On June 11, Tech Ranch® and IBM will host IBM SmartCamp. To kick off the event, Austin-based startup leaders will pitch their business ideas in a brief, 6-minute presentation. Before day’s end, attendees will have a chance to chat with one another, talk about the featured business ideas as well as network with colleagues, investors, and local thought leaders.
SmartCamps
IBM SmartCamp is a local event organized for the purpose of identifying early-stage entrepreneurs developing business concepts that align with strategies shared with IBM and Tech Ranch® Austin, namely, those that promote “smarter planet” principles. SmartCamp events enable selected startups to pitch their ventures and receive mentoring from qualified experts. Tech Ranch® Austin members and friends, as well as Venture Forth™ alumni are invited to attend IBM SmartCamp Austin. We offer you another chance to expand your professionals circles.
Support a Smarter Planet
On a smarter planet, we want to change the paradigm from react to anticipate.
For the past five years, IBM has been working towards building a Smarter Planet by engaging with smart-minded companies around the world. Enormous advancements in technology and trends in social capital have encouraged business leaders to harness the explosion of data, analytics, mobile technology, and cloud computing. Businesses today – a time being branded as the “era of smart” – have a competitive advantage over business-as-usual institutions. Tech Ranch® Austin, in conjunction with IBM SmartCamps, aims to identify the enterprises and institutions that shedding light on this new era.
IBM’s Global Entrepreneur Program
Since 2010, IBM SmartCamps have helped launch hundreds of new businesses. IBM’s Global Entrepreneur program and Tech Ranch® Austin have shown their deep commitment to the local startup community in several ways. Both organizations help new ventures achieve success by providing opportunities for growth, networking, attracting investments, and providing access to mentors.
Event Highlights
- Hear new business leaders present their venture ideas. In a 6-minute pitch, every startup participant will have an opportunity to describe ways in which their innovative ventures will spread enthusiasm for and help promote smarter global solutions.
- Knowledgable speakers will share their insights on business growth and development, including the challenges that come with starting a new a venture and how to overcome adversity.
- Attendees will have a chance to vote on their favorite SmartCamp speaker, giving a new business venture an edge in achieveing success.
Event Details
Save your spot now and learn more about IBM SmartCamp 2014
The next Tech Ranch® Austin and IBM SmartCamp event is June 11, 2014, 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at the Austin IBM Innovation Center. Following the main event, attendees are invited to hang out, chat with speakers and share their own thoughts and ideas.
IBM Global Entrepreneur events attract successful business leaders and startup entrepreneurs, employees of local academic institutions, respected thought leaders, angel investors, venture capitalists, and government representatives interested in bringing your smart ideas to realization.