Connect Springboard

16th November 2010 - The George Hotel, Edinburgh

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Springboard Pitching Companies Announced
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The Event

In this unique event

Up to 8 of the hottest new technology businesses will be pitching for senior executives to join their team.

Delegates will be presented with prestigious, inspiring companies looking to expand and grow their businesses with the help of those that have the skills and enthusiasm to make a vital difference.

Take advantage of this exclusive opportunity to become part of the huge companies of tomorrow and network with an audience of senior executive talent and business angels.

Pitching companies will be announced 2 weeks prior to the date of the event once they have completed a rigorous recruitment and selection process to ensure that the most exciting opportunities are showcased.

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Agenda

12.30pm            Registration & Exhibition

1.00pm             Networking Lunch & Exhibition

2.00pm             Welcome & Introduction

                        Isabell Majewsky, Chief Executive of The GO Group

2.10pm             Guest Speaker

                        George Hall of Money Dashboard

2.30pm             Session 1 Company Presentations

                        Facilitated by Danny Helson of Informatics Ventures

3.20pm             Networking Coffee Break & Exhibition

3.40pm             Session 2 Company Presentations

                        Facilitated by Jordan Samuel Fleming of Designate
 
4.30pm             Closing Remarks

4.35pm             Drinks Reception, Canapés & Exhibition

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Looking for an exciting opportunity to invest time or money or both?

Exciting young businesses are seeking high caliber senior executive in all disciplines to join their teams. If you are seeking a new career challenge with an expiring young business then do not miss this opportunity.

Connect Scotland events are tailored to ensure that delegates and investors alike see the best that Scotland has to offer, and this includes a chance to invest both financially and in terms of expertise. This opportunity is not available anywhere else in Scotland, so don’t miss out.

Looking to attract the right people to your team to help your business grow and prosper?

Scottish technology businesses that have a solid business proposition are currently being sought and invited to apply to present to take advantage of this opportunity.

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How to Book?

Delegate Booking
To secure your place at this event:

For further information on the Connect Investment Conference click here 

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Venue Information

The Springboard event will take place in the luxurious surroundings of The George Hotel in the city centre of Edinburgh within easy reach of transport networks.

The George Hotel
19 - 21 George Street
Edinburgh
EH2 2PB

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Apply to Pitch

Connect Scotland are now accepting applications to pitch - Deadline extended to 17th September

By taking part in the Connect Scotland Springboard event you will be provided with:

• A great opportunity for raising your profile
• A top networking event
• FREE help, support and invaluable advice to ensure investors will listen
• Access to a free interactive workshop given by leading professionals
• Intense one on one advice to hone your pitch to give you the best chance of success
• Raised profile amongst the investment and business community
• The opportunity to present your investment proposition to hundreds of delegates
• The opportunity to pitch to specialist Investors, Business Angels and Senior Executives

Individual applications will be subject to an initial screening once they have been received and will be referred to an initial assessment meeting with Connect Scotland. The purpose of this meeting will be to determine suitability to the Programme and to provide feedback and an action plan for each business.

If the business is not suitable Connect Scotland will explain why and what steps the business could take to ensure its suitability at another date. Applicant companies will still have the opportunity to attend the event as a delegate.

Apply Now

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What's Involved?

At Connect Scotland we believe that an effective management team is the driving force behind the success of new start technology businesses. Connect Scotland is giving these new start businesses the unique opportunity to take part in the Springboard Programme and pitch their business and the role they are currently looking to fill to skilled senior managers, entrepreneurs and business angles to take up an essential role as part of their team.

Participating business will take part in an intensive selection and preparation programme which will combine mentoring and panel sessions to enable each business to prepare their proposition and help make your plans more attractive to senior managers and potential investors. In mid November 2010 Connect Scotland will hold their first Springboard event where up to 8 selected new start technology business to pitch for essential management positions within their organisations.

Applicant businesses will be from all technology sectors and will have the chance to pitch for any types of skills including technical, financial and non-executive positions.

To be part of the Springboard Programme applicants must be willing to complete the application process and pay the required fee.

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The Process

The Springboard programme is intensive but if the time is used effectively this could make the difference to the future prospects of the business. The programme is also scheduled to take place over the summer months when traditionally most businesses are slightly quieter and may be able to spend more time working on their proposition.

For most start-up businesses the learning curve is a steep one, in particular technology businesses who are often looking for investment from a very early stage. Whether or not a business is selected to take part in the pitching event in November, the Springboard preparation programme will give them valuable insight and support in the investor readiness development of their business and fast track them in achieving their required results.

Apply Now

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Workshops & Mentoring

Each applicant will attend a panel session where they will present their business opportunity.
Following the panel presentation applicants will be assigned a mentor and may be asked to work on a number of aspects with their mentor to refine their pitch in time for the subsequent selection panel. Each applicant will be expected to participate in a series of meetings to work with the mentor to make the required improvements. At each stage of the process, new business issues will be uncovered, and applicants should be prepared to undertake several redrafts of their plan.

Each business will also be offered the opportunity to attend a workshop programme to improve some of the basic areas of their business plan and become investment ready. This workshop will cover the basic requirements sought by potential investors to enable each business to make improvements that make them more attractive to investors.

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What will it cost?

The subsidised company rate for this opportunity is £250 + VAT, this includes:

• Raising your profile amongst the investment and business community
• Presenting your proposition to hundreds of delegates
• Pitching to specialist Business Angels, Investors and Senior Executives
• Exhibition space specifically for you to network with the main players in Scotland
• A two page summary of your company's proposition in our delegate handbook
• Post event progress tracking
• Offer of assistance and impartial advice on deal progression
• Professional photographs taken on the day

Spaces are limited so early registration is recommended.

*The organisers are in no way influential or responsible for any recruitment or deals done on or after the day of the conference. Pitching companies are entirely responsible for conducting their own negotiations; the Conference merely provides a platform to present amongst an increase number of interested parties.

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