2. Global Business Incubation, Inc. (GBI), a US non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation that promotes a unique "zero-time" business accelerator culture for start-up companies, entrepreneurs and small businesses in software technology (game development), multimedia, entertainment and other peripheral industries. GBI was founded in 1991 in partnership with Loyola Marymount University, College of Business Administration, as a spin-off of the CSBD Foundation. GBI, a non-profit organization consisting of colleges, universities, government, industry and community organizations, was originally established as a virtual network "partnership" dedicated to linking California businesses to emerging technology and effectively channeling it toward marketing and manufacturing opportunities. About GBI
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6. Event Overview The best and brightest developers in each local market will have 60 seconds (up to 90 for smaller events) to present ideas for new startup ventures, we then crowd source the favorites and form teams around those ideas. Teams are between 4-10 people, and consist of about 50% technical people and 50% non-technical. You then spend the entire weekend getting advice from professional mentors, and building a proof of concept, demo, or sometimes even a finished product. 2011 Start Up Competition
9. Email , Video, Voice , Twitter & SMS Campaigns Virtual Hubs Social Networks, Blogs, SMS & Podcast Engagement is the key Data Center Campaign Website and Applications For CRM, and list management “ Semantic Seed Can help you connect and engage with developers and Local Silicon Valley Ecosystem” Re-Occurring Brand Impressions Emotional Brand Impressions Exclusive Member Incentives drive Loyalty engagement
16. Event Sponsorship Packages 2011 Cost for Gold Sponsorship: $ 5,500 Includes all marketing materials, 10 Min Presentation to the group, copy of the contact list, and one judge for contest Cost for Silver Sponsorship: $2,500 (includes copy of the contact, list Logo on event Website, Blog, Meet Up pages, and Tee Shirts Cost for Bronze Sponsorship: $1500 (Includes Logo on event Website, Blog, and Meet Up) Supporting Sponsor: $500 (Includes Logo on Meet Up Group Page)
17. Event Sponsorship Packages 2011 Swag Bags: $250 to insert your marketing material, and $500 for an insert and logo on the bag Tables/Booths: $500 Demo day booth/table to showcase your services to attendees