incubator in Texas. This presentation is designed for those new to HTC to become acclimated to the services that it offers and how it is designed to assist entrepreneurs in new business ventures.

1. Orientation

3. HTC enables and accelerates the growth of emerging technology companies for the purpose of creating jobs and promoting economic development in the Greater Houston Area HTC Mission

5. HTC Office Suites Furnished office – 24/7 access Receptionist to Greet Visitors High Speed Fiber Internet Meeting & Conference Rooms Local & Long Distance VOIP Kitchens with Coffee Service Commercial Printer/Copier/Fax Tenant and Client Events

7. Selected HTC Clients Energy Life Science Information Tech Engica BioPertaClean S2S Systems Green Torch LLC MOGS Pipemap Bioco Universal technologies Ocean Energy Generation Fuel&Lube WearSox Petro Gas Lift Technology Neohydro Well Dog Sunrise Ridge Innovative Pressure Testing TexynHydrocarbons Adaptive-AC, Inc Nopal Resources Ptable Water Systems Alfa Teck USA Med. Sys EMG Bellicum Pharmacuticals CardioSoft Endothelix Laser Tissue Welding Molecular LogiX Inc Nanospectra Biosciences Novomedics LLC OrthoAccel Technologies PLxPharma Inc Power Lung Pulmotect LLC Regenetech Inc DNAtriX Cormedics ResuRX PharmaceuticALS TheraTech Pathways Thrombovision Visualase Inc BirdNest Services CareFlash, LLC Circle 7 Software, Inc. Compiled Logic Corp. CustomerVelocity InnerLoc MicroNews Networks Playnormous ProfitMetrics Velostor Technologies LLC Reasoning Mind Inc. Riversand Technologies Inc. Dovarri Inc. iRazoo GlobalPitch APTConnect Kirtsy (Formerly Sk*rt) Proverb Parking Solutions Nutshell Mail StrongRoom YouData Konstruction Zone OpMom

8. Business Guidance & Strategic Mentoring Bootstrapping Angels Venture Capital Banks, SBIR, SBA Emerging Technology Fund Direct Introductions & Entrepreneurial Training Qualified Service Providers & ‘C’ – Level Management Coaching Capital Customers Connections Community

9. Pattern Recognition

10. Attempt to Pick a Winner

11. Gather Expertise

12. Make Something Special

13. TM TM Clearly Outsmarts Pimples CONFIDENTIAL

15. Application Process PRESENTATION GRADUATION ORIENTATION EVENTS & MEETINGS

16. Basic Contact Information HTC Assessment Information Management Service Providers Business Description Application Process

17. Development Managers Energy Maryanne Barker Life Science Deborah Mansfield Information Technology Marc Nathan Aerospace Tom Kraft Nanotechnology Bill Crow PRESENTATION GRADUATION ORIENTATION EVENTS & MEETINGS

18. Screening Committees Venture Capital “Pitch” to a group of hand-picked, experienced leaders with strong credentials and desire to help PRESENTATION GRADUATION ORIENTATION EVENTS & MEETINGS

19. Events & Meetings Technology Champions Every Six Weeks – 1 st Friday HTC University Quarterly One-Day Workshops Educational Seminar Series Every Six Weeks – 1 st Friday Web-Based Startup School Monthly – 3 rd Wednesday OpenCoffee Club Monthly – 3 rd Thursday Houston Startup Happy Hour Monthly – 1 st Thursday PRESENTATION GRADUATION ORIENTATION EVENTS & MEETINGS

21. Graduation Criteria Active HTC client for two years $1M annual revenue 6 months sustainable working capital - or - Significant Liquidity Event (IPO, merger, acquisition) PRESENTATION GRADUATION ORIENTATION EVENTS & MEETINGS

22. HTC Partner Resources Emerging Technology Council

23. Thanks for Your Time! Q & A www.houstontech.org Facebook / LinkedIn Groups Houston Technology Center

24. HTC Roadmap to Success

25. ENTREPRENEURS AREN’T JUST DIFFERENT

26. ENTREPRENEURS ARE A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT ANIMAL

27. Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs Keenly Observant Unusually Opportunistic Willfully Ignorant Fiercely Independent Stubbornly Tenacious Risk Tolerant

28. Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs Spouse & Family Support Personal Financial Plan Coaches and Mentors Business Team Low Social Overhead

29. THE ROAD TO SUCCESS IS DARK, LONELY AND WINDING

30. Your Ideas Aren’t Enough

31. STARTING OFF MAY SEEM DIFFICULT

32. Going Fast Won’t Help Without Good Directions

33. IT HELPS TO HAVE A GOOD MAP

34. HTC CAN GUIDE YOU ALONG THE WAY

35. HTC C5TALYST

42. 9 – Box Model V A L U E DIFFERENTIATION

43. The End of the Road (Hopefully)

44. Q & A