DASAR Premiers First Start-Tech Conference in Paris for Emerging European IT Companies, June 20th and 21st; A guerilla boot camp for global networking, education and media opportunities.Business Editors/High Tech Writers MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 19, 2000 Star-struck startups will have a chance to shine and become the next round of worldwide technology leaders, when DASAR, Inc. launches Start-Tech -- a guerilla boot camp Software from Apple that enables an Intel x86-based Macintosh to host the Windows XP operating system. Boot Camp is used to divide the hard disk into Windows and Mac partitions, to install the necessary drivers and to create a dual boot environment. for global education and networking. A global IT relationship builder and incubator incubator, apparatus for the maintenance of controlled conditions in which eggs can be hatched artificially. Incubator houses with double walls of mud, a fireroom, and several compartments each holding about 6,000 hens' eggs were developed in ancient times; the , DASAR Conferences adds Start-tech to its roster of highly acclaimed pan-European conferences. First in a year-long series, this event will premier in Paris, France at Les salons Hoche on June 20th and 21st. Start-Tech introduces high-potential European startups to future partners, CEOs and industry leaders, while providing them with the tools and information needed to grow and move forward toward global status. Attendees learn first-hand about the experiences of leading companies and startups by participating in a series of roundtable discussions and presentations, which includes prestigious keynote speakers from major capitals of the Net Economy. The conference is designed to address major issues, cultural differences and challenges faced by startups in the localization Customizing software and documentation for a particular country. It includes the translation of menus and messages into the native spoken language as well as changes in the user interface to accommodate different alphabets and culture. See internationalization and l10n. of their products or services to specific European markets. These areas include investment, accounting, marketing communications Marketing communications (or marcom) are messages and related media used to communicate with a market. Those who practice advertising, branding, direct marketing, graphic design, marketing, packaging, promotion, publicity, sponsorship, public relations, sales, sales , human resources The fancy word for "people." The human resources department within an organization, years ago known as the "personnel department," manages the administrative aspects of the employees. and international policies, in addition to learning how to present a powering business plan. "Start-Tech will help identify the next Internet winners and assist these next-generation of CEOs in establishing a dialogue with worldwide technology leaders and investors," said Frederic Lemaitre, program director of Start-Tech. As the European entrepreneurial spirit continues to flourish and startups grow at an astounding a·stound tr.v. a·stound·ed, a·stound·ing, a·stounds To astonish and bewilder. See Synonyms at surprise. [From Middle English astoned, past participle of astonen, rate, the need to support, educate and develop these promising companies continues to be an ongoing challenge. DASAR's Start-Tech conferences help nourish nour·ish v. To provide with food or other substances necessary for sustaining life and growth. and direct these European and American startups from a worldwide womb of creative ideas to reach their future global potential. A popular program at the conference, Meet-the-Money involves a selection of startups to present a five-minute introduction of their business plans to a panel of five venture capitalists Venture Capitalist An investor who provides capital to either start-up ventures or support small companies who wish to expand but do not have access to public funding. Notes: Venture capitalists usually expect higher returns for the additional risks taken. . The program is slated to air as a PBS PBS in full Public Broadcasting Service Private, nonprofit U.S. corporation of public television stations. PBS provides its member stations, which are supported by public funds and private contributions rather than by commercials, with educational, cultural, television program in July 2000. The following keynotes are among hundreds that will be addressing the hottest startup issues and strategies: Jean-Christophe Chabrerie, president of Business Angels.com; Pierre Chappaz, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Kelkoo; Eric Archambeau, partner at Benchmark Capital Benchmark Capital is a venture capital firm responsible for the early stage funding of some very successful startups, including eBay. In 1995, the firm invested $6.7 million in eBay, which became worth more than $5 billion by the spring of 1999 and resulted in one of Silicon ;Jean-Luc Benjamin, director of general France of Altavista; and Geroge Harber, CEO of Gigapixel in Silicon Valley. The Paris conference is the first of a five-city European tour running through January 2001. The other Start-Tech conferences will be held in London, Munich, Paris, and Milan. For further program information, times and upcoming Start-Tech programs, refer to www.start-tech.com. The event will also be Web cast. About DASAR DASAR serves as a bridge between American, Asian, Latin American and European IT companies on the forefront of the technology revolution through its global incubator, CEO-level conferences and media support of publications and television programs. The company has been a catalyst for partnerships, joint ventures and mergers among companies, as well as a valuable filter for potential investors and venture capitalists worldwide. DASAR's highly selective global incubator accelerates, enhances and strengthens the intellectual property and assets of entrepreneurial IT companies through the most appropriate links and networking opportunities. DASAR's incubator solely concentrates on high-potential, first-stage e-commerce and Internet start-ups with business plans incorporating a global direction. DASAR provides its incubator with an array of services: including guidance in strategic direction, recruitment of key executives and other hires, and links to venture capitalists and other funding sources. |
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